Antes pensaba que tener dinero era tener cosas.

In this reflective monologue, Helena Soto explains how her perception of wealth changed after becoming a millionaire. She notes that the material symbols of wealth—big houses, luxury cars—quickly become normalized and lose their excitement. The deeper transformation occurs in her mind: with sufficient money, she no longer has to constantly calculate the cost of every purchase, allowing decisions to become simple yes/no choices. This mental quietness brings peace, reduces the constant internal dialogue about money, and grants a sense of mental freedom. She contrasts this with the mindset of those who lack money, who obsess over finances and equate wealth with increased spending. Soto emphasizes that money does not buy happiness directly, but it buys the valuable commodity of decision‑making freedom, turning money into a tool for a better life rather than a luxury.










