Rich, Not Happy: How High Earners Reclaim Joy, Meaning & Freedom When Money Isn't the Answer

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Ed Merid

Rich, Not Happy

How High Earners Reclaim Joy, Meaning & Freedom When Money Isn't the Answer

Ed Merid

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English

Ed Merid
12 September 2025

Management accounting & bookkeeping; Personal finance; Advice on careers & achieving success

Rich, Not Happy: How High Earners Find Joy, Meaning, and Freedom When Money Isn't the Answer

You've built the life they promised would make you happy. The income. The title. The home. On paper, you've ""made it."" But inside? A quiet emptiness. A relentless chase for more.

Rich, Not Happy is for high achievers who've mastered money but feel unfulfilled. It exposes the hidden costs of success, burnout, disconnection, loss of meaning, and offers a proven path to reclaim joy and freedom without giving up your achievements.

Inside, you'll discover:

The Meaning Portfolio(TM) - a 5-part blueprint for lasting fulfillment The MRLP Index(TM) - measure your Money-to-Life Return The Enough Number 2.0 - your antidote to the ""more"" trap

This isn't about giving it all up. It's about finally waking up-to buy back your time, invest in what matters, and design a life rich in purpose, peace, and play.

You've earned money. Now it's time to earn back your life.

By: Ed Merid
Imprint: Ed Merid
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9798232906221
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 12 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ed Merid writes at the intersection of psychology, personal development, and finance. Trained in applied psychology and a finance and budgeting expert, he turns research and real-world practice into clear, usable tools that help readers make better decisions, build habits that last, and align money and work with what matters. His books favor plain language, thoughtful structure, and examples you can apply today, whether you're optimizing your finances, navigating change, or designing a life with more time, meaning, and freedom. Ed's titles are available worldwide through Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, and Kobo.