Endless Pursuit of Wealth

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just_walletFull Member
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#1Apr 19, 2020, 09:46 PM
Is it just me, or do most people never really feel satisfied with their earnings? Like, no matter how much you make, it always seems like the target moves higher.
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#2Apr 20, 2020, 03:47 AM
Totally feel you on that! It's like, you're making $100 a month, then you hit $1000, and suddenly a grand feels like nothing...
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#3Apr 20, 2020, 06:12 AM
The need for more is just human nature. We never stop wanting more, and that constant grind leads to either success or failure.
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#4Apr 20, 2020, 11:07 AM
Isn't that the truth? People just keep wanting. Even if you're rich, it's never enough, right? Goals keep changing.
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0xBitNewbie
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#5Apr 20, 2020, 04:58 PM
Look at the ultra-rich, they just keep accumulating wealth. What's the end game? Do they want immortality or something?
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swiftguruNewbie
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#6Apr 22, 2020, 05:16 PM
For some, it’s about legacy and being remembered. I mean, if you had all the money in the world, what else do you pursue?
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la5eryesNewbie
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#7Apr 22, 2020, 08:00 PM
Exactly. There’s never a point where someone says, 'Okay, I have enough.' Life's a game, and we’re all trying to get the highest score.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#8Apr 23, 2020, 01:44 PM
But I think there are exceptions. Some people, especially those living a simple life, don’t care about making more. They’re content.
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#9Apr 26, 2020, 01:34 AM
True, but that’s not the norm. Most folks want to climb that ladder, and lifestyle inflation kicks in when they start earning more.
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#10Apr 26, 2020, 07:42 AM
Yeah, like once you make a decent amount, suddenly you feel you need that fancy car or a bigger place... it’s a trap!
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the_chadNewbie
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#11Apr 27, 2020, 04:49 PM
So many people strive for wealth because they fear losing what they have. It's a cycle that just keeps repeating.
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planktonHero Member
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#12Apr 28, 2020, 08:24 AM
Honestly, some people just chase after money without thinking about what they really need or want from life.
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cobra88Newbie
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#13Apr 28, 2020, 11:46 AM
And don’t forget, once you reach a certain level, managing that wealth just becomes another job! Insurance, maintenance, all that jazz.
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MadWizardNewbie
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#14Apr 28, 2020, 02:39 PM
It’s wild how having more money means more expenses. Bigger houses, more cars, and just a bigger headache.
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bull2011Member
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#15Apr 28, 2020, 07:05 PM
+1 to that! It can definitely get out of hand quickly.
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0xOmegaFull Member
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#16Apr 28, 2020, 07:57 PM
I've heard stories about rich people who still work hard just to maintain their lifestyle. Isn't that ironic?
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0xGuruNewbie
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#17Apr 28, 2020, 09:35 PM
Yeah, and those who aim for money often face challenges that push them to keep trying harder. It’s never just about the dollar signs.
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#18Apr 28, 2020, 10:40 PM
honestly, I think a lot of it is driven by comparison. Always wanting to keep up with the Joneses.
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chad88Newbie
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#19Apr 29, 2020, 03:34 AM
Doesn't matter how much you earn, it’s the perception that drives us to seek more. Crazy, right?
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#20Apr 29, 2020, 05:58 AM
For sure! And some people just never learn to be happy with what they have. It’s sad.
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