I’ve heard it said, “money just makes us more of what we already are.” Character and morals make a huge difference when we are poor; and even more when we are wealthy.
Bravo, so true! As I began making big bucks in finance early in my career, my natural addict self became even more compulsive and reckless, because I had the money to blow, and to back me up.
Fortunately I prioritized my family and cleaned up my act. Happiness has followed, though it is never easy for any of us to strike a balance. Be vigilant in protecting those aspects of life that are most important.
I too made a lot of money on Wall Street starting in the 1970s, and it led me to being stroked by others for my success and to have worshipful followers who wished to emulated me. The problem with my situation and wealth in general is that it is never enough. When you are making a million a year you look out and see someone else is making 2 million and you depreciate yourself because you know the other person isn't as smart as you or doesn't work as hard so why aren't you making 2 million. After all as you are making the million you are being reinforced by what appears to be success and by others telling you how wonderful you are. You enjoy all the things you can consume and so it becomes almost addictive. My end was harsher than some, my desire to be the big man was so intense it led me to booze and eventually to prison.
In our society money is how others measure a person's worth and it gives the high income person influence over others that is not justified by anything other than the fact that they have money. I think it was Montesquieu who said that if we want to be happy that is easily achieved but we want to be happier than others and that is difficult because we believe others to be happier than they are.
Money is a drug and seeking money for money's sake is an addiction. Everyone thinks money will answer all their problems but what it does is amplify the problems.
I grew up poor. On the FASFA form, my expected family contribution was $0 for college. Now I have plenty and can afford anything I want. Money is just a tool. Money isn't evil, but the love of money is. When we make money an idol, it can choke us. Money can't make me happy, but how I manage my money does bring peace and security.
When the Bible says it’s harder for a rich man to get to heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, I think most people assume someone rich had to do something evil to make money.
In reality I think it’s more because of the temptations that will present themselves to a rich man.
I’ve heard it said, “money just makes us more of what we already are.” Character and morals make a huge difference when we are poor; and even more when we are wealthy.
There's a reason it's called "FU money".
That sentiment really resonates…☀️
Bravo, so true! As I began making big bucks in finance early in my career, my natural addict self became even more compulsive and reckless, because I had the money to blow, and to back me up.
Fortunately I prioritized my family and cleaned up my act. Happiness has followed, though it is never easy for any of us to strike a balance. Be vigilant in protecting those aspects of life that are most important.
I too made a lot of money on Wall Street starting in the 1970s, and it led me to being stroked by others for my success and to have worshipful followers who wished to emulated me. The problem with my situation and wealth in general is that it is never enough. When you are making a million a year you look out and see someone else is making 2 million and you depreciate yourself because you know the other person isn't as smart as you or doesn't work as hard so why aren't you making 2 million. After all as you are making the million you are being reinforced by what appears to be success and by others telling you how wonderful you are. You enjoy all the things you can consume and so it becomes almost addictive. My end was harsher than some, my desire to be the big man was so intense it led me to booze and eventually to prison.
In our society money is how others measure a person's worth and it gives the high income person influence over others that is not justified by anything other than the fact that they have money. I think it was Montesquieu who said that if we want to be happy that is easily achieved but we want to be happier than others and that is difficult because we believe others to be happier than they are.
Money is a drug and seeking money for money's sake is an addiction. Everyone thinks money will answer all their problems but what it does is amplify the problems.
I grew up poor. On the FASFA form, my expected family contribution was $0 for college. Now I have plenty and can afford anything I want. Money is just a tool. Money isn't evil, but the love of money is. When we make money an idol, it can choke us. Money can't make me happy, but how I manage my money does bring peace and security.
When the Bible says it’s harder for a rich man to get to heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, I think most people assume someone rich had to do something evil to make money.
In reality I think it’s more because of the temptations that will present themselves to a rich man.
Has anyone done a comparison of The Great Gatsby and Mad Men?
Money is a magnifier