Letting Go of “More”
Most people don’t struggle with money because they don’t earn enough.
They struggle because they never decide what is enough.
So “more” becomes the default goal:
More income
More upgrades
More stuff
More status
And yet, peace never arrives.
Why “More” Is So Hard to Release
“More” feels safe.
It promises:
Security
Respect
Options
But it also keeps you running — because there is always someone ahead of you.
The finish line keeps moving.
The Trap of Comparison
We don’t compare ourselves to billionaires.
We compare ourselves to:
Neighbors
Coworkers
Friends on social media
People we barely know
This is how “enough” quietly disappears.
The Cost of Chasing “More”
Chasing more doesn’t just cost money.
It costs:
Time with your family
Energy
Presence
Years of your life
Every dollar spent to impress others is a dollar that can’t buy your freedom.
What Letting Go Actually Means
Letting go of “more” isn’t deprivation.
It’s intentional choosing.
It’s deciding:
What truly adds joy
What you’re willing to ignore
What you don’t need to prove
Freedom begins when you stop needing validation.
The Shift That Changes Everything
Ask yourself:
| “If no one could see this, would I still want it?”
That single question dissolves a surprising amount of spending.
FIRE Is a Psychological Game
The math of FIRE is simple.
The psychology is not.
The people who succeed aren’t the ones who earn the most.
They’re the ones who:
Are comfortable being different
Value time over status
Choose long-term freedom over short-term applause
The Unexpected Reward
When you let go of “more,” something else appears:
Calm
Gratitude
Clarity
Control
You stop needing the world to agree with your choices.
You know why you’re making them.
The FIRERANT Perspective
You don’t need to win capitalism.
You need to exit it on your terms.
Letting go of “more” is how you reclaim your life — one decision at a time.
— Jackson
