A 5% Raise Will Not Solve Your Problems
The Case for a Lifestyle Change
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “If you’re not happy with little, you won’t be happy with more.” It’s a simple saying, often dismissed as a reminder to appreciate what you have. But it holds a deeper truth: this wisdom challenges the idea that accumulating more—whether it’s money, success, or possessions—will bring lasting happiness. In reality, if you’re unhappy with what you have now, chasing after more won’t solve the problem. What’s truly needed is a lifestyle change, not more stuff.
