 When you think that way, you strive to acquire more and more. But the truth is, after a certain point, you no longer own things. They own you. You have to care for them, clean them, store them, secure them. The more you acquire, the more restricted you become. Money, of course, is just a tool to be used wisely or not. Having a lot of it can enslave you just as effectively as having debt if you're not careful.