After changing majors twice, once from economics to sociology then a second time back to economics, I graduated from a UC cum laude with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and a minor in Accounting in four years. I know now what what I knew then. That is, I can’t bring home the bank roll with a sociology degree. Still, I would wrestle with the idea that the type of job I could have landed with a sociology degree would make me a happier person than that of which an economics degree could have presented. Typically, sociology majors end up becoming teachers. In all honestly, aside from their crazy antics from time to time, who wouldn’t want to be with little kids all the time? There is something about their raw human nature that is enormously refreshing. To be able to shape their future and ultimately society for that matter is a powerful privilege. On the other hand, economics majors end up in what seems relatively less meaningful– advising companies on how to buy each other out. Ultimately, I gave in; my competitive nature wouldn't allow me to take the former. I settled into one of the Big 4 auditors. I probably should have just double majored. If it’s happiness we are all pursuing, why do we chase the dollar when we know money does not buy happiness? Why not live the simple life in a lesser developed nation. If all we are doing is working to retire to Baja California, why not just go straight there? Studies have shown we aren’t any happier now than years before, yet we have better and bigger things. We don’t need much to live. We didn’t need this much junk half a century ago; why do we need it now? This boggles me as it should boggle you. I have only just recently entered the working world. I’d like to stick it out for a bit, just to give it a chance. Perhaps, I jumped to conclusions too quickly. There might be more to work than I've been lead to believe; though I am doubtful. Up till now, my ideas have been based on the advice and experiences of others. Ultimately, I’d like to develop enough cojones to live the simple life back where my parents originated. At first, I started this blog to track my stock trades. As time passed, I began to spend more time researching personal development. It took me a while to truly understand that no amount of money will bring me true satisfaction. As long as I chase, I will always want more and it will never be enough. I still feel the same, only now (two years later), I’ve learned to control it. I looked deeper. What I truly desire is to achieve peace of mind and well-being. This is particularly difficult when it seems like nearly everything around you tempts you into getting bigger, better, and more material. For that reason, I am dedicating this blog to living life in a way which allows us to “fit” into this individualistic society, yet at the same time have peace of mind and well-being. When I am not looking for ways to live, I live through meditation, golfing, cycling, rock climbing, and yoga.