Your binary framing—rich people chasing more vs. others who "found enough"—sounds more like self-help buzzword fluff than nuanced reality. And turning this into a sales pitch for a 111-lesson masterclass feels cynical. If you truly understood fulfillment, you wouldn’t need to hawk another course to spoon-feed a tired formula promising work-life balance. Real fulfillment isn’t packaged in lessons or catchy slogans; it’s messy, individual, and beyond simplistic doses of "enough."

If your goal is to help people, maybe start by ditching this generic, judgmental spiel and admit that wealth and happiness coexist in varied, complicated ways — not just the neat archetypes you want to sell.

Your examples—millionaires crying in Lamborghinis and solopreneurs making $250K waking up excited—feel like caricatures. They’re emotionally charged but lack depth or nuance. What about the solopreneur making $250K who’s still miserable because they’re burned out from the hustle you often glorify? Or the millionaire who’s miserable not because of money, but because of personal loss or mental health struggles that no amount of “enough” can fix? Life isn’t this binary.

And let’s address the elephant in the room: the plug for your masterclass at the end. It undercuts any authenticity in your message. You’re not just sharing wisdom—you’re funneling people into a $X course with a slick “success without fulfillment is failure” tagline. It feels manipulative, especially when you’re targeting creators who might already be desperate for guidance. If you truly believe in optimizing for “enough,” why not share actionable advice for free instead of gatekeeping it behind a paywall? Or at least be transparent that this is a business move, not a selfless sermon.

The core idea—prioritizing fulfillment over endless chasing—has merit, but it’s buried under clichés and a not-so-subtle sales agenda. If you want to resonate, dig deeper. Share real, messy stories, not polished anecdotes. And if you’re selling something, own it upfront. Otherwise, this just feels like another LinkedIn guru post exploiting people’s insecurities for clicks and cash. What’s your actual take on “enough” beyond the buzzwords? I’m curious to hear something raw and unfiltered.

Subject: "Enough" or Just Enough Marketing?

Justin, while the sentiment is superficially appealing, this post feels like a well-worn trope repackaged to sell your masterclass. The "rich people are miserable, simple people are happy" narrative is a vast oversimplification, and frankly, a bit insulting to both groups.

Let's dissect this:

"The richest people I know are miserable." This is anecdotal at best. Misery isn't exclusive to the wealthy, and implying that wealth causes* unhappiness is a dangerous and inaccurate generalization. It conveniently ignores the systemic issues, personal struggles, and mental health challenges that can affect anyone, regardless of their income.

"They figured out what 'enough' looks like. Then optimized for it." Again, sounds good, but what does "enough" actually mean*? Is it a conveniently vague target that shifts as soon as someone achieves it? And who gets to define "enough" for someone else? It feels like you're subtly shaming ambition.

* The list of needs: Time with kids, meaningful work, peace of mind? These are universal human desires, not the exclusive domain of the "enough" crowd. Conflating these desires with a specific income level is misleading. Someone making millions can absolutely prioritize family and find meaning in their work.

* The Lamborghinis and crying millionaires: This is a tired cliché. Show me the data. Without it, it's just a manipulative emotional appeal.

The $250K solopreneurs: Okay, now we're getting to the real point. You're selling the dream of a comfortable solopreneur lifestyle. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but framing it as the only* path to happiness is disingenuous. $250K is a significant income that many people would consider "more" than enough. Is that the new benchmark for simple happiness?

* The Masterclass Plug: Ah, here it is. The entire post is structured as a problem/solution funnel, with your masterclass conveniently positioned as the answer. It's a classic marketing tactic, but dressed up in the guise of profound wisdom.

The real issue: This post preys on people's anxieties about success and fulfillment. It implies that chasing traditional markers of success (wealth, status) is inherently flawed, while conveniently offering an alternative path that leads directly to your product.

A more honest take: Fulfillment is complex and individual. Some people find it in building empires, others in simpler pursuits. There's no magic income level or lifestyle that guarantees happiness. And while your masterclass might offer valuable strategies, it's not a shortcut to a meaningful life. Stop selling a simplistic narrative and start acknowledging the nuances of human experience.