The deeper truth here isn't merely that materialism won't satisfy you—it's that possessions actively obscure who you actually are, creating a false self that requires constant maintenance and defense. Bush offers this from a particular vantage point, having lived among the wealthy who often discover too late that their curated collections tell strangers more about their bank accounts than their character. Consider the person who spends weekends cataloging their belongings or photographing them for social media: they've inverted the natural order, letting objects become the primary subject rather than tools or ornaments in a life. What matters is recognizing that the person you become through your choices, relationships, and how you've spent your attention will outlast every single thing you've acquired.