Pāhonoa te oro

Most people believe one thing: “If I just make more money… everything will be fine.” So you hustle. You grind. You chase that next raise. And it works. You go from $40,000… to $60,000… to $100,000 a year. But instead of freedom, something strange happens. Your expenses grow… just as fast as your income. This is called lifestyle inflation. You upgrade your car. You move into a nicer apartment. You eat out more. Travel more. Spend more. At first, it feels like success. But slowly… quietly