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Zach Klein, one of the founders of Vimeo, spends most of his time in nature. He builds cabins and seems incredibly happy.

From The Startup Kids (http://thestartupkids.com).




I wonder how making millions affects an individual's ability to relax and build cabins in the woods.

If Zach were doing the things he is now solely to make a living, how would that impact his happiness while conducting those activities? Would he realistically even be able to?


I think money, in this case, is a stand in for security. Some individuals have the mental makeup that allows to have peace and security internally even if an outsider wouldn't say that about them from their external circumstances.

A person like this takes their security from their faith in themselves, god, their relationships or their belief in some higher purpose or perhaps in their own self-delusion.

Having enough can mean enough money, enough love, enough self-actualization. Money, to me, is the easiest one.


The question is whether you can become such a person if initially you're not.




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