It always amazes me when I read about a sports figure who decides to hold out for more money. With salaries that are often in the millions, they feel underpaid unless they are at the next level. I heard one player say to a reporter on SportsCenter, "It's not about the money. It is about respect." A few moments later, the host of the show made the comment, "When they say it isn't about the money, it's always about the money."

This attitude of grabbing all you can get is not limited to the world of sports. It is part of the fabric of our society. Every one of us wants more. We want a better car. We look for a bigger house. We strive for a larger salary. It never ends. It seems as if our contentment can only come through the acquisition of more and more material things. If you think this is …