It's useful to see money for what it is, a tool for forcing others to do things they don't necessarily want to do. Then you can translate need for money -> need for other peoples' services. You can also relieve your need for money if needs are met in other ways.
socrates for e.g. realized that his way of life was dependent on society providing him w/ his other needs. as a homesteader, he'd be busy all day instead of being able to philosophize. thus he accepted the judgement of society.https://twitter.com/a_yawning_cat/status/1390737237378158592?s=20 …