I’m 29, single, and I just hit a $1M net worth, and honestly... I feel absolutely nothing. I’ve sacrificed my 20s, my fitness, and several relationships to see this number, and now that it’s here, I feel more empty than I did when I was broke. Is there a specific number where you actually started feeling successful?

Quit whining

Hey - I’m proud of you for hitting that number. Seriously, many people struggle to get here, let alone getting there at 29. As you get older, you need to realize that there’s other things you need to focus on. Whether it’s friends, family, finding a significant other, having kids (if you’re into that), and having meaningful hobbies. I have a wife and kids that I love and a decent amount of money (~2M), but all I can think about is figuring out what I’m actually want to do for the rest of my life (currently 40). I know I don’t want to work for much longer but have lots of expenses with the kids, health stuff, aging parents. Spend time focusing on yourself and the things you love (or find a new love/passion). Chasing a number isn’t worth it once you get to a certain point most Americans won’t get to anyway

People like this don’t know how to enjoy their own successes. They clearly chose to pursue this career and make it a priority. If you can’t enjoy the success you worked so hard for then that’s a personal problem. Talk to a therapist

Agree with JPM1. You’re at a great spot. Focus on other aspects of life you feel like are lacking. Keep up with your health, nurture relationships that are important to you and the rest will come. To answer your question - no number will make you feel successful. More secure maybe but that’s it.

It doesn’t appear the emptiness you feel has to do with money, perhaps it’s deeper than that, like personal life or job satisfaction?

I mean, material things won’t satisfy inner fulfillment

That’s awesome financially man. Your 20s are somewhat meant for setting up the rest of your life. You have the financial part down and that’s sometimes the toughest. That will fuel and help every other part you seek, whether it’s fulfilling hobbies, a loving family, having the funds makes everything possible. You did much of the hard work, your money will not compound if you don’t completely blow it & because of that you can ween off of the crazy days & stress and focus more on what it is you want to be passionate about. I just turned 29 and became a millionaire @28, and in the roughly 7 month span since becoming a millionaire my net worth is closer to $1.4 MM now. Your money is large enough that, if invested fully, the daily gains & losses will outweigh anything you make day-to-day. I think seeing this will let you focus less on work and more on whatever it is you want to be passionate about

Please can you give tips on what you did and investment you did to get to this number

You are only 29! Remember the power compounding effect of wealth. If you invest $1mil, not put another penny in and the investment returns 10% per year you will have 1.1 million at 30, 1.21million at 31 etc. by the time you are 40 you will feel much better!

Hey man financially you’re crushing it! Congratulations on your success! What you’ve done is no small feat. You deserve to be proud!

The challenging part to your question is numbers are infinite. The more assets you accumulate the more access you gain to people with even more. The chase for the next level is infinite. And maybe that drives you.

I’m no therapist. But it seems like asset accumulation isn’t all that fulfilling to you. Maybe the grind itself is. It could be a great time to take a step back and reflect on another passion—a true passion thats worth chasing to you.

Congratulations again on all your success and I truly wish you find much fulfillment in all areas of life. Cheers.

Health (mental and physical) is true wealth. Nothing wrong with sacrifice, looking and waiting for the right person, prioritizing your career, etc. but learn to enjoy the journey. Every bump in the road is a learning opportunity, but if you aren’t finding joy in life something is wrong with your approach. Talk to a professional and hopefully they can help - every situation is different.

At 29 I wasn’t thinking about my net worth. I stayed focused on my work and my career progression. Now 40 years later I’m financially in great shape. Only regret was not engaging a financial advisor sooner because I think I could have made some wiser choices. I guess a lot depends on how long you plan on working. Are you setting these goals with the intent of retiring early?

Isn’t this what you sacrificed for? Enjoy what you’ve earned and find the financial security as your upside