“Does money not decrease when you spend it?” Asset utilization techniques to maximize satisfaction

Let's think about the idea that "money does not decrease." By learning how to transform money into experiences and enrich your life, you will feel as though your money is not decreasing.

What is the true value of money?

When you hear "money doesn't decrease," it might sound like something a billionaire would say.

No, that is not what I mean here. Rather, if you think of money not as mere numbers, but as something that is converted into "value" such as experiences and satisfaction, you will feel that "money does not decrease." Many people tend to make money their sole criterion for judgment. They always think about things based on money, such as cost performance or cost-effectiveness.

To increase life satisfaction, you don't need to save money; you just need to convert it into value. By doing so, you will be able to live more easily.

A way of life that values subjectivity

Money is easy to manage as a visible number. On the other hand, life satisfaction and happiness are subjective and cannot be quantified. This point is crucial, and if you become conscious of "living 100% subjectively," you can lead a more fulfilling life.

For example, if you use social titles, corporate affiliation, or the amount of money as evaluation criteria, you will always be exposed to comparison and competition. However, if you use subjective satisfaction as your standard, you don't need to be evaluated by anyone, and you can easily make decisions according to your own values.

I quit my job and am living a second life, and in these three years, my life satisfaction has increased significantly, and I have come to feel happiness every day. I believe this is because I have started to measure satisfaction by my own standards rather than by the evaluations of others.

Does money not decrease?

The true meaning of "money does not decrease" is not that the actual amount of money does not decrease. It is the idea that if the money you spent creates value as an experience or satisfaction, it cannot be said that it has "decreased."

For example, when you spend money on a trip, your bank account balance temporarily decreases. However, if that experience becomes a lifelong memory and gives you a sense of satisfaction, I think it can be said that the money has been "converted into value."

It may sound like a rationalization, but by continuing to maximize value, I feel like I have a sense of my assets increasing and am living a fun life.

Last weekend, my spouse and I went on a trip to Okinawa. The time spent relaxing at a resort hotel and visiting famous spots is irreplaceable. It was truly a realization that money could be converted into a wonderful experience, increasing my life satisfaction.

What you gain by pursuing self-satisfaction

The desire to leave behind results in a visible form is something many people have. I am no exception, and in order to give shape to my experiences and knowledge, I have written blogs and published books. These are "deliverables" for me and serve as a means to gain satisfaction.

Also, operating a community like Mako Finance Cafe and holding study sessions to share knowledge with many people and provide a place for learning also increases my satisfaction.

Furthermore, establishing an asset management company and gaining experience as a business owner has also brought me great fulfillment.

These are all activities for myself. They are not about competing with others, but about increasing my own sense of conviction and self-affirmation.

Reevaluating how you spend money

Many people tend to be swayed by the fluctuations of their money. I used to be the same. However, through repeated simulations, I have come to think that "there is no need to have more money than necessary."

The book "DIE WITH ZERO" by Bill Perkins exemplifies this; it is unnatural by any measure to have the most money when you die.

It makes sense to spend money to increase your own satisfaction, especially during your healthy life expectancy. By traveling or immersing yourself in hobbies, even if your money decreases temporarily, if your satisfaction increases by that much, you can feel that "your money has not decreased."

If you maximize your experience rather than your money when you die, you can say you have lived a fulfilling life with high satisfaction. I intend to convert money into experiences and aim to maximize my experience points.

Summary

The idea that "money does not decrease" arises from focusing on the value obtained rather than the actual amount. If you stop viewing money as mere numbers and convert it into experiences and satisfaction, you will never feel that your money has "decreased."

What is important is to live based on subjective satisfaction. It is not about the evaluation of others, but whether you can be convinced yourself. By using money as a means to maximize your own happiness rather than just saving it, you will be able to lead a richer life.

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