When I think of doubling my earnings…something I can see happening…I reflexively think, yeah I’d be happier. But setting aside all the extra hustle and sales and work…how specifically would more money help me be happier? I can’t say, but I feel it would. I am jealous of lawyers who make lots of money. When I hear of an acquaintance who makes a big score, I feel irritated.

On the other hand, status for seniors, like myself, might be better measured in how fit we are and whether we still have all our marbles.