[forgotmypass9]

In my experience, this is not true at all. When I had a solid job, I was the happiest person alive. When I was struggling to find a new job, I was the most depressed person alive.

It's not just me, there was a study saying that money correlates to income perfectly - up to $70 000, after which there is no correlation at all.

Unless your definition of "not successful" includes people who make enough money to paying living expenses.

[z3t4]

Indeed economy security is one of the corner pillars of success. Think of it as part of the hierarchy of needs. But you can be upper class and still feel miserably, then you think if only my startup takes off I will be happy. But that will only lead to more work, not happiness. It's better to do something you love, be around people you love, etc, which is more likely to lead to success.