This is a bit long but you really should watch it: Nic Marks: The Happy Planet Index | Video on TED.com I sort of hate the entire economic system because a lot of it is such a waste and I've had more fun with very little than I have with a lot.
That was long, it's been awhile since I last watched a video from TED, I liked the message he was trying to get out in the video. Happiness =/= Money or stuff