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Episode 3123:

Sam from Financial Samurai argues that true happiness stems more from how much we save than how much we earn. Backed by compelling survey data and personal anecdotes, he illustrates how saving creates peace of mind, freedom, and long-term satisfaction, far outweighing the temporary highs of spending or earning more.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/they-key-to-happiness-is-saving-more-not-making-more-money/

Quotes to ponder:

"The more you save, the more likely you are to be happy."

"Saving money affects happiness MORE than how much you earn."

"There is no happiness plateau with saving money in the survey because savings gives people peace of mind, pride, and independence."

Episode references:

Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Back-Pain-Mind-Body-Connection/dp/0446392308

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