I don’t think you’re being mean. I suppose it depends on your perspective when using the term impoverished. For me having the ability to do what I want and when I want is very important to me. It is true you have to make sacrifices to live such a life. But if physical possessions, being one of the sacrifices, aren’t very important to you, I wouldn’t see it as an impoverished conception. Having all the latest gadgets, fancy clothing, fancy cars, just isn’t important to me. I care more about spending time in nature and spending time with close family and friends. It’s not a judgement in any way if materialistic things are important to you. We all have different things that make us happy. I found my “good life” and it works for me but may not be good for others.