The Australia Institute reports that, despite being 3 times as wealthy as in the 1950s, Australians are suffering unprecedented levels of mental illness. Over one quarter of Australians rely on drugs or alcohol to cope with life today.

I have this embrionic theory, not original probably, that, above a very low base, your level of happiness is inversely proportional to your wealth. That is the wealthier you are the less happy you are.

Perhaps it is time to invest in your emotional future and not your financial future.