Happiness....

[Yasmeen]

I don't think I've ever regretted the money I've spent going on trips, near or far. Also, I'm going to have to agree with Spragwa - the money I spent on my education was well worth it, as it made me financially independent and allowed me to find jobs I enjoy, that in turn let me take more trips.

[heidiramma]

He also differentiates between spending money on comforts (plasma TV, new vehicle) and spending money on needs (taking your best friend to dinner, going on a vacation). He postulates that spending on real needs will bring lasting joy

Since I don't have a long history climbing, I'll have to answer this from another aspect -
Music I've heard and witnessed in concert have been most influential and fulfilling in my life. It regenerates me when I'm down or in need of guidance, and is a source of inspiration and joy. Cheesy perhaps, but I can trace it back to tons of pleasant memories spanning almost 3 decades.

[Andrew]

It makes me happy when I do routes before other people or when I warm up on others peoples projects.

[SCIN]

This guy is full of shit. I can think of many material purchases that have brought me lasting joy. My climbing gym being one of them.

Does having the gym make you happy or does climbing in it?

That's like the chicken or the egg thing. Having it makes me happy because I can climb in it.

That can be a play on anything though. "Does having the Ferrari make you happy or is it driving it that does?" "Does owing the multi-million dollar mansion make you happy or does living in it?" "Does owning the diamond make you happy or does wearing it?"

I don't get it?

[pigsteak]

finally, a realist in the group....kudos mr. sunshine.

perhaps the home gym is a training ground, so when you crank outside you are happy. would you be happy if you only climbed at home, and never touched real rock?

[SCIN]

would you be happy if you only climbed at home, and never touched real rock?

Hell yea.

I heard on NPR once that money does make you happy. The guy even equated marriage to $100,000.00 a year's worth of happiness. So if you get married you will probably gain as much happiness as a $100K raise will give you.

[Don McGlone]

No wonder I'm so sad

[Josephine]

I heard on NPR once that money does make you happy. The guy even equated marriage to $100,000.00 a year's worth of happiness. So if you get married you will probably gain as much happiness as a $100K raise will give you.

i if i had a choice, i would have taken the $600,000.00.

[dipsi]

You know, I've always been poor, but I've not always been happy.

Taking control of my own life made me happy.

Money is for spending on things, activities, and the people you love. If your money can help someone or a group (hint: PMRP), then money can make you happy!

[ynot]

show me the money!!!!