The most difficult financial skill is getting the goalposts to stop moving. Median household income adjusted for inflation is now more than double what it was in the 1950s. But I guarantee you that most people do not feel twice as wealthy today than they did in the 50s.
Chris Rock joked that Bill Gates would jump out the window if he woke up with Oprah’s money. Like most comedy, it’s funny because it contains a nugget of truth.
There is no objective level of wealth -- everything is just relative to something, or someone, else. That means a billionaire can feel poorer than someone with infinitely less money.
This episode tries to create a spectrum of wealth based on the quality of your life, feelings, and social circles, versus measuring it on money alone.