When ego approaches income

“Past a certain level of income, what you need is just what sits below your ego. Spending past a pretty low level of materialism is mostly a reflection of ego approaching income, a way to spend money to show people that you have (or had) money. Think of it this way, and one of the most powerful ways to increase your savings isn’t to raise your income, but your humility.”

Via Collaborative Fund https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/let-me-convince-you-to-save-money/