Should money be the ultimate goal in life?

EVERYONE wish to make money. It's a NEED in today's society, granted, but this does not mean it is the sole measuring point of the success of a life. If you pour all of your energy into your end goal of being financially well off, then your adventure will not include said money. One must look beyond the dream of monetary wealth to fully attain it, in addition to finding deeper meaning in life.
While some goals may seem very distant, nothing is unattainable in this world. Nearly everybody has the tools to succeed, yet most people become content with a life that requires less effort, or are too afraid to take the necessary risks. This mentality seldom leads to any sort of fulfilling life, as most people who settle for less live with numerous regrets.