I really like the 'level of fearlessness' analogy. That's my main reason for wanting more money. My actual material needs are pretty low, and my material 'wants' aren't much higher.
Totally agree. The simple question "do I really fear doing that" is very useful too. I quit my management consulting job to start a company when I asked myself this and answered "anyway I'll always be able to live comfortably so why not"
