the first message was that in order to be successful, in order to build wealth, you have to delay gratification. you can't have instant gratification and be successful.pleasure now. the second message was usually from other sources on happiness, but sometimes from the same source: enjoy life now, while you can, because it's short and you never know when your last day will come. live every day like it's your last. trouble is, i agree with both messages. and if you read this site often, you'62616964757a686964616fe4b893e5b19e31333361313331ll see that i send both messages: live frugally and simply! but also enjoy life...