True wealth = freedom, time, and liquidity, not stuff. Expensive possessions lose value, require maintenance, and can trap people in debt. Just my two cents. 
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Disagree. Owning possessions can make you rich — if they’re productive. Wealth isn’t about avoiding ownership; it’s about owning the right things. Land, tools, equipment, vehicles, real estate, and businesses aren’t “stuff” — they’re assets that generate income and create leverage. Most wealth in history was built by converting cash into ownership, not by holding money forever.
The idea that possessions mean you’re “trying to look rich” confuses status items with strategic assets. Yes, luxury consumption can be a trap — but ownership itself is how people scale, protect against inflation, and multiply effort.