{"id":6349,"date":"2019-11-07T22:19:08","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T04:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/?p=6349"},"modified":"2024-01-02T20:58:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T02:58:15","slug":"happiness-can-be-learned-part3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/happiness-can-be-learned-part3\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness Can Be Learned &#8211; Part3 &#8211; Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money Makes Happiness but only indirectly\u2026.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Wealth is a tool that gives you choices, but it cannot compensate for a life worth living. &#8212; Oprah Winfrey<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We live in a world of never enough. We cannot consume fast enough; we are never contented with what we have. We are forever chasing the fleeting and un-trappable spirit of happiness, pleasure, and lifestyle. The belief that \u201cmoney can fix everything\u201d keeps us striving for more wealth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><\/div>\n\t\t<audio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" width=\"674\"\n\t\t\t><\/audio>\n\t<div class=\"wp-playlist-next\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wp-playlist-prev\"><\/div>\n\t<noscript>\n\t<ol>\n\t\t<li><a href='https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Happiness-can-be-Learned-Money.mp3'>Happiness can be Learned -Money<\/a><\/li>\t<\/ol>\n\t<\/noscript>\n\t<script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"wp-playlist-script\">{\"type\":\"audio\",\"tracklist\":true,\"tracknumbers\":true,\"images\":true,\"artists\":true,\"tracks\":[{\"src\":\"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Happiness-can-be-Learned-Money.mp3\",\"type\":\"audio\/mpeg\",\"title\":\"Happiness can be Learned -Money\",\"caption\":\"\",\"description\":\"\\\"Happiness can be Learned -Money\\\".\",\"meta\":{\"artist\":\"Stephen Choo Quan\",\"album\":\"Design and Execute\",\"length_formatted\":\"11:36\"},\"image\":{\"src\":\"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.svg\",\"width\":48,\"height\":64},\"thumb\":{\"src\":\"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.svg\",\"width\":48,\"height\":64}}]}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money is sexy because it can buy a lifestyle. Most of us want to travel, and we want free time. We want the money lifestyle. 42% of the goals set are money-related goals. We want to buy the right to be us. We project onto money as the panacea to allay all our shortcomings and lead us to ultimate happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money can buy time and allow us to be our true selves and pursue our dreams, but happiness will not last long if you are a bore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What makes money cool is not the amount you got but the way you spend it\u2014your creativity. Let us redefine success. Is it a million-dollar bank account, cars, boats, or people who come with you on those boats, cars, and houses?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caribbean-yatch-week.png\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9322 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caribbean-yatch-week.png\" alt=\"Million dollar lifestyle boats\" width=\"500\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caribbean-yatch-week.png 500w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/caribbean-yatch-week-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/happiness-can-be-learned-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money does not equate to the richness in life<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Success and failure are not determined by the volume of money flowing into your life; it\u2019s not dependent on the recognition you\u2019re seeking. Your success should not be decided by someone\u2019s interpretation or other judgment of you to be successful. The only evidence is whether or not you did what you intended or attempted to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money means you got your stuff together, and you are good at what you do. It is supposed to be representational of your inner world to some extent. It is the dreams and the journey of pursuit that makes you have a Rich life, not Money. Money is only worth chasing if the money has some purpose. Always remember, in the end, that your family will be emotionally there for you, not fame or money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before someone runs up my chest, let me level set by saying that we need money to survive. Also, among the top 10 reasons for couples fighting, money ranks the highest. Many marriage and divorce lawyers can attest to these.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lacking time,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stress,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not listening,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Taking for granted,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Teasing in public,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Window shopping girls,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not buying gifts,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Being late,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Forgetting dates, e.g., birthday.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/13-virtues-of-benjamin-franklin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frugal\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is not a popular theme, but it is the right way.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The hype to buy disposable things with so-called disposable income keeps people on the treadmill for the inevitable upgrade. Consumerism destroys the earth, individual lives, and your peace of mind. Being frugal neatly sidesteps some of the worst effects of this pressure. Pay attention to having an excess of your ability to consume it, e.g., my mother told me many times, \u201cI can only sleep in one bed and use one toothbrush at any given moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is about being happy with what you have, i.e., having a high joy-to-stuff ratio. Do not be materially rich and spiritually poor. This is why we see celebrities committing suicide because they are not happy. Would you continue to buy status symbols objects if you were financially satisfied? The top four (4) happiest counties are certainly not the most materially wealthy. A decade ago, Nigeria was the leader, followed by Mexico, Venezuela, then El Salvador.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The annual\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/worldhappiness.report\/ed\/2020\/#read\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">World Happiness Report<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a02020. For the third year in a row, Finland has placed at the top of the list as the happiest country globally, with Denmark coming in second, followed by Switzerland, which pushed Norway out of the top three this year. These candidates are not materially focused but focused on the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experience the relaxation of the forest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Start your day with a cold shower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make sense of the world by reading a book.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bake a cinnamon bun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enjoy\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\/ateneum-art-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">art online<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-9320\" src=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"cold water swim\" width=\"696\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-696x370.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-1068x568.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12-790x420.jpg 790w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/coldwater-swim-Thinkstock12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money makes us independent, but too much independence is the root of unhappiness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/happiness-can-be-learned-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">See part1<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that describes social interaction is the greatest source of happiness. On the flip side, when there is too little money, there is suffering. We must find the balance and walk this tight rope of life, not falling to the left or right with materials or dependencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Success is getting what you want, and happiness is wanting what you got. If you believe \u201cmore is better,\u201d you will never be satisfied with what you have. Catching a rabbit never makes us happy (ok, maybe for a minute), but chasing a rabbit that is worth chasing makes life worth living.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Financial goals do not lead to happiness; they are just necessary. Many studies show that USD 74K is about the peak on the happiness curve. Too much or too little presents its own problems. If you are aspiring, then do not let my writing stop you striving but do so, knowing that happiness depends on helping others and personally growing. After $75K, you will not necessarily get happier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We need to grow, be healthy, and spend time loving and enjoying people we love. We need to be rich, have enough money to not worry about money, and do work that we enjoy. Money creates the illusion of happiness. We project onto money the capacity to fulfill our fantasies and dispel fears. What money can do is buy time, more time with people we love. Our loved ones can soothe our pain and send us to new heights of happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">P.S<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money cannot buy loyalty. Social loyalty has great value. Your reputation is more important than money. Time is worth at least 3 times more than Money, so if you can buy time, that is a bargain. Live your life buying time and not selling time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tactical Actions to Balance Money and Emotions<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For many people, the concept of financial independence implies an endless supply of money. That is a fantasy. But having enough is a realistic goal. If we do not have enough money, there will be suffering, and in suffering, there cannot be happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money does have power but do not fear it; respect it. Fear of money keeps us stuck from taking the bold steps needed to become financially independent. Here are a few milestones to help get unstuck, reduce financial suffering, and increase happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ASK TO GET PAID<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sadly, we are never taken care of without asking; it is just how life works. Many times, we do great work expecting that we will get compensated, but it never comes.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/digital-dashboards-are-not-enough-for-an-action-oriented-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A satisfied client should reward you<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but this does not happen automatically. Money is a respectful gesture that needs to be agreed up upfront. A great deal is when the goods are delivered, money is exchanged, and everyone is still smiling. Also, plan your budget with taxes in mind. How much money do you need pre-tax and after-tax profit?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PLANNED SPENDING<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Financial Intelligence is learning how to spend your money. Buy when items are off-season or discounted. Planning tells us when our dreams are affordable and attainable. I will buy it if you can make me save money\u2014comparison shop, not just for price, but for quality. Buy second-hand or thrift stores for great buys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">INVEST IN YOURSELF<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Knowledge is money. Read and learn new ideas to make money. Here is\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/investing-and-money-management-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">my reading list<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0I used to lift my financial Intelligence. Find new recipes to make money. Money is a small price to pay for personal growth. Invest in your potential, not money. The returns are thousand-fold. Remember, though, knowledge is not power. It is potential power, but\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/execution-excellence-the-art-of-effective-doing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">massive action on the knowledge is power<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PUT YOUR CAPITAL TO WORK<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How long can I keep my money, and it works for me? There are 2 ways to have money work for me when I am not working for money. The first is to rent it out or make a loan, and the second is to have it appreciated by investing it. In both cases, money is a function of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Piggy Bank money is lazy money doing nothing (so invest it). It takes time for money to grow. Dollar-cost averaging is defined as making steady deposits on an investment. It is a good first step to put the money into an interest-paying account or buy some stock that yields dividends. The best time to start is yesterday. The second-best time is today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stashinvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/www.stashinvest.com\/<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> allows fractional shares, so you can buy $5 (a coffee per week) worth of Amazon stock if you cannot afford full shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9321\" src=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"piggy bank money\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/31-frugal-ways-save-money-629x420.jpg 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>What is your monthly expenses\/ savings ratio?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">FACT: if you start at age 22 and investing 350 USD monthly, you will have over a million dollars by age 55 due to compounding.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0I personally invest using e<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/refer.etrade.net\/taylorchooquan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">trade<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and they have been wonderful. When many sites crashed, this site has executed my trades with heavy market traffic. If you sign up <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/refer.etrade.net\/taylorchooquan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">using this link<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you can open a brokerage account with a special offer. Sign up today and get up to $2,500.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your company has a 401K + an employee match, do the max match you can. Take advantage of free money.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">MEASURE YOUR SURVIVAL RATE<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need 5% per year of your retirement savings.\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">e.g., a simplified example is if your savings is $20 at retirement, then your annual expenses will need to be $1. If so, then you have enough to retire. Your monthly expenses are $1\/12 months, about 9 cents per month at retirement. Think about inflation as you predict your future retirement expenses.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">FOLLOW YOUR CRUSADE<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Find a cause, something you follow despite the money<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. You will feel 1000% better. It is all about your purpose, NOT money. Like most people, you probably believe that what you do for money has little to do with who you really are. It\u2019s just a way to pay the bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Less debt and a larger nest egg will give you a greater ability to pursue happiness untethered to questions about finances. Morality is one driver that places purpose over money. Evaluate your money in terms of its relationship to your deep beliefs and goals. Do they add to or subtract from them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sharing money gives more into the world. People do not remember how much you earned, but they remember how much you gave, and it is not limited to money but more importantly, your time and energy. Unless you are thinking about helping others somewhere along the line, you will keep striving for more, and you will never find enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Summary<\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th bgcolor=\"#c0c0c0\"><strong>MONEY CAN BUY<\/strong><\/th>\n<th bgcolor=\"#c0c0c0\"><strong>MONEY CANNOT BUY<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Better quality things<\/strong>, Boats, cars, houses that are objects of social status.\u00a0 Some will think more highly of you for it.<\/td>\n<td width=\"294\"><strong>Friends <\/strong>to go on the boats, cars and houses.<strong><br \/>\nDiscipline<\/strong> to beat consumerism, which destroys the earth, individual lives, and your peace of mind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Time<\/strong>\u00a0untether you from the shackles of trading time for money<\/td>\n<td width=\"294\"><strong>Being lovable<\/strong>, even if you get more time, you will need love and friendship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>Expert Advice<\/strong> and Coaches<\/td>\n<td width=\"294\">Vision, Passion, and loyalty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>External Beauty<\/strong>, cosmetic surgery<\/td>\n<td width=\"294\"><strong>Internal beauty<\/strong> and happiness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Fine Dining, luxury hotels and travel<\/td>\n<td width=\"294\">Laughter, belonging, and socially energizing memories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p>greatness is not found in possession, power, position, or prestige.\u00a0 it is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character. &#8211; William Arthur Ward<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>if you have not,\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/happiness-can-be-learned-part-1\/\"><strong>read part 1 &#8211; the secret that brings the greatest happiness<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>read<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designandexecute.com\/designs\/happiness-can-be-learned-part-2\/\"><strong>part 2 &#8211; personal mastery<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thanks for reading and Sharing \u2764<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow me\u00a0On:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/taylorchooquan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stephen.chooquan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephenchooquan\/\">Linked in<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Money Makes Happiness but only indirectly\u2026. 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