Comment by zzo38computer

The most important thing in life is: life. It is not only human life (nor is human life better or more important than everyone else, but is also not unimportant), but also the other animals, plants, etc; especially trees. However, this is too general; a specific answer will always be different than each other. Furthermore, it does not answer what is the "most important thing in general", but only "most important thing in life". I think there is no answer to the question of what is "most important thing in general" (and anyone who claims to know is probably wrong, in my opinion).

Nevertheless, it is interesting to see your and all of the comments which also have interesting ideas about it; what I mention above is only my own opinion.

I do agree with you that value is not just financial, and that you should not keep it only for yourself.