When we are growing up we have a tendency to want more.

• More toys.
• More snacks.
• More video games.
• More time playing with friends.

What is hard to understand in those formative years is that the “more” we crave adds unnecessary responsibility and stress to our lives.

Unfortunately, we carry this into adulthood.

We think we want:

• More money = Working more hours
• More “toys” = Needing to make more money to pay for them
• More status = Needing the newest and most luxurious toys to stand out

Inevitably, there comes a time when most of us realize we have it backward all along.

What we really want is:

• More time = Eliminating wasted efforts
• More freedom = Choosing the type of work that fulfills us
• More belonging = Building deeper meaningful relationships

The person with the most “toys” doesn’t win. It’s because they’ve lived a life always wanting more and were never grateful for all they had in the first place.

They were never grateful for the important things:

• More time
• More freedom
• More belonging

If we are looking to become happier these become a great place to start.