How much of what we do is simply to impress other people? How far would you go to impress others? Would you give your whole life for it? It sounds like a ridiculous question, but that is exactly what so many of us are doing without even thinking about it!
Why are you working until you're 65 in a job you absolutely hate? To make money? Okay, what are you doing with that money? Buying new gadgets and gizmos, houses and cars? Why? There will always be something new to buy. A constant chase to get the next best thing. Why would you do that to yourself? When is enough, enough? And when will you be content with what you actually have?