An overly luxurious lifestyle isn’t sustainable for most people, and will ultimately destroy your wealth. But that doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. This article introduces the perspective of another ancient philosophy called Epicureanism, which seeks to provide a healthy balance between appreciating life’s pleasures and overindulging in them. The author compares Epicureanism with Stoicism and explains how incorporating elements of both philosophies has benefited his mindset.