I finished grad school 14 years ago. Since then, I worked hard to earn money.
I woke up every day with a fresh start. At that time I also had student debt so I had a long way to go.
My goal was always to become a millionaire. It’s something our society has always considered a marker of financial success. If you have a million bucks, you’ve made it.
We all know that’s no longer true because society has changed a lot over the past decade. We’re living in the age of decadence. People just want to live luxurious lives, which requires a lot of money. But that’s the topic for another essay.