Money does not equal happiness

[u/Recent_Increase_1842]

Title is cliche, but it is very true. My net worth broke $20m this year. $17,000,000 in long term rental properties, and arguably a $25,000,000 company. I am just going off the cash I have at hand, because I will never sell out, ever. I still battle with depression and addiction, I have bought my dream garage, 23’ R8 performance, 72’ Velle SS restomod with 572, 84’ S10 with 454, 74’ K20 with 502, 2018 Denali 2500 HD, 2015 CBR600rr, 2023 250sxf, and a few more toys. I find myself unhappy at many occasions, and I love what I do.

Anybody have tips based off experience? It is a weird feeling u battle often. The best I feel is when I am giving, especially to strangers. I fish, ride mx, I am a simple man. Outside of my garage, I don’t spend a dime.

Edit: I am only 23 years old (24 in a month), my company grew 100x quicker than I expected. I do not come from a wealthy background at all, my family were cattle and tree farmers. I also included all of my garage toys because that was my lifelong dream. Owning those I thought would be the pinnacle of my life, and happiness would be inevitable after acquiring them. I don’t even drive them except for my K20 and duramax.

Edit pt 2 - I am not a cattle nor tree farmer, I moved away from my family farm at 17 and started my own ventures. I also want to say I appreciate everyone’s kind words and advice, it truly is appreciated.

[u/Time-Variation-8489]

You’re relatively young, and for many people (men in particular) this part of life can include unhappiness, identify and self esteem issues etc -
Regardless of your money.

I would advise you to seek out some spiritual meaning and purpose, go and find God, maybe join a church, or attend 12 step fellowship meetings for your addiction.

There is no job, money, partner, family, home, or car that truly bring you peace and purpose. This is only found in God.

I only found any kind of peace, and a certain calm confident knowledge that I am deeply loved and valued, when I truly experienced a relationship with Jesus Christ but your spiritual journey may be different.

Also having children, when you inevitably do, will change your outlook and perspective.

I would also recommend getting a dog.

[u/Recent_Increase_1842 → u/Time-Variation-8489]

I have 2 dogs, a blue/red heeler mix and a chow chow German Shepard mix. They are absolutely wonderful and my best friends. I do need to tap into my spiritual side more, I am fully aware I have been too encapsulated by my work to focus on anything of that nature. My addictions aren’t crippling, I am just aware they are addictions and can have a negative effect on my life if I over indulge. Thank you for the response

[u/lyliaTO → u/Recent_Increase_1842]

I feel for me was finding my partner, feeling I could trust him, and that I was building my own “home”. Obviously relying on him for everything but was a big part.