In fact, the acquisition of money is essential for a happy, healthy, full and balanced life. The lack of it is the cause of most matrimonial hardships, divorce, stress, personal loss, decreased health, lack of control in ones life, depression and lack of accomplishment. Money shortfalls can turn a dream job into a pit of despair and imprisonment. Under compensated workers are angry dissatisfied, uninspired and suffer low self esteem. In fact to me it seems that anything other than the pursuit of money is short sighted and grossly irresponsible.