Monetary Wealth

One thing we are taught as Dudeists is that monetary wealth doesn't bring happiness, and that it shouldn't be a major goal of ours if we aren't motivated to do much. But that's only for those who are happy with what they already have. You can still be happy with what you got and still want monetary wealth.

I have always wanted to be rich and famous, because I've always wanted the attention, and I've always wanted to have enough for unexpected expenses so that I don't have to stay on government welfare. I could care less about new and shiny things. I just want to be able to travel and go on vacation to rest and relax.

If you are making money because it's what you love to do, then it's not totally un-Dude! It's actually the Dude thing to do if you make money because you love it!

How to be Happy with Less

So, you may be asking yourself, 'how do I bring in more money, so that I can have this and that?' Well, dude, you bring in money only after you make peace with your situation, no matter how bad your financial issues.

Have you ever felt grateful for what you have, just this once feeling as though you have enough and are enough, that you have everything you would ever need?

Let's slow down a little. You have a roof over your head, right? You have food to eat and fluids to drink, right? Right! Or, at least I hope you do, since you're here reading this essay. You have gained so much over a gradual period of time, so why not reverse that habit so that you can have more at one time by setting back some loose change, and maybe put back the occasional $1 or $5 bills? If you would cut back on spending, and spend a little less each time, you won't believe how much money you have saved!

But hear this! The biggest key to having more money is to be thankful for what you have before you decide to buy something you know you won't need or something you will get bored of fast. It's better to be happy with less, rather than constantly craving for more! 

Make your oath now, dude, to show appreciation for what you already have, enjoy your things to their full potential before buying more and just admire your stuff, man.