There will always be some new product on the market. The goalposts will never stop moving.

In a single day, it's estimated that the average American sees 4,000 to 10,000 ads.

If you rely on material things to make you happy, you'll almost always end up broke and unsatisfied - whatever you bought will probably end up obsolete within a few years.

Instead, spend your discretionary money on experiences. Memories last forever, and get better with time.