What do you think about money?
I don't care about it, though it is my ultimate goal. I don't know about you, but a lot of people have considered me a materialistic man, though I just need lots of money (millions) so that I can spend my time alone, invest in a business, manipulate people, and eat. I wouldn't spend it on irrelevant things such as cars or houses because nothing materialistic will ever fulfill me and make me feel "better". For instance, everyone I know gets really excited about a new car, house, or good paying job, whereas my overall reaction in these scenerios is just a "whatever". I just want it for accommodation and not for spending on irrelevant things. Materialism is just something that doesn't fulfill me at all, and neither do relationships. I am not trying to sound piteous at all because I don't, but I am just flesh and bones with no drive or purpose. I recognize the role money plays in the keeping track of economic value an individual has provided to the society (and thus should be rewarded for said contribution)... but the system as it stands now has given itself into exploitation by the wealthy class. Money, over time, tends to accumulate into the hands of the few in a cut-throat capitalist system, due to things like monopolies, trusts and political bribery.
I'm the same way. My family didnt have alot of money growing up. We could only afford to rent a three or two bedroom house for five people so we were pretty cramped. I mainly want money for personal security. While I may not spend the money on frivolous things I feel better knowing I can buy these things and wont struggle to pay for food and bills. I like to be able to look at my bank account each month and know I have extra money left over in case I need it. ps. I had several gsd growing up. Our last one, Annie, passed a few months ago due to old age. I am definitely getting another the next chance I get.
In order for a financial system to work sustainably and provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people there needs to be redistribution of that wealth.
Personally, I'd like to see money transformed into an optional pursuit that affords luxuries and not a necessity for the survival of an individual. Making money necessary for survival leads to all sorts of animalistic behaviors arising in human beings, which are counter productive to a peaceful and enduring society. But ultimately economics and money is just a game humans have decided to play.
Or were you asking about how I spend my money? lol. I spend it mostly on drugs and travel destinations. Personal fulfillment is far more about experiences than things, at least in my opinion. If you believe your drive needs to lie in the acquisition of material goods, then I think you will be ultimately unsatisfied. Money is a tool and not a goal. I think I would like a big house because I've always lived in apartments and I've never had my own bedroom. I've always shared with siblings. I would appreciate the privacy of my own room, and the fact that I could go to another floor to get some quiet alone time. Other perks of a big house are a big garden, so I can have dogs. My gsd passed away a year and a half ago, and I miss her dearly. Can't wait for another gsd since they're the best.
I would also like to be able to go wherever I like whenever I like. I don't have a car yet so I can't just go for a drive at night in the rain, just to sit by myself for a while. I can also go skiing, something which I've never done since we can't afford it and my family are not adventurous. I'm not a career-driven person, however, money is still a drive for me. I work 8 hours per day so I can enjoy the other 16 and my career choice allows me to do that.
I frequently tell people that peace of mind is my most valuable asset. I'm pretty thrifty despite making decent money, but I've never worried about getting fired from a job or quitting a bad job without having anything else lined up because I know I'm not living on the financial edge. In fact, I was recently out of work for a few months, and I passed up a few good offers because I wanted something better. I eventually found my dream job, but I don't think I would have had the courage to hold out for so long if I didn't have the financial security that I do.
I talked to my fiancé about that just yesterday. I am still recovering from a life burdened by debt and for years I could not do vacations or other things that are quite common for other people. Currently, I am owning a car that is close to 20yo and is just the 2nd car I ever managed to buy. Long story short: I rarely had been able to do things for fun that cost money, but I am in a much better situation right now than even three years ago and next year I will be debt-free for the first time in my adult life, ie. for 20 years. Yesterday, she saw a advertisement for a burlesque show at our theatre and she asked if we should go there. I asked her to look it up, to check the dates and the prices, but my initial reaction was "Yeah, that sounds great". Later, I said to her: "You know, it really is a different feeling to be spontaneous about these things without needing to calculate your expense costs for the month or to have a really bad feeling of guilt if I went there." It is soothing to be able to decide what you want in life and partly, yes, that is happiness, too. It is true that happiness is found in very different things and partly because of my past, I am living much more in the moment than my fiancé or other people. I do admire the beauty of nature when I am walking my dog in the morning when the day is about to start and the mood is so delicate. I rarely take pictures of these moments, but store them in memory. All those past events made me the person I am now, and I am more whole because of it.
Personally, I believe money to just be another form of power. It can certainly buy you happiness, but that doesn't mean it prevents sadness. Yes and anyone who says otherwise is probably virtue signalling or lying. In this world, in the 21st century, people need money more than ever. Life is expensive. Everything from health care and raising kids to retirement and your social status. Money, in this world, is one of the keys to happiness. Money becomes dangerous when it becomes the goal instead of a means to happiness and a tool to unlock doors that are otherwise slammed shut for many people.
Nah dude money isn’t important to be happy. It just makes life easier to handle. Having a big mansion and nice cars those things don’t matter, they’re replaceable. Family, friends, gf/bf these people are what’s important. These people make you feel safe and comfortable, truly happy. Would you rather have all the money in the world or your family and friends?
Also defining power is kind of tricky, your definition works, but it varies. Getting things done is easy if you have $1million, but that also depends on what you're trying to get done. Same with influence, because it depends who you're influencing. If you have several million you can influence those around you, but in terms of political power, influencing governors and high ranking officials probably starts happening around $100mil.
Money doesn't buy happiness. Its a statement that is a complete and udder lie that is only used to keep the poor from feeling bad about their current situations. Of course money buys happiness. The world was literally built on the idea of currency. You'd have to be an absolute buffoons' to assume anything different. Cause as any sane human being would understand and see, money is the one thing we need to survive. Due to the absolutely disgusting thing we call human greed, we've created system where life without money leads to nothing buy unhappiness and hardship. Really think about it for a second. Have you ever seen an happy homeless person? Just a person who isn't begging for money or sitting on the corner while directly looking into your eyes only for you to ignore them like they were the scum of the earth. Exactly. They beg for money out of desperation, not because there happy with their current situation. Look, i get it. The saying is supposed to talk about how experiences can't be bought and how good memories aren't made with money. However, you must understand that money has and always will play a role in your happiness. That trip to Florida didn't pay itself and neither did the people who enjoyed it with you. Call me pessimistic all you want, but if you really want true happiness, you might as well be willing to drop a few dollars in order to enjoy yourself. Absolutely! Unless your plan is to become a hermit and go to the Himalayas and meditate or do a penance to please god, I would say it is very important! It gives you financial freedom which in this materialistic world gives you the means to a lot of ends. It also, I would argue, keeps you relevant and respected depending on the amount of money you have.
I would say it's decently important, it allows for a lot of freedom and opportunity, but it depends on the individual. Some people get all the happiness they need from love and family no matter how poor they are, but most people like doing stuff. Money pays for that stuff. Money is good.
I'm the same way. My family didnt have alot of money growing up. We could only afford to rent a three or two bedroom house for five people so we were pretty cramped. I mainly want money for personal security. While I may not spend the money on frivolous things I feel better knowing I can buy these things and wont struggle to pay for food and bills. I like to be able to look at my bank account each month and know I have extra money left over in case I need it. ps. I had several gsd growing up. Our last one, Annie, passed a few months ago due to old age. I am definitely getting another the next chance I get.
In order for a financial system to work sustainably and provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people there needs to be redistribution of that wealth.
Personally, I'd like to see money transformed into an optional pursuit that affords luxuries and not a necessity for the survival of an individual. Making money necessary for survival leads to all sorts of animalistic behaviors arising in human beings, which are counter productive to a peaceful and enduring society. But ultimately economics and money is just a game humans have decided to play.
Or were you asking about how I spend my money? lol. I spend it mostly on drugs and travel destinations. Personal fulfillment is far more about experiences than things, at least in my opinion. If you believe your drive needs to lie in the acquisition of material goods, then I think you will be ultimately unsatisfied. Money is a tool and not a goal. I think I would like a big house because I've always lived in apartments and I've never had my own bedroom. I've always shared with siblings. I would appreciate the privacy of my own room, and the fact that I could go to another floor to get some quiet alone time. Other perks of a big house are a big garden, so I can have dogs. My gsd passed away a year and a half ago, and I miss her dearly. Can't wait for another gsd since they're the best.
I would also like to be able to go wherever I like whenever I like. I don't have a car yet so I can't just go for a drive at night in the rain, just to sit by myself for a while. I can also go skiing, something which I've never done since we can't afford it and my family are not adventurous. I'm not a career-driven person, however, money is still a drive for me. I work 8 hours per day so I can enjoy the other 16 and my career choice allows me to do that.
I frequently tell people that peace of mind is my most valuable asset. I'm pretty thrifty despite making decent money, but I've never worried about getting fired from a job or quitting a bad job without having anything else lined up because I know I'm not living on the financial edge. In fact, I was recently out of work for a few months, and I passed up a few good offers because I wanted something better. I eventually found my dream job, but I don't think I would have had the courage to hold out for so long if I didn't have the financial security that I do.
I talked to my fiancé about that just yesterday. I am still recovering from a life burdened by debt and for years I could not do vacations or other things that are quite common for other people. Currently, I am owning a car that is close to 20yo and is just the 2nd car I ever managed to buy. Long story short: I rarely had been able to do things for fun that cost money, but I am in a much better situation right now than even three years ago and next year I will be debt-free for the first time in my adult life, ie. for 20 years. Yesterday, she saw a advertisement for a burlesque show at our theatre and she asked if we should go there. I asked her to look it up, to check the dates and the prices, but my initial reaction was "Yeah, that sounds great". Later, I said to her: "You know, it really is a different feeling to be spontaneous about these things without needing to calculate your expense costs for the month or to have a really bad feeling of guilt if I went there." It is soothing to be able to decide what you want in life and partly, yes, that is happiness, too. It is true that happiness is found in very different things and partly because of my past, I am living much more in the moment than my fiancé or other people. I do admire the beauty of nature when I am walking my dog in the morning when the day is about to start and the mood is so delicate. I rarely take pictures of these moments, but store them in memory. All those past events made me the person I am now, and I am more whole because of it.
Personally, I believe money to just be another form of power. It can certainly buy you happiness, but that doesn't mean it prevents sadness. Yes and anyone who says otherwise is probably virtue signalling or lying. In this world, in the 21st century, people need money more than ever. Life is expensive. Everything from health care and raising kids to retirement and your social status. Money, in this world, is one of the keys to happiness. Money becomes dangerous when it becomes the goal instead of a means to happiness and a tool to unlock doors that are otherwise slammed shut for many people.
Nah dude money isn’t important to be happy. It just makes life easier to handle. Having a big mansion and nice cars those things don’t matter, they’re replaceable. Family, friends, gf/bf these people are what’s important. These people make you feel safe and comfortable, truly happy. Would you rather have all the money in the world or your family and friends?
Also defining power is kind of tricky, your definition works, but it varies. Getting things done is easy if you have $1million, but that also depends on what you're trying to get done. Same with influence, because it depends who you're influencing. If you have several million you can influence those around you, but in terms of political power, influencing governors and high ranking officials probably starts happening around $100mil.
Money doesn't buy happiness. Its a statement that is a complete and udder lie that is only used to keep the poor from feeling bad about their current situations. Of course money buys happiness. The world was literally built on the idea of currency. You'd have to be an absolute buffoons' to assume anything different. Cause as any sane human being would understand and see, money is the one thing we need to survive. Due to the absolutely disgusting thing we call human greed, we've created system where life without money leads to nothing buy unhappiness and hardship. Really think about it for a second. Have you ever seen an happy homeless person? Just a person who isn't begging for money or sitting on the corner while directly looking into your eyes only for you to ignore them like they were the scum of the earth. Exactly. They beg for money out of desperation, not because there happy with their current situation. Look, i get it. The saying is supposed to talk about how experiences can't be bought and how good memories aren't made with money. However, you must understand that money has and always will play a role in your happiness. That trip to Florida didn't pay itself and neither did the people who enjoyed it with you. Call me pessimistic all you want, but if you really want true happiness, you might as well be willing to drop a few dollars in order to enjoy yourself. Absolutely! Unless your plan is to become a hermit and go to the Himalayas and meditate or do a penance to please god, I would say it is very important! It gives you financial freedom which in this materialistic world gives you the means to a lot of ends. It also, I would argue, keeps you relevant and respected depending on the amount of money you have.
I would say it's decently important, it allows for a lot of freedom and opportunity, but it depends on the individual. Some people get all the happiness they need from love and family no matter how poor they are, but most people like doing stuff. Money pays for that stuff. Money is good.
