If you find that all you are doing is work and more work all because you want to acquire and acquire and acquire-- Stop and Think. Money is not everything, and there are other things you need to address too. Here is a short but precise list on how an acquirer could help herself
Look beyond your financial assets to the other "assets" in your life: spouse, children, friends, personal time, self-development, gratifying work, creative release, spirituality, relaxation, community. Are you expending as much effort to increase your net worth in those areas? List the things that you consider to be "assets" in your life. How can you increase those assets?
Look realistically at the role money plays in your life. How does your acquisitional behaviour work against your personal well-being? Long commutes, long workdays, lost vacations, few interactions with your loved ones are all costs associated with your drive to acquire. Today, decide that you will spend one hour with a child, mate, or friend, just shooting the breeze. Talk about life, dreams, loves, adventures, a good book, a fine meal. Don't mention money.
What skills do you have that could benefit your community? Choose a community project and volunteer. Keep your commitments to the group.
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