Once we are financially secure, money does not bring happiness.
If you know who Dan Bilzerian is and what he’s known for, then you’d understand exactly how shocking his statement is. As one of the most controversial people on the internet, Dan Bilzerian can be likened to a modern Hugh Hefner.
His lifestyle - which one could argue represents the polar opposite of the way of Jesus - involves throwing lavish parties, sleeping with tons of women, driving fast cars and coasting on yachts.
He’s worth $350 million dollars and broadcasts all of his escapades to his 33 million Instagram followers. Yet in this candid interview on Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast, he makes the admission that the very lifestyle he advertises does not bring him happiness.
So why do we continue to pursue money as if it’ll bring happiness? Deep down, many of us believe that money will fix all our problems.
It comes down to this: financial problems can be a severe source of stress, especially for those that are just getting by. So in this sense, it is true that money does bring about a sense of security.
But since many of us have never reached a fraction of Bilzerian’s wealth - or ever been in a place of excess - we do not realize that once our basic needs are met, money won’t do anything for us.
In fact, a 2010 Princeton study found that there is a numerical limit to which money brings happiness - $75,000/year to be exact. Given inflation over the last 13 years and the geographical location that different people live in, this number is relative.
In San Francisco, for example, it might be much higher, because the cost-of-living is higher. Nonetheless, the point remains the same. Once we are financially secure, money does not bring happiness.
While Bilzerian’s realizations may be shocking because of who he is, they are not new. Thousands of years ago, Jesus warned against the dangers of the love of money.
Money is not bad - it should neither be demonized or glorified. It’s a means, not an end. But if our primary pursuit in life is about attaining wealth and pleasure, then we will live chronically dissatisfied.
We’ll never stop thirsting for more, and we’ll keep looking to something that will never be capable of quenching that thirst.
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Us humans get bored fast, it’s like playing GTA with unlimited money, you get bored of the game.
@CrazyHunte
25 күн бұрын
fax
@lawsen3719
24 күн бұрын
That's because your focus was on materialistic things to begin with. If you're content with a simple life and you gain money it won't change much if your mindset doesn't change.
The most insightful thing I ever heard out of this guy, good for him, he spoke some truth
@lawsen3719
24 күн бұрын
lol, he's a fake. Even a begger on the street can say wise shit like he's a millionaire.
Helping the needy is what will give satisfaction for our soul
@testing6753
25 күн бұрын
Many say that. Many demand other people to do that. But only a very few actually do it.
@ravinderdhupia4779
24 күн бұрын
Grt comment. Thas why Selfless service of Humanity is a core value in Sikhism and other religions.
@Brandon_Small
24 күн бұрын
Depends in what way you call helping.
@DroipHD
24 күн бұрын
This, they all say money doesn’t make you happy while they hoard it and act greedy.
@testing6753
24 күн бұрын
@@DroipHD most people are broke bc they are unlucky/incompetent , NOT due to some high morals. You put 100 people in ultra wealth net worth, I assure you most of them will suddenly forget where they come from and act 'greedy"
It’s really nice to be able to pay your bills and buy whatever you want whenever you want it. It doesn’t go much further than that.
Surfing and hanging with friends does cost money. You need money to have the freedom to do those free things.
@rodpierce8468
25 күн бұрын
You actually don’t need much money to have freedom. I took a trip recently to Bahamas and those were some of the happiest people and they didn’t have shit but their friends & fam.
@reemobrooklyn3557
24 күн бұрын
Most people don't work 7 days a week. Buying a surf board is a one time payment and then you get to surf happily as much as you want. Also, some of the best moments with my friends was just sitting on the front steps of our apartment building. Free everlasting memories. Some people just complicate life.
@darrylg2043
24 күн бұрын
@@reemobrooklyn3557 No Loitering
@Ballerzzeditzz
24 күн бұрын
@@rodpierce8468Yh but being broke in USA or uk type of country is different, you’ll be homeless and without food
@stiffeification
24 күн бұрын
I mean that‘s what he said no? Once basic needs are met, no more incremental happiness. And studies do shows this. There is very diminiahing returns over that threshhold.
He makes a good point. I’m not worth $350M but I’m worth over $10M. It buys you freedom but not happiness.
@Rykerz_
24 күн бұрын
What do you do?
@stephen3762
24 күн бұрын
How'd ya do that
@imgood-tb9op
24 күн бұрын
Freedom is happiness
I wish I had money to survive. Lost my job and most of my family. Life isn't fun at all, and having money means you aren't homeless.
@Bdigital9482
28 күн бұрын
Gets another job stop being a victim
@vickybiagini8623
28 күн бұрын
@@Bdigital9482 , Mind your damn business
@woah5985
28 күн бұрын
How did you lose your family Vicky?
@vickybiagini8623
27 күн бұрын
@@woah5985 , Various reasons, mostly Cancer. My Dad old age, my Mom at 63 of addiction. My Aunts of Cancer. My Grandmother 30 years ago of Cancer. Everyone loses people, that's life I guess. Life is very, very fast, and we have a short lifespan.
@user-ur1od8yi4b
27 күн бұрын
What happened? How old are you? Stay strong
Money buys freedom and that equates to happiness. You can't save the rain forrest without money.
@Bdigital9482
28 күн бұрын
That’s not the case for everyone. You know what Bordem is?
@thecrow4597
28 күн бұрын
That’s like the first rule of Satanism, saying freedom buy’s happiness.
@Str8OuttaFrayser919
28 күн бұрын
you wouldnt be ruining the rain forest without the concept of money but its cool keep going...
@TheRichie213
27 күн бұрын
Just hanging out with my dog, I feel rich. I wouldn't trade him for all the money in the world. Money just makes me feel secure.
@TDJakesFanPage-om4xm
27 күн бұрын
But saving the rain Forrest isn’t happiness unless that’s what you value.
The secret is improving 1% at a time. Dont be so extreme and go from 0-100. Its always been that way really, not a secret.
The guys posting here are missing the point. Once you reach a certain threshold money can't buy you any more freedom and you discover the real joys in life cost nothing (you don't need to be rich to reach that threshold)
@innocence3156
28 күн бұрын
what are those joys?
@Challenge_Jackson
28 күн бұрын
@@innocence3156 Laughing with friends and family, spending time in nature, learning something new, reading a good book, exercising, meditating, the list is endless but all of these thing cost zero. Deep down everyone knows the best thing in life are free
@divinebeing2476
24 күн бұрын
Being in love and having a special bond with someone is way more important than money
@Brandon_Small
24 күн бұрын
You get joy from trusting in Jesus, and passing that same joy to others. Friends and stuff is cool, but they come and go easily. Just like currency of any kind. It's here then it's gone.
@Challenge_Jackson
24 күн бұрын
@@Brandon_Small Having a connection to something is a joy and costs nothing yes. It doesn't have to be Jesus though, it could be anything thats higher than ourselves
The secret is in mentoring others to be successful, that’s were happiness lies👍
There some truths in what he says, but he didnt earn his wealth so he cant enjoy it as much as compared to those who did.
@karimm9478
28 күн бұрын
Money is money. Unless you got it literally from killing someone, it's not changing the pleasure you get from it. He is completely right, and even if you got an extra rush from the pride of earning it yourself unlike him, you will get used to it very fast and will need to move to new goals to renew that feeling.
@karimm9478
28 күн бұрын
I would even argue that there are actually many neurological studies which support the fact that money earned through luck and not personal effort will trigger a considerably stronger emotional response due to the extremely high reward to effort ratio. Meaning that earning money diligently through sheer effort should be much less pleasurable than actually winning it overnight, from a neurological standpoint.
@thecrow4597
28 күн бұрын
That’s not how people work. Carnality never gives joy. It can only momentarily bring relief but then leaves you thirstier than you were before. It’s like any drug or stimulating thing. Takes more than it gives.
Money gives you freedom and power.
That's why the best advice in life is that it's really about the journey and not the destination. Just remember to enjoy every step of it. Don't wait till you get to the destination before you celebrate your win.
@stephen3762
24 күн бұрын
That's terrible advice if you are paddling down a river of shit
@290revolver290
23 күн бұрын
@@stephen3762 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
So……money doesn’t buy happiness, it buys freedom. The freedom he now has allows him to spend time with friends or doing ‘free’ things he enjoys = money buys happiness.
I'm poor but I'm rich in faith and I agree with this message.
Freedom IS happiness. And to get freedom, money is necessary.
@stebag5917
24 күн бұрын
Not necessarily, people can be nomads, live off the land and build their own homes, out deep in the woods, sadly scumbag humans put a price tag on almost everything, and stupid idiots just play along with this real life rigged game of monopoly...
Time is your most valuable asset because no matter how much money you have you can’t buy more of it.
Dudes never been broke in his life. You give $100 million to someone who only has 10 trust me they’re gonna be pretty dang happy. You work hard for your freaking money and you earn it honestly you will find something even greater than your happiness. That’s happiness for your whole family.
So fkn true.. I use to spend 40 to 60k at LV and drove ferraris and lambos..flee in private jets and all that crap.. eventually all that shit just became a normal..and what I missed the most was just my family and being simple.. in reality nobody gives a shit about any of that stuuff..and the people that do is because they just want to suck you dry so they can be apart of it.. I now try to live more simple don't buy crazy clothes..just still got alot of toys.. to be honest dirt biking with my kids makes me truly happy and playing fortnite with them 😊
@YRNJAZZ
25 күн бұрын
What do you do for a living?
@trechinotre3742
25 күн бұрын
Yeah what u do for a living my guy
@1469roach
25 күн бұрын
@jasper8210 sales manager for a tobacco company. We were doing 3 million a month in sales.. but we had a big loss with one of our products..so we're at about 1 million in sales now.. my life was like a movie..partying with Lil baby, tank davis and all these celebs . Life was so fast tons of drugs which I'm happy to say I'm clean now..but shit was crazy... we're a manufacturing and distribution company for tobacco, cannabis and ejuice products
@1469roach
25 күн бұрын
@trechinotre3742 sales manager for a tobacco company. We were doing 3 million a month in sales.. but we had a big loss with one of our products..so we're at about 1 million in sales now.. my life was like a movie..partying with Lil baby, tank davis and all these celebs . Life was so fast tons of drugs which I'm happy to say I'm clean now..but shit was crazy... we're a manufacturing and distribution company for tobacco, cannabis and ejuice products
@YRNJAZZ
25 күн бұрын
@@1469roach that is super cool, I was doing door to door sales not to long ago…How did you initially get into sales ?
I can't stand Dan. But i've never heard anything more true. Good job👏
Its very very very hard to he happy without money
@mikeshafer
25 күн бұрын
Not entirely true. Our hunter gatherer ancestors were incredibly happy and had no concept of money at all. For them happiness was derived from their tribe and the close connections that went along with it. Once their basic needs of food and safety were met, happiness comes naturally from being around others who care about each other. We lost a lot of this as the population of this planet exploded, money became the gold standard for success, and our interpersonal connections suffered.
@makerudji6682
25 күн бұрын
@@mikeshafer Whoever says that money isnt on number 2 spot in therms of importance in life(1 is health), has never been in a tough financial situation. You weren't insanely rich but you had basic stuff on default, food, shelter, paid bills, paid clothes, paid college, paid allowance etc. The problem with modern capitalism is that it created the world where half of the planet is struggling with basic needs, they don't work for luxuries, they work and earn money to survive. I grew up in Serbia where me and my sister barely had those basics needs, our parents would skip dinners for example, or they would buy things like used clothes. I had to start working at 15 and ofcourse we couldn't even think about affording a college, so im working ever since. It was 24/7 struggle with acquiring money, we didn't even think about having any luxuries. I'm not complaining tho, i'm actually glad i'm not one of those spoiled people, currently i am doing well for myself and have good salary but i always respect money because of what i've been through, i'm just giving you the other side of the story. And im positive that there is mllions people in other cities or countries that had it 10 times harder than me. So all the talk about happiness, i never really felt happiness in early life until i managed to get financially stable by myself
@thedarkestknight8381
23 күн бұрын
@@mikeshafereasy to say when your worth 10 mill
Trust fund kids always say this 😂😂
@natevic1867
26 күн бұрын
What he’s saying is actually true. When you’re broke, you think money will make you happy. When you get money you’re happy for a while but then you start to look for your next challenge. Likewise with men who are forever alone, they think they will be happy once they get a woman. When they get a woman they are happy… but after ten years of being with her they start to look miserable again 😂 it’s a thing. People enjoy the journey, not the destination.
26 күн бұрын
Has nothing to do with a trust fund. he’s actually speaking wisdom this time. broke people don’t understand this yet because they think once they get these things that will bring them happiness or satisfaction or joy or anything but once you had it you realize that’s not true and you don’t care about those things you wanna get rid of all those things and go back to having nothing but your soul . Yes nice to have the money in the bank. But you don’t need the houses the cars the toys the clothes the what whatever it’s all CRAP AND ONE BIG LIE
@Haabsa22024
26 күн бұрын
And people with no money will always reply with this answer
@whathappened246
25 күн бұрын
@@natevic1867 You are not forever alone , Jesus can bring u from that so please dont say a guy has to be forever alone/
Dan is one of the most misunderstood people on the planet
@bmac_xxx207
24 күн бұрын
No, he’s a fraud
Never managed to understand the hate for Dan, Ive always found him quite insightful
This kind of honesty is what society needs to hear more of. I've heard Elon Musk talking about the same issues with success and wealth. Social media skews peoples expectations.
Ultimate happiness is loving and helping others and expecting nothing in return thats what real love is when you act accordingly to this you instantly feel better about everything its a mental thing im not rich but im not poor but i have had money like he says its only temporary happiness and then you just want more because you can't be content biggest thing in life is being content settling is good it makes you realize nothing last forever
Happiness comes from accepting that life is finite and learn to enjoy the every minute of it, good or bad and be grateful for the experience. It all starts with your health!!!
The guy is absolutely spot on as I feel similar even though I’m no where near his level of wealth. As soon as you’ve payed off your mortgage and can earn a reasonable income without working a job that’s really all most people need.
Real freedom is to not depend on money. ..or anything and anyone else for that matter.
Money gives you the freedom to experience anything and you can find what you like to do. That will lead you to happiness.
Sometimes to be happy, you have to seek out discomfort and challenge. Especially so if you have all the money in the world.
Guy gets a lot of hate but he’s actually a pretty down to earth guy, he could be an insecure egomaniac bragging about all his money but he just breaks down the reality of it in a logical and honest way 🤷🏻♂️ Respect
The only people that say money doesn’t bring happiness are the ones who already have it
True and that's completely fine with me because I'm 100% focused on freedom anyway, not happiness.
At that point, I think you get happiness from making other people happy
He spoke the truth for the most part. There is no such thing as happiness only the chase to break away from misery.
People who say that money can’t buy happiness: ether doesn’t have money or shopping in the wrong place.
Being rich doesn't surround yourself with down to earth and funny friends. You just have a list of contacts. I always tell my wife that we only need to be comfortably wealthy and have thr capability of helping our children financially in the future. Anything else like buying a lamborghini or a mansion, are great, but come with its own level of stress because of what you need to get them.
I cant afford to do the things he enjoys because im working 24/7 just to live
He wants you to feel this way so you can remain stuck in the matrix. He’s going to go home super happy on his giant mega yacht trust me.
I spent carelessly a few years back and had to "downgrade" from one luxury apartment to another..except this one didn't have have a balcony or walk in closet. It was still a really nice place overall, but I was so hung up on the fact that I had less than before and never really enjoyed my time there. I'm much more careful now about how much and how quickly I inflate my lifestyle
You need love and human connection to feel happy and a job that gives enough money for basic needs. It’s as simple as that
Says the guy who’s never worked a day in his life and had every bit of his money handed to him by his parents. 🤨
Money buys you freedom of time to enjoy with your friends + fam
Thas cool that he got to learn this the hard way
Thank you
Thats like saying Once I finish eating food doesn't bring me satiety
"I am worth 350 million." He had to say it haha. On a serious note, I couldn't agree more. Growing up, one of my priorities was to sleep with as many beautiful women as I could, and I invested a lot of time and energy into my looks, social skills, and everything just so I could succeed. At first, I was living a high life. After some time, it stopped being so fun. At some point, I felt a crash and became borderline depressed and empty. Luckily, I was able to turn my life around and live a more balanced life now, have a partner, and couldn't be happier. The things that bring true happiness cost little to no money. Traveling and buying experiences will buy you much more happiness than materialism.
I sure would like to test that theory! If like to be a millionaire and test that out for myself. Because not enough money certainly doesn’t make you happy
happiness is internal, not external.
“Having money’s not everything; not having it is.” -Kanye
Well sure, its the simple things that brings happiness, but for the most people working 6 days a week, 10 hours a day its barely impossible to those things. So money is a tool will bring freedom so you are able to do more of those things
Rare Dan Bilzerian W, this only happens once every 5 years, people.
Real talk
do you know what interview this came from??
@5lvibes
7 ай бұрын
Not sure 🤷🏼♂️ I saw it originally on IG and though it was worth sharing :)
@wallybielicz
27 күн бұрын
No Jumper Interview Dan Bilzerian
True happiness comes from living your life by serving Jesus and aiming to put others first
He also was given that 350mil if he started from zero be different story
Happiness is a relationship with God. Happiness is God. God is Happiness.
Too much freedom can become a cage. I would suggest try give some of that money to those in need. Perhaps that would bring some joy to see the joy it brings to others whose basic needs are not yet met.
Rich people problems or poor people problems. You choose.
And how do you get to live in a beautiful area that you can go surfing at? And how do you get the free time to go surfing, and buy boards, and be able to travel to the beach whenever you want...? Lots of MONEY, is how. Money provides STABILITY, and removes ALL STRESSES, and gives you FREEDOM to do ANYTHING YOU WANT.
It’s called hedonic adaptation. It’s the real reason lottery winners go broke.
Being content is true freedom, not money. If you have your daily needs being met with your pay check, being a multimillionaire won’t change that because that doesn’t mean a person will be content. They may want more and more and more. IMO, knowing the Creator in Christ and having peace with Him and being content with His provision is all I need. I have worked at jobs making a good amount of money and I did get that initial “high,” but it all because mundane and it doesn’t make you more happy or more content- it may not give you either or after time.
It may be the shit that doesn’t cost any money, but it’s having money.. say $350 million.. where you don’t have to work so you can have the time to do the things that make you happy. Most people are working 1-2 jobs and like 50+ hours. There’s no time for anything fun.
If all 5 of your senses can only be observed by your consciousness, and your consciousness is what produces emotions in relation to the senses, that must mean we have it within us, with the money, or without the money. If you're using your imagination for anything negative, I ask why? As valid and rational as it may seem to you, is it loving to yourself? We have "12-60 thousand thoughts per day" - from a quick Google search. Are you letting any of these thoughts slip by unnoticed? love you all.
This is complete BS. I have no idea what this guy is talking about. Ever since Ive made more money, I have absolutely been happier. I live life without any concern to cost when Im buying something I want. The only thing that drags me down is other people stressing me out and getting in my way. People are the problem. Having money makes dealing with people bearable....kind of.
@grammarofficerkrupke4398
24 күн бұрын
It's almost as if people are different and that there is no one size fits all answer to this question.
Deep!
Douchebagery plus experience is nullified
I'm favoured, $60k every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.
@Evansdavis568
27 күн бұрын
Do you invest with a professional broker?? I'd appreciate it if you showed me how to go about it.
@LisaMitchell-kn7vo
27 күн бұрын
Thanks to Mrs. Elizabeth Regina Nelsen's time in my life, which had a profound impact on me.
@Barbaramelissa424
27 күн бұрын
Wow! Kind of in shock you mentioned expert, Elizabeth Regina Nelsen. What a coincidence!!
@neshabrown6750
27 күн бұрын
Elizabeth Regina Nelsen has set a precedent for others to follow. We cherish her here in the UK as she has been extremely helpful and made a lot of lives better.
@HaileyAlexistwhdhhdhdh
27 күн бұрын
Life is easier when the cash keeps popping in, thanks to Elizabeth Regina Nelsen's services. Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves.
problem is with inflation and job stability a fiction you honestly need like several million$ in savings to be financially secure. You could get huge medical bills or unemployed from white collar job at 50 and never get a job again. So yeah we cant overestimate the importance of $$$
Is there a principle to this? Any scientific studies or research? Just curious to put a name to this phenomenon
BS. My happiness is 100% proportional to my wallet contents. Period. 😂😂❤
Being broke doesn't make you happy either.
Happy comes in pairs u give a someone happiness meaning helping others and you'll be happy sever God's creation those who are in need
You are happy since you ae financially secure
Ya ask them to give away that money. He will suddenly be thankful about his money real quick.😂
Getting to know God= internal happiness
yeah but that applies to the super rich, if you are poor working shitty 9 to 5 job just to pay bills, getting rich will definitely make you happier.
@Bdigital9482
28 күн бұрын
False
@Bdigital9482
28 күн бұрын
That’s what you poor paycheck to paycheck folks think.
@resin2092
28 күн бұрын
He literally said that in the video
@alessioNY
28 күн бұрын
Did you not listen to what he said?? The ignorance of commenting after not even listening/ paying attention. No wonder you broke
@thecrow4597
28 күн бұрын
We know that carnality does not make people happy so explain what happens when you become rich that increases happiness? Why are many people in 3rd world countries much more joyful than Americans?
as much as i hate this guy, he's not wrong.
Only good advice Ive ever heard from this guy.
he only said facts throughout the vid
I’m sorry… Easy to say when most people are one car accident away from losing everything…
*to much money doesnt bring happiness
It might be true but it’s always some rich mf talm bout money dont buy happiness 😂
Getting a good hair cut & not moaning would be a good start
He’s a trust fund baby, so it’s not really the same as if I were to run into a lot of money
Guys this is Dan Bilzerian all his money was fake and he’s broke now
Dan needs to have kids.
Dan slow man bilzerian finally realized money doesn’t buy happiness. This man is slow SLOW.
Being a pleasure seeker is like being drug addict
You also have to factor in that he never earned the money he spends. So he doesn't even have the sense of achievement that a lot of self made millionaires may have
Whereas the life of this world is no more than the delusion of enjoyment.(Qur'an 3:185)
Respect
Solomon explained this in the Bible in Ecclesiastes
He needs to have children
He defo doesn't have 350mil
Only Jesus can fill that void he's talking about. I was an atheists many years ago and know exactly what he's taking about. I hit rock bottom and turned my life over to Christ, the empty void was gone, knowing one day I'll be heaven because of Jesus dying for me on the cross! If you seek HIM, you will find HIM.
You know what? Do some nice stuff for people.
What we want for fufillment is only found in Christ.