I wish it were easier to measure well-being. Someone who works 20 hours a week and half has as much money may well be enjoying life more than someone working 40 hours a week, but we don't quantify this well.

When I lived in California I was always weirded out by colleagues talking about how they never took vacations. It's like bragging about being poor.

Generally, there is a fundamental philosophical difference between currency and wealth. In silicon valley, a middle class life is well over >$180k/yr, as Rent-seeking economics is unsustainable.

Rule #23: Don't compete to be at the bottom, as you just might actually win.

Have a glorious day =3

The ikigai chart helps some highlight better options:

https://hyperisland.com/en/blog/thought-leadership/feeling-d...