I couldn't agree more with this.....

Haven't you noticed the high percentage of minnows on the post of whales and dolphins. They got such influence here on steemit because they invested into Steem with money and the return of their investment is paying already.

Money is good, but the unintended consequences of having excessive lust for it largely outweighs the benefits or good side of it.
Also, just like you've said, Investment is key to attaining financial freedom