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Health opens up many doors. Wealth also closes many doors.

Sounds like a nonsequitur, but still, to some extent wealth can afford you better health, in terms of time to exercise, pay for gym/golf/etc, going to the doctor, prepare/purchase more healthy food for yourself, buy equipment for physical hobbies, go to yoga/chiropractors/massage therapists…

What doors are you imagining wealth can close?

> What doors are you imagining wealth can close?

I think it’s more about the opportunity cost of prioritizing wealth

I can give an example - the ability to form a romantic relationship with someone without the risk that they’re just in it for your money.

Wealth helps you stay in good health - you don’t need to stress about money and can afford the best medical treatments available.

A very large proportion of the kind of health problems that limit your options in life significantly do not have guaranteed solutions no matter how much money you have.

It’s probably more of a US problem when there are guaranteed solutions but you just can’t afford them.

Stress is bad for your body. You can also eat healthier and get more exercise if you are wealthy - you have the time and energy to do so. Your relationship with family members are also less strained - at least when it comes to money. All generally leads to better health.

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