Have you ever wonder how can someone live in really poor condition and live with $3 a day? And how the rich can spent tens of thousands a day in shopping? Thats the power of adaptation. Human beings has the power to adapt to the lifestyle that they are in and becomes part of their life, though we dont change our colours like chameleon, but are able to suit in sudden different environment rapidly. Eg, Does your accent changes when you go to a foreign country and try to speak like a local? When we are stranded in a jungle, will we have the ability to adapt and get out of the jungle? And thats the power of adaption.
The meaning self sufficient, there is no point to be rich, as you will adapt to spend like a rich and you are significantly indifferent. People buys a normal handbag and you buys a LV, technically speaking you are both happy, as you have a bag. So self sufficient is important in order to be happy about your current lifestyle. If you earn 10k a month, you buys a BMW, while someone earns 3k a month and buys a Mazda, is the rich spending a lot more for the basic need of travel? though he does feel better but overall they are indifferent as both has the transport.
So why worry about everything when you have everything? Lets enjoy our lifes and enjoy being who you are. It is important to be happy, to have friends companion and the luxury of your family support.
To end with a twist, Life's short enjoy while you can. And Life's long when you are always in misery.
Disclaimer: i am not trying to demotivate you in your career path but do stop to enjoy to appreciate the things around you and the things you have.
Be content with what you already have. Love your loved ones. Enjoy and appreciate the little things you have in your life. This way, you'll lead a life that's "richer" than the richest man.
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