Money is Quite Important, But How Much?

As we grow up, we are often filled with dreams—a house, a car, a stable life, maybe even a taste of luxury. And to turn those dreams into reality, we’re told we need money. From childhood, we are taught by parents, teachers, and society to focus on education, develop skills, and eventually find a way to earn a living. Essentially, we’re trained to earn money, sustain ourselves, and pursue the lifestyle we envision.

And let’s be clear—there’s nothing wrong with that. We need Money at each and every step of Life to sustain a comfortable life, to pursue the lifestyle we envision. So it’s important to teach children and ourselves how to earn and manage money. But here’s the catch—most of us only learn how to earn money. What we’re never taught is how much money is enough.

How much Money is “Enough“?

What do I mean by “Enough”?

Let me explain with a simple analogy.

“You can’t reach the end if you don’t know where it is.”

Imagine this: You’re driving down an endless highway with no destination in mind. You’re just driving—mile after mile. Eventually, your fuel runs out. Maybe you end up in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by strangers and unfamiliar places. Or worse, you collapse from exhaustion, hypothetically speaking, even if fuel wasn’t the problem.

Now think about life. Many of us start working to secure our future. We begin earning $10,000 a month, and then next year, we push ourselves to earn even more. The chase never stops. We climb and climb, spending our lives in pursuit of more money—money that, in reality, we may not even need.

“We spend years climbing the ladder, only to realize it was leaning against the wrong wall.”

So how Much Do We Really Need?

For some, it could be $1,000 a month. For others, it might be $100,000 or more. It depends on your lifestyle, dreams, and family responsibilities. But the important thing is knowing your number—your finish line.

“Money is a tool, not a destination.”

Because once you hit that number, it’s time to stop obsessing over more and start focusing on living.

“What’s the point of reaching the top if you never stop to enjoy the view?”

The Trap of Endless Earning

Here’s the truth—most people, including us, never calculate how much money they actually need. Instead, we get caught in the rat race. We spend our lives earning, accumulating, and buying things we often don’t even need.

And before we know it, we look back and realize we owned so much but enjoyed so little.

We fill our lives with things we barely use and experiences we don’t have time to enjoy because we’re too busy chasing the next paycheck.

“Don’t let the pursuit of money rob you of the wealth of life.”

Know Your Number—Break Free

Take a step back. Ask yourself:

How much money do I really need to sustain the life I want?

What am I working toward—security, freedom, or just more?

Am I living my life, or am I just earning to survive?

Knowing your number is liberating. It helps you focus on what truly matters—spending time with loved ones, exploring your passions, and enjoying what you already have instead of constantly chasing what you don’t.

The Bottom Line

Money is important—no one can deny that. But it’s just a tool, not the destination.

“Happiness doesn’t come from having more—it comes from needing less—it’s found in knowing when you have Enough”

So, take a moment to pause and reflect. Define your number—the amount you truly need to live the life you dream of. Once you reach it, stop chasing and start living. Because if you don’t know where the finish line is, you’ll keep running endlessly.

Don’t let life turn into an endless highway. Decide your destination, and when you get there, step out, breathe, and enjoy the view.

Because at the end of the road, the things we’ll treasure most aren’t the zeros in our bank accounts—they’re the moments we lived, the memories we made, and the peace we felt knowing we had enough.

After all, life is meant to be lived—not just earned.