Where's the middle ground
We all have our dreams and goals. Hopefully they're a blend of great relationships, a decent roof over our heads and a couple bucks in the bank. Now all we see is people wanting stuff. Are they happier? Loads of debt they'll never pay off. Constant stress over how they'll pay for stuff they never needed but wanted. Invest in things that give us long term enjoyment. A home we really can afford. A car we're willing to drive for a decade or longer and relationships that can last a lifetime. Now that's what I call having it all. Too bad this value died decades ago. Most people have debt - just make sure the debt doesn't own you/us/me.