A creative person needs three things to be happy: 1. Freedom — to do what you want, when you want and how you want it. Not just in holidays and spare time — but also doing meaningful work, in your own way. 2. Money — to maintain your independence and fund your creative projects. Of course you want a nice place to live, but you’re not so worried about a bigger car than the guy next door. You’d rather spend money on experiences than status symbols.