It's common to view money as a goal. Money is worthless in and of itself, though. It's only a means to an end. Money is a tool you can use.

We feel a sense of satisfaction when we are living in alignment with what's most important to us. Thus, we need to know what's important.

Having goals, systems, or a purpose in life gives you direction. It gives you something meaningful to do with your time.

Having direction in life gives you clarity when life transitions knock us around because it helps us reorient to what's important.