My thoughts actually went a different direction: what is wrong with us that we are only concerned about this?
I have lost a great deal of sleep in the last few weeks, because my 7 month-old son needed a heart operation. I worry about my wife and children a lot more than money... and I have an MBA and worked in Private Equity (as the poor person that does all the leg work). You would think I would be more concerned with money...
I think the developed world needs to start thinking about what truly provides joy and happiness. Is it really something that can be purchased? Will a person's life become "complete" with that 80" flat screen? I think there is a fundamental flaw in our reasoning if we think that those... things... will provide joy. I think we have an addiction to material objects.
What do you all think?
2 comments:
I think I lose a bit of sleep due to money, but it is more how in the world are we going to cover all our expenses, rent, insurance, groceries, doctor visit co-pays, prescriptions, and utilities. Forget the big screen t.v. we won't have one of those until we can pay cash for it....
I think the tide is shifting. I think that as our generation begins to come into prominence, we are seeing a rift in the population.
Some are finding out that our parents' version of success is not necessarily the only version of success that exists. Some people will look for happiness and success in living a life filled with things and money. The rest will do exactly what you're doing. I just hope I get caught up in the right group.
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