~nip~
Can I disagree with you?

I agree when you say that wealth isn't about showing off, living for appearances to impress others, but sleeping with a guilty conscience every night, not knowing if you'll be able to pay all the bills... I know a lot of unhappy people who live that way.
But, aside from disagreeing... I think "being rich" also means you need to live life while you can... I'm not saying you should go out and buy your dream car, a house full of luxuries, or buy expensive clothes and shoes to impress, but rather balance financial prudence with some experiences that can enrich "your soul" as well.
For example... what's wrong with traveling? I don't see it as an "expense" or "liability," not everything is about money decreasing or increasing... you need to factor in what you gain in mental health as well.
I think small pleasures and personal achievements are valid if you do them consciously. You should use money as a tool to live better; it can't just be a number that always needs to grow in your account.
What's the point of having so much "freedom of choice" if you don't know how to choose to live?
If you have difficulties, share some of your wealth with me, I will make good choices for you
