Is there a connection between philosophy and the pursuit of wealth?

I'm poor, but I'm glad for it. It makes me think about what's truly important to me, and gives me insight into the minds of others who have or don't have things I don't have. It encourages me to live in accordance with my values by buying things that will last me a lifetime and create art or music that spreads joy and positivity. It makes me feel more connected to my neighborhood and local community, and I love the diversity and vibrancy that it brings.<br><br>I'm definitely not for everyone, but I'm not for myself and if anything I'm just being true to myself. I'm a misfit, a rebel, an outsider and an underdog. I've never been popular or part of the in crowd and I don't feel like I fit in anywhere or with anyone. I have plenty of acquaintances, but I don't have many close friends and I've given up on trying to truly connect with people.<br><br>Even if I won the lottery, I would never change how I live my life. I would probably move into a house rather than an apartment, but I would look for something old and ugly on a large piece of land. I would fill the house with art and clutter, and maybe even build a separate studio to paint and write in. I would plant a garden and build a greenhouse, and maybe even build a separate shed to tinker with things in.<br><br>I would never buy a new car, and I would probably just fix up my old one with new parts. I would buy experiences rather than products, like concerts, plays, musicals, festivals, sporting events, spas, fine dining and weekend getaways. I would never spend thousands on name brand watches, jewelry, handbags or clothing. I would never spend thousands on a brand new couch or dining table. I would shop secondhand, and maybe even DIY a few things myself.<br><br>I'm not sure if this is the result of some combination of nature, nurture and experience, or if it's something that philosophy has influenced me to make. I have a philosophy about how I want to live my life, and I try to live in accordance with it at all costs, even if it means going against the status quo of society. I don't know if I'm just wired this way or not, but I've personally chosen to live this way and to be a misfit, an outsider and an underdog.