Steve Wozniak recently commented about wealth and success. His point was simple:
“I gave all my Apple wealth away because wealth and power are not what I live for. I have a lot of fun and happiness… Life to me was never about accomplishment, but about Happiness, which is Smiles minus Frowns.”
It’s an attitude that’s neither right nor wrong — but it’s right for him.
Woz is very wealthy by many standards. In my circle of friends, he’d be ultra-wealthy. In his circle of friends, he’s possibly right near the bottom.
But here’s the thing: in that same circle, his happiness is likely right at the top.
We tend to measure ourselves against those around us – income, possessions, influence.
Relative wealth can feel like a race you’re always behind in.
But relative happiness? That’s a race you can choose to win.
