We all think we'd be happy making millions of dollars. Here's a tale of a guy who walked away from making millions and is happier than he was before.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/opinion/sunday/for-the-love-of-money.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=MostEmailed&version=Full®ion=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article
They have actually done studies that you will be happier going from food stamps to say, making $50,500 to $75,000. But making $150,000 make not make you happier than making $75,000 and are living the middle class lifestyle.
But the shame of our society is so many workers are making minimum wage while their CEOs are making millions.
Your thoughts?
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Virtue
1 hour ago
I read this this morning when you posted it, and it has stuck with me all day. Hard to believe those number he mentioned for bonuses. Just crazy...
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great reminder that it's the *feeling* we're going for, not the thing. In his case, he wanted the feeling of power, which he could have without all the wealth. Thanks for the thought-provoking post.
ReplyDelete"Money does not give happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Rolls-Royce than in a Volkswagen" is an often quoted saying by Francoise Sagan (French writer, 1935-2004)...lol...
ReplyDeleteOk, now seriously ...
I'm so glad I live in the country that I live where such differences are so rare. .
I actually feel sorry for those people who expect everything in life in terms of money.