Part 4/10:
Another reason for not feeling rich is lifestyle creep. As incomes rise, expenses can incrementally increase, often unbeknownst to you. Your former standards might feel inadequate; what once satisfied you may now feel dreary and unacceptable. For instance, eating out may have been a rare treat before becoming a regular habit. Eventually, these upgrades feel essential, and cutting back becomes a struggle against your own ego.
To truly feel wealthy, the key isn't just to make more money, but to maintain a significant gap between what you earn and what you actually need to be happy.