Just Thinkin about C.R.E.A.M

Just thinking about how we as men, define ourselves based on different statuses. They are all tend to vary depending on age; job title, level of respect in a particular field, etc. In essence, we all base our worth on a system that is already pre-existing which means that we define ourselves from another point of view other than or own. What is the most common factor in all of these? I believe it to be money. But why is it that we focus so much on material things and such, in a time where globally our dollar is steadily decreasing in value. So the main question is how can we define ourselves with a status that decreases with time, therefore in effect we decline also. Just remember that money is not everything. I am slowly but surely learning that the hard way.