Autonomy
You can use money to spend your time as you wish.
Freedom to spend your time connecting with people doing activities that provide a sense of fulfilment.
How you spend your time should be treated as an investment decision.
This relates to our sense of control over our environment.
- Threat response: Micromanagement can lead to frustration and disengagement.
- Reward response: Having choices and the ability to make decisions increases satisfaction.
Discipline earns freedom.