How Much is Enough?

by | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments

It’s the question every overachiever asks themselves but never finds an answer. 

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Have you ever wondered, “How much is enough?”

Most people obsess over this question, and their answer always seems to include the phrase “a little bit more”.

Even though we have more disposable income than ever, we never seem to be satisfied with the amount of wealth we’ve accumulated.

The reason for this behavior has very little to do with the amount we need to live comfortably.

Instead, we’re obsessed with how much we assume others have amassed.

Bestselling author Morgan Housel points out that “Today’s economy is good at generating three things: wealth, the ability to show off wealth, and great envy for other people’s wealth.”

The truth is, the happiness we’re searching for has less to do with a number and more to do with getting comfortable in our own skin.

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CJ McClanahan

Speaker | Advisor | Recovering Overachiever

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