This is an honest reflection. Sometimes I just wonder about the same thing, how much it's really enough to live well and just survive in this world. For me, that steady income that covers my needs and let me save would always make me feel rich. I think the hardest part is get to that level of stability. You are right, multiple income streams can be very helpful, especially if one source fails and you have another one to fall back to. Life would really be easier if money wasn't a constant need or concern.