Maslov's Hierarchy of Needs - all things are relative. Once you have your assets earning enough each month to cover your living costs, then additional money can help you reach and help more people.
When you have no money, the only service you can provide is with your hours. When you have money, you can expand the service you provide.
When you do not have enough money coming in from your assets, then you must work for money, and you are in the rat race. When your assets cover your monthly costs, then you are on the fast track... because now you don't need a job, and you can fully dedicate your time to building more assets to work on your behalf.
Everyone has a different level of 'enough'. But having more money than you need is a low rung on the ladder of personal success. Once you get there, then you can work on things that have meaning to you, rather than just working a job because you need to.