{"id":98194,"date":"2026-01-27T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=98194"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:49:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:49:44","slug":"minds-infinite-wealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/minds-infinite-wealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Our Minds Were Never Designed for Infinite Wealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.296296296296%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Money is a very strange thing. It sustains us, giving us security and comfort, and we spend the vast majority of our lives trying to get as much of it as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, something strange happens to the human mind when it&rsquo;s handed <strong>endless amounts of wealth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, we weren&rsquo;t built to handle that kind of abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes beyond greed and corruption &ndash; there&rsquo;s a <strong>fundamental mismatch<\/strong> between what our minds need to thrive and what infinite wealth provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Human Need for Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98202\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98202 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-5-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our needs go far beyond mere survival &ndash; we crave purpose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we work hard towards a goal, whether it&rsquo;s stability, a house, or a better life, we feel useful. Our brains get a boost from <strong>overcoming challenges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without that positive struggle, many people feel lost, and like their lives are empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infinite wealth erases the need for struggle. There&rsquo;s no longer a clear goal to strive for, and no reason to get up in the morning and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mind, wired to find meaning in effort, starts to <strong>\u5931\u53bb<\/strong> its <strong>\u65b9\u5411\u611f<\/strong>. This leads to boredom, frustration, and often some very destructive habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our need to feel useful is directly tied to our motivation to work for something meaningful. Without that, the mind can easily spiral.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Wealth as a Double-Edged Sword<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98199\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98199 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-2-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Money itself isn&rsquo;t evil, but the way it&rsquo;s used can turn people into monsters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When wealth becomes infinite, it stops being a tool and becomes a trap. You can buy literally anything, yet most people report <strong>feeling emptier<\/strong> \u6bd4\u4ee5\u5f80\u4efb\u4f55\u65f6\u5019\u90fd\u597d\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mind craves challenges and growth, not just possessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When everything&rsquo;s available at the push of a button, the thrill diminishes. The chase, the struggle, and the milestones all fade away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a real challenge, the mind starts <strong>craving novelty<\/strong> and risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s why some of the wealthiest individuals tend to be the most degenerate &ndash; they&rsquo;re <strong>trying to feel alive<\/strong> again, in all the wrong ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Illusion of Happiness<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98204\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98204 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-7-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When we&rsquo;re struggling to make ends meet, we tend to think that more money equals more happiness, but it&rsquo;s really not that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a certain point, wealth stops bringing joy and instead breeds <strong>anxiety and dissatisfaction<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brain quickly gets used to comfort, so the initial happiness fades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, people start <strong>chasing bigger highs<\/strong> to fill the void, such as drugs and risky behavior and relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because our minds aren&rsquo;t wired to find happiness in possessions alone. Instead, they thrive on growth and achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When those are replaced with material excess, the mind feels unfulfilled, and the cycle of seeking more begins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Psychological Toll of Wealth<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98198\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98198 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having tons of money can be both a blessing and a curse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many terribly wealthy individuals develop mental health issues, like depression, anxiety, or paranoia. It&rsquo;s because they crave purpose and connection, not just the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are individuals who find healthy fulfillment in life despite not having to grind for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, many people feel <strong>isolated or disconnected<\/strong> from reality when they have endless amounts of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, they&rsquo;re under constant pressure to maintain their wealth even though it doesn&rsquo;t essentially fulfill them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very confusing issue, which can sometimes be <strong>psychologically destructive<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Degeneration of Values<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98200\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\u8d22\u5bcc\" class=\"wp-image-98200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\u8d22\u5bcc\" class=\"wp-image-98200 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-3-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Money has a way of corrupting morals, and it&rsquo;s an absolute truth that it changes most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what&rsquo;s even more disturbing is how excess wealth can erode a person&rsquo;s <strong>sense of right and wrong<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the mind is no longer motivated by effort, it becomes self-centered and narcissistic. Money becomes a shield, isolating these people from reality and consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They start to believe they are <strong>above the rules<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This moral decay isn&rsquo;t accidental; it&rsquo;s a natural consequence of a mind that&rsquo;s lost its sense of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more detached from real challenges, the more likely they are to indulge in destructive behaviors &ndash; substance abuse, corruption, perversion&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Loss of Motivation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98205\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98205 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-8-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Infinite wealth removes the <strong>need to work<\/strong>, innovate, and grow. The brain, which thrives on a good challenge, no longer strives for achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a purpose to strive for, many individuals become complacent and lazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some even turn to recklessness because they no longer see the point in <strong>maintaining discipline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, this can lead to stagnation, depression, and even chaotic behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Dangerous Allure of Excess<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98206\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98206 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Excess wealth often leads to excess behavior. People with endless money typically <strong>indulge in vices<\/strong>, which they likely wouldn&rsquo;t have if they had limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mind seeks excitement and becomes addicted to sensation and novelty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This craving for stimulation becomes a trap, fueling bad habits that worsen mental health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more they indulge, the more their brain <strong>becomes desensitized<\/strong>, forcing them into riskier behaviors to get the same high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, this cycle destroys their sense of self, morality, and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can serve as a serious reminder that our mind isn&rsquo;t designed to handle <strong>unbounded pleasure<\/strong>; it needs boundaries and challenges to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. What This Means for Us<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-98201\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-170x96.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20608'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='608'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98201 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/greed-wealth-4-170x96.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Understanding that we weren&rsquo;t built for infinite wealth should make us rethink <strong>how we define success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True fulfillment comes from purpose, connection, and gradual growth, not possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, a certain level of financial <strong>security and comfort<\/strong> is a healthy goal to have, but do we really need to chase unlimited riches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We only risk feeding our worst instincts and losing sight of what&rsquo;s important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wealth, when used wisely, can be a tool for good. 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