Rich, Not Happy: How High Earners Find Joy, Meaning, and Freedom When Money Isn’t the Answer

You’ve built the life they promised would make you happy.
The income. The title. The home.
On paper, you’ve “made it.“
But inside? A quiet emptiness. A relentless chase for more.

Rich, Not Happy is for high achievers who’ve mastered money but feel unfulfilled. It exposes the hidden costs of success, burnout, disconnection, loss of meaning, and offers a proven path to reclaim joy and freedom without giving up your achievements.

Inside, you’ll discover:

The Meaning Portfolio™ – a 5-part blueprint for lasting fulfillment
The MRLP Index™ – measure your Money-to-Life Return
The Enough Number 2.0 – your antidote to the “more” trap

This isn’t about giving it all up. It’s about finally waking up-to buy back your time, invest in what matters, and design a life rich in purpose, peace, and play.

You’ve earned money. Now it’s time to earn back your life.

Author Biography

Ed Merid writes at the intersection of psychology, personal

development, and finance. Trained in applied psychology

and a finance and budgeting expert, he turns research and

real-world practice into clear, usable tools that help readers

make better decisions, build habits that last, and align

money and work with what matters. His books favor plain

language, thoughtful structure, and examples you can

apply today, whether you’re optimizing your finances,

navigating change, or designing a life with more time,

meaning, and freedom. Ed’s titles are available worldwide

through Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, and Kobo.

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