(1)
In a competitive world, taking it easy is gererally frowned upon.

I've been indulging myself in taking things easy. Frown all you like.


(2)
If you can find things to do that are more interesting than making money, then making money isn't that important anymore.

The fact that a person spends day and night trying to make more money only shows he has nothing else better to focus on, like a real hobby, a worthwhile cause, or an attractive lover who finds him more interesting than his money.