“Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness”: Lewis Hamilton, While Owning a $23 Million Private Jet, Once Imparted Financial Life Lessons

Lewis Hamilton’s story of going from rags to riches is one that’s known to everyone. But what’s equally impressive is how he still enjoys some of the most simple joys that anyone else, even those without a lot of money, would enjoy. He embraces the little joys of life, but as his critics like to point out, with money, everything is easy. Hence, due to his stature, he once had to defend his feelings as he went on to share the problems that he and the other rich people also face.

The $285 million worth driver’s expression ‘money doesn’t buy happiness’, coming right after him mentioning his $23 million private jet, doesn’t sit well with those who aren’t so privileged, and appear to be entitled, vague, and preachy.

During a conversation with Life Beyond Sports, Hamilton said, “That’s what I love doing. I want to put my feet up and watch Sky. I get on my plane and every time I’m like, ‘This is amazing,’ but everyone knows money doesn’t buy happiness.”

“It helps in some things, but ultimately we’re all human beings, and whether it’s me or Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, everyone goes through the same relationship issues, insecurities, ups and downs, good and bad days or waking up feeling crap about something. Everyone goes through it.”

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Using his money to fight the issues of society, Hamilton is also a philanthropist. Moreover, with everything that he has done for the sport, nobody can really question the Brit for his life choices.

How Lewis Hamilton wants his legacy after retirement?

Many drivers have had success in Formula 1, but their legacies might not be the best or even be tainted. Only a few of them are remembered after retirement. This prompted Lewis to answer how he would want his legacy to be after retirement.

He said, “I hope when I’m gone from Formula One, I want to be encouraging youngsters, not talking about drivers to get a headline. When you hear people talking negatively about you, that’s not a good feeling. I never want to be like that.”

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So far, Lewis’ legacy appears to be secure, with his actions both on and off the track already inspiring the next generation. Being the first black driver to compete in F1, he has made sure that no stereotypes can be held against him or anyone else coming up the ladder.