I’m not rich but I’m very happy

My personal take on how money & happiness mix together

I feel like the people who say they’re not rich, are actually millionaires. And the people who say they’re very happy, are actually depressed…

So believe me when I say that I’m actually not rich AND I’m genuinely content with my life. 😂 😅

I’ve honestly never cared about money.

Now, my folks weren’t balling when I grew up. My folks escaped the Vietnam war and immigrated to the states with nothing. They went to school, chose stable jobs, and worked their asses off for 30+ years (and counting).

Because of their huge sacrifices, my childhood was pretty cushy.

• Never had to worry about food on the table
• Always had a roof over my head in a safe neighborhood
• Joined sports leagues, math programs, and boy scouts growing up

I’ve had multiple jobs since I was 14, but it was mostly for fun. I drove a used Yaris during my senior year of high school. I took out student loans for college. But I dropped out one year later, partly due to financial reasons.

So we weren’t no crazy rich Asians. But did I have a privileged upbringing? Absolutely.