How many presidents have held onto power in the US history?

Monarchies have a history of getting taken down (in terms of power). They held an absolute power and a tight grip.

You could see money as a proxy for power, but that's only true as long as it's scarce and you can buy real power with it.

I've been a follower of your thinking patterns regarding 2) for a long time.

Life will be easier, no questions. But that's different question from the mental health one. Feeling useless is a pretty shitty feeling and a primer for depression.