Everything you say is true. We live in a world where looking rich is more important than being rich; we live in a world where wealth is considered to be a sign of success; we are in a world, where the desperation for money has blinded people to the true values of life; love, faith and hope.
Those who strives day and night to buy clothes for Sunday service, those who struggle hard during the week, to get money for clubbing and those who live like kings and queens on borrowed stuff are taking a path to regret.
Work hard, plan well, invest are good advice but a better advice will be work smart, plan smart and Invest smart. The sky will be the starting point.
Your post reminded me of why I work all night. Thank you. The goal is not too look rich but be rich.