Buying dumb shit to impress others or to impress oneself or because someone told you to is not a smart idea.
It will not make you happy. It may make you feel powerful, but only for a fleeting moment.
If you have to choose between 2 or more careers or business ventures, choose whichever you align more with that brings you more joy, and does more good. Don’t just choose more money for the sake of more money.
There is always a price to pay, be it health, relationship with oneself or others, or something.
Do the right thing, and be at ease in your soul.