You’re Rich, But…

We are better paid, better fed, and better educated than ever. Yet the divorce rate has tripled, and depression has soared in the past 30 years. The conclusion is inescapable: Our lifestyles are packed with more stuff, but we lead emptier lives. We’re consuming more but enjoying it less. (Polly LaBarre, “How to Lead a Rich Life,” March 2003 Fast Company)