I have to say this is a though provoking post. I was expecting a crypto related post but this got me thinking.
In my view, it is all about mindset and where are you in your life cycle. The mindset creates your personality and that provides the basis for how your value your wealth and where you put more importance. Is earning enough or you need to feel like you are earning enough are two different things.
Also, as I am getting older, certain things that I considered really important in my life such as a high flying career took a back seat over the priority of my two years old son. It is my life cycle and the way I think now which would not have happened a couple of years earlier.
I know I went on tangent here :) and hope that's okay.