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An individual's dream

I'm writing this one exclusively for myself. I enjoy re-reading my views and opinions; I want to see how much they change. I hope this one doesn't.

What should be an individual's dream?
There are some common responses such as good health and a strong family structure. I'm dedicating this article to money. Why are people so obsessed with it? Why do people that achieve it strive for more? Why do countless celebrities commit suicide when they have everything that we strive for?

The key to happiness then is not an endless amount of money. For me, it's simply having enough that you don't have to think about it. Every person will feel differently about how much is enough depending on where they live, what kind of dreams they have, etc. The more you think about what you would like to have, the more you realize that most of those things are pure over-kill and will not bring you any additional joy. 

All I strive for is to be able to provide for my family, make their dreams a reality, live in a safe community, drive the car that I want and have enough time to pursue my scholarly hobbies.

In regards to your job.
You should work at a place where your hard earned talent can be put to use. Weigh your options carefully when it comes to the stress level produced by the environment and the hours required. Are you really happy travelling for weeks at a time? This doesn't mean that you should go into a job interview and accept less than what you deserve. No company has the right to abuse your mentality and offer you less money just because they know you strive for a comfortable life and not for Lamborghini's like most of your other co-workers. If they value you and your skill-set, this shouldn't be an issue. If not, it's time to start looking for a new job.

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