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Would your life be any better if you owned certain things that you do not have now? (Not any betterymuch better). Do you think the amount of material objects people own shows how successful they are? (Very muchynot at all). How would you feel if you could afford to buy more things? (Not any happierymuch happier). How would you feel if you owned nicer things? Much happierynot any happier). What do the things you own say about how well you are doing in life? (Very littleya great deal). How do you feel about spending money on things that are not practical? (Do not enjoyyreally enjoy). Do you feel that you have all the things you really need to enjoy life? (Need moreyhave all I need). How much pleasure do you get from buying things? (Very littleya

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