I say no because money, beyond having enough to get what you need and maybe a little cushion to fall back on, can be a curse as much as it is a blessing. Don't get me wrong, you can't live in this world without it (though there are still a few uncontacted tribes scattered across the globe for example) but I'd rather do more with less than be rich because of the many problems that come along with being rich, as good as it seems.
Yes you are right I think. Being rich can bring it's own problems. You have to think about what sports car you want to buy, mansion you want to live in, or people trying to steal your money. If you are poor you have simpler problems. Can you afford to eat, or pay the rent etc.
yes, i care about being rich because money solves a lot of problems. it only causes problems when you don't have the mindset to manage it properly. money gives you freedom, which is the most important thing in life.
Those nice things aren't everything and can even bring about unnecessary attention (as you mentioned, thieves as an example). Plus, if you're a guy, you'll have a hard time figuring out if women are attracted to you or your money and possibly status. I'd rather be the guy that does good does for other and makes plenty of friends who are willing to go out of their way for you and even buy you those luxury items or helps you get them for cheap. Don't get me wrong, I'd gladly accept a million dollars if someone literally just handed it to me but I still wouldn't go on a spending spree to go out and impress people. If you have to try to impress people (especially women) to get them to like being around you, then they aren't worth your time.
I doubt anyone would refuse $10,000,000 for free (making them rich). The only question would be what do I have to do for that $10,000,000. I have a lot of pride and self dignity, so anything that may affect that will probably be denied
You're right. Money doesn't guarantee happiness.There are so many rich people who commit suicide. But I think being wealthy gives you a better chance at happiness.
I'd love to have enough money to have a second home on a nice beach somewhere. The problem is having enough money so that I would have enough free time to spend at the second home. It's a realistic possibility that I could buy a vacation home in ten or fifteen years. The problem is I'd only have two or three weeks a year to spend there.
Somewhat. I tend not to think money will solve all my problems, but they would solve quite a lot. If I had more money, I would contribute to this site!
Ahem... <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gUhRKVIjJtw?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> So apparently some rich people know. This not to mention how 78% of all NFL players and 60% of all NBA players are broke/in debt after retirement. Did I even mention any lottery horror stories? I'm not saying I don't want to be well off to some degree but I'd prefer not to have too much money and instead be friends with people and close with family members who can help with my wants (as opposed to me getting my needs).
Having money doesn't cause these problems, being an idiot/too nice does. You'll never hear about guys like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady going broke, that's because people who know how to manage their money have absolutely 0 problems being rich.
Most NBA players and NFL players that end up dumb and broke were dumb and broke before they got their money. They just enjoyed a different life before they ended up right back where they began.
But there are also unspoken problems (to the public anyways) for high profile people like that, as they are generally at the mercy of the people who pay their salary and endorsements if they want to keep their lifestyles. You're right though, it takes a combination of being humble as well as having enough fortitude to say no to every request or supposedly bright idea/investment that comes to your head. Me personally, I just say I prefer not to go through the trouble, I'd rather have enough for me and a potential future immediate family and make good friends who will go out of their way to buy us stuff (i.e. our wants). I may buy a few "wants" but not the majority.
I don't care about being dirty filthy rich, but I want to have enough money to retire comfortably at a decent age (55-60), the earlier the better. To do so will require significant investment and savings to a point which, to some, may be considered "rich". In other words, more than just a fallback cushion.
Rich enough to have food on my tables, a bed to sleep in, and roof over my head. I create my own adventures
