Find a way to make sure your needs are met.

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In other words, contentment and life satisfaction come from other sources once your basic needs are met.

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Above all, when your voices are heard in government, it's far more likely that your basic needs will be met.

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Now that your basic expenses and savings needs are met, you know how much money you have to spend guilt-free on anything you want like shopping, eating out, and entertainment.

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