Though as other responders have noted, quite accurately I might add, the value and importance of money cannot be understated, particularly since all living organisms have needs, even secluded monks need the bare necessities such as food and water, no matter how minimal to function.
With that in mind, I would say that the remainder of the components (slices of our pizza pie) essential to achieving what could be labelled as 'Complete/Absolute Happiness' can be very subjective and in truth, can differ from person - for some it may be all about loads of money(the amount necessary to live + a lot more), and so their definition of 'Complete/Absolute Happiness' may be having enough money to live the High-roller life in Las Vegas until they drop dead; on the other hand, for someone else, perhaps a scientist, 'Complete/Absolute Happiness' may only be achieved when they discover a cure for Cancer and in so doing leave behind a positive Legacy to humanity .
I’ll end this response by saying the fundamental problem at the root of this ‘Money-Happiness’ conundrum is that money is and tends to remain a scare resource for most people from an early point in their lives and so, some people tend to hold the belief that accumulating loads of money may guarantee 'Complete/Absolute Happiness' . However, the sad reality is that most people usually run out of time (they die) before they can achieve this or life throws them curveballs (health issues which means more bills etc.).In the end, some people tragically miss the opportunity to discover the other slices of the pizza pie beyond money that may be essential to attaining 'Complete/Absolute Happiness' in their lives.
All this noted, remember, every individual plays the biggest role in achieving their own happiness!
I believe money CAN buy happiness but to varying degrees for each individual. For me, my number is a modest $5 million. For that amount of money I can live quite well until I die. I don't need "stuff" I just want the financial freedom to do what I want (legally) on my terms during my time zone. One thing to remember: Have you ever seen a sad millionaire or billionaire?? I haven't but I have seen many sad penniless people. Think about it. Cheers!
Unless you live in a farm where all your food are grown, you own a spring water well, and you aren't bothered living without electricity and education... Yeah, you don't have to find money.
That is because money can't give you happiness, it is the peace of God that gives peace and happiness, money is just an added benefit.
That's true, money doesn't buy anything. The only thing you can do is keep your appointments and maybe it will work out.
Because that saying is meant to convey that you shouldn't solely be focused on money, not that you should forgo it altogether. As I like to say, money may not buy happiness, but being broke is miserable.
I would guess that most people who have a net worth of $1,000,000 are happy, while most people who have a net worth of less than $1,000 are not happy. Think about words "money can't buy happiness" again. )
Who says money cant buy happiness?
Having money itself does not make you happy but money can HELP you find happiness since money is needed for everything in the civilized world.
Of course there are cases where a person GENUINELY loves money(old money colectors) in which case it DOES make you happy.
If money can't buy happiness, why bother find money?
--- You've asked the wrong question. The appropriate question is "why bother find happiness?"
Over the past few years, new research has given us a much deeper understanding of the relationship between what we earn and how we feel. Economists have been scrutinizing the links between income and happiness across nations, and psychologists have probed individuals to find out what really makes us tick when it comes to cash.
