Joe Rogan Says He's Not 'Interested' In Money 'As a Goal' – Explains The 'Real Freedom' Money Gives and Why Wealth 'F**ks a Lot of People Up'
Comedian Joe Rogan says he doesn't like to think much about money as a goal and instead values the freedom it gives him to live on his own terms.During a November 2024 episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," actor Josh Brolin asked Rogan about his relationship with money. Rogan said he does not see money as an end goal."I don’t think about it," he said. "What I like about money is to not think about it, that’s what I like. I like fun stuff but I’m not interested in it like as a goal."Don't Miss:To ‘Not Think About The Bill'Rogan said the "real freedom" of having money is being able to go anywhere and enjoy what you like without worrying about the cost. He told Brolin he enjoys spending on things he loves, like driving his '69 Camaro."When you can just go to a restaurant, get a nice steak, you know, order a bottle of wine, have a good time and not think about the bill," Rogan said.The Challenge of Being WealthyBrolin said people should be grateful when they have money and thinks the biggest challenge of wealth and power is resisting the urge to treat others as if they're beneath you."I’m so glad I can go anywhere in the world right now and get a meal and I don’t have to think about how am I going to pay for this," he said. "But when you start saying, ‘Excuse me, I said 204 degrees, not 190, right, read my lip.'"Trending: Disney Was Built on Character IP — This Pre-IPO Company Is Using the Same PlaybookRogan called this attitude "gross." He said service workers often have to treat wealthy people better than usual out of compulsion, hoping for a tip. Some people, he said, chase wealth just to make others feel beneath them.Few can reach Rogan's level of wealth simply by doing what they love. For most Americans, investing remains the most practical path to building wealth. Public is a multi-asset investing platform built for long-term investors. It offers AI-powered research tools, clear explanations of market moves, and an uncapped 1% match for transferring an existing portfolio.‘The Weird Road'Rogan said many wealthy people start behaving badly because they didn't have money when they were young. After gaining wealth, many become "scared" of losing it, and money begins to dictate their decisions, he said."You realize, oh my God, it’s so much better to not have to worry about your bills and so much better to have some money to buy things," Rogan said. "And then you start thinking only about money and you start making decisions only for money and then you go down the weird road and it really distorts artists. It f***ks a lot of people up."Read Next: Image: ImagnUNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets.Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga:This article Joe Rogan Says He's Not 'Interested' In Money 'As a Goal' – Explains The 'Real Freedom' Money Gives and Why Wealth 'F**ks a Lot of People Up' originally appeared on Benzinga.com© 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
