Well said.  The measure of wealth is money, but the measure of success is happiness.

money is a tool and is good.   The LOVE of money leads is evil.

I totally agree. There was a point where I was unhappy and I would think if I just had this Jeep that I wanted I would be happy. Well I got the Jeep then I felt the same and I thought if I just had more gas money life would be awesome. I got a better job and it turned out I had extra money for gas. Then I found myself still unhappy thinking theres nothing cool to do around where I live. In the end I lost all of the things I thought would make me happy.  It seems the times I lived in the woods cooking food on a fire eating canned food felt almost the most rewarding. I learned to appreciate the little things at that point. Today I've gained a good job and some cool "things". I know to remind myself to truly enjoy these things and to appreciate what I have, not to keep seeking more.

Agreed, well said.

I agree that chasing money is not a way to live a full life.

But I think there can be a balance between being self-sufficient and having the time to enjoy the intangibles that life offers, such as friends and family.

I've seen people who become too focused on "making it", where it consumes their lives and they suffer as a result. I've tried to tell them to take a break now and then, but those suggestions are usually met with reasons why chasing a dollar are more important.

I don't attempt to do that anymore, I just sigh, take a long walk and enjoy the rain falling through the trees.

Non pecuniary advantages > pecuniary advantages . More money doesn't mean you're happy . Sometimes it's better to have more time for yourself and family . Great article my man

Money can't make you happy, but a lock of money certainly can! I have no money coming in and rent payments up ahead - it's constant anxiety.

You are very lucky if you can guess(know how) if the prices will go up or go down, if you can succesfuly  follow the trends and make money from it. I say that because there are many people out there that can not do that and they can not make money also. So if you have the money you are able to think for other important things in life like the "good emotions"  you say. And this way must be. But if you do not have money  then things are different ... very different ...

Very true,  but I think good money can bring good emotions.  

NOT in every case.  I know rich people who are miserable. 
AND poor people who are happy.

Money is the least of my worries in life, but life does have expenses. Sending good vibes to you @tedcarr

Your not the only one.  Here is a bit more crypto for your riches. Have my vote :)

totally agree! 
that is why I Iove steemit and the community here. 
now I will go jump on a trampoline :)

Intresting read! :)

Agree 100%. Time is also a limited and valuable good and we should always know that everyday could be our last. We should spend as much time as we can with the people we love instead of spending all day every day chasing money.

Please get in touche with me @tedcarr.

"I'm a genius who can predict all the perfect rises and falls of cryptocurrency. I am the master of all wealth and a prognosticator-extraordinaire. My dick is huge, my yacht is wonderful, and I want you wall to know how smart I am and how wealthy I'll be"

"But also here's a platitude about how money isn't everything, now upvote this and pay me, bitches"

Exactly! we're living in a world of abundance anyways, and it makes us feel better when we congratulate the success of others!! :D When you witness the price of crypto currency drop down, know deep down that this is because many people decided to transfer their wealth! woohoo for them! :D

"Do not trade time for money." -- GREAT way to put it.

Good going!
Upvoted. Followed.

Hey Ted I'm a fruitarian too, been following you for a while, great to see you're getting into the cryptos! Seems like a lot of us free thinkers are starting to jump in!

Hi Ted, i just came across your "melon post" and began reading... You really seem to have a great program going -- physicall, emotionally and financially too. Great job!

You are obviously motivated and interested in what you're doing, and pursuing your goals with a smile on your face is the right approach. I like it all!

Upvoted and followed! I feel like i just picked up a good habit ;)

Thanks!

Cheers! from @thedamus

#Secretive Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Metastable Examined#

“There’s a Handful of, Say Between Five and 10 of These… [Cryptocurrencies]… That Could Be Trillion-Dollar Blockchains” – Joshua Seims, Metastable Co-founder."


Metastable Capital is a cryptocurrency hedge fund that has attracted investment from many top venture capital firms despite largely shunning publicity since its inception in 2014. Metastable was co-founded by Angellist CEO, Naval Ravikant, cryptography expert, Lucas Ryan, and former angel investor, Joshua Seims.

Fortune has reported that Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Union Square Venture, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Founders Fund are among Metastable’s major investors – all of whom participated in Polychain Capital’s fundraiser earlier this year.

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Metastable takes a long term perspective when assessing the markets, aiming to invest in projects that it expects will be profitable over the course of at least a decade. “There’s a handful of, say between five and 10 of these major use cases that could be trillion-dollar blockchains,” Seims told Fortune. “It’s all very long-term focused, and we think we’re in super early days right now. It really comes down to which do we think is the strong enough technology, that we think can win.”

Source : - https://news.bitcoin.com/secretive-cryptocurrency-hedge-fund-metastable-examined/

Interesting blog.  Same thoughts here. The decision to buy a coin should be based on real analysis of the coin. I found that people keep buying coins without have any knowledge of them. This is considered high risk.  An interesting website I found:  https://www.coincheckup.com This site gives you a complete in depth investment analysis on every crypto in the market.