Why Do People Associate Success In Life With Money?
I see people associating success with completing college or having a good job VERY often. Do you believe that money makes you more successful in life than a homeless person? To BT - being happy because of the things you buy is nothing but corruption. This is exactly what i'm talking about.. half of the people here believe they they are successful because they have a home and a good job.
Psychology - 9 Answers - 2008-12-06 07:00:05
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I once met a man who told me that her was retired, and in his early ‘40’s. He told me that he had enough money that he would never have to work another day in his life, but would trade it all for a happy home life. If fame and fortune make people happy, then why in the world are so many of the people out in Hollywood getting married/divorced so many times? Why are they constantly in/out of rehab for drugs/alcohol? My mother-in-law of 36 years was born a few years before the Great Depression. She was born poor, raised and married poor, lived poor all of her life, and more likely than not, will die poor. Having said that, I can honestly say that I would not trade her for the richest mother-in-law in Hollywood. While financially I do not have much money, I am in reality a multi-millionaire. At the age of 62, I have never been hungry in my life (not saying that I’ve never missed a meal…just saying that I have never been hungry such as those poor people in Darfur or North Korea). I have always had a roof over my head, shoes on my feet, clothes on my back, and food on the table. I have been without a job only 6 weeks in my working career. My wife has ALWAYS put God 1st in our marriage, our children 2nd, me 3rd, and herself last. I’ve seen her take the money that she has saved up to buy herself something that she has wanted for a long time (for example, a Singer sewing machine), go out and buy presents for children that she knew would NOT have ANYTHING for Christmas. Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Proverbs 13:7 “There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches” Yes, I’m rich, but not in ways that most people would think of being wealthy. God has blessed me all of my life. My adult children still go to church faithfully, and bring their children with them. Wouldn’t trade any aspect of my life for any amount of money in the world.
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Answer 1
Because the American Dream is to become a wealthy person. And money does not. I've seen homeless men who do not beg for anything but have great views on life. The rich aren't as thankful for what they have.
2008-12-06 07:06:46
Answer 2
This is funny. People always try to be all full hearted but the sad fact is, if you can afford to buy what you wanna buy, you feel good and MOST people in this world want to feel good. So to me, money helps a lot....Just being honest! Cam- You don't think 9 out 10 people who live on the street would switch places with a wealthy person in a heart beat? You CLEARLY have no clue what the word "corruption" means...
2008-12-06 07:09:02
Answer 3
not everyone does, some (many) would say the homeless person is far richer because of the experiences and wisdom he has accumulated, than the conventionally rich person who has only material toys to show for it.
2008-12-06 07:09:06
Answer 4
It depends on a person's belief system. Other people consider making a lot of money a success while some consider being satisfied with their job a success.
2008-12-06 07:13:30
Answer 5
Well, what would you choose for your children: Gee, I hope they go to college and have successful lives. OR Gee, I hope they are homeless when they are adults. As Jackie Gleason used to say, anyone who says money doesn't buy happiness, doesn't know where to shop !!! Obviously, money can't buy happiness but poverty certainly doesn't bring on happiness.
2008-12-06 07:13:40
Answer 6
Yes I do think money makes me more successful than a homeless person. I also think education makes me more successful (albeit some may have education). I also think meaningful relationships make me more successful than a homeless person (please don't try to argue that homeless people have meaningful relationships with other people-they don't). Either way, money should be associated with success because money is a marker for success, but that doesn't mean money defines success.
2008-12-06 07:19:04
Answer 7
Depending on what you think success is. Some people think it's just living on the streets eating out of trash cans and never bathing. And in some cases getting beat up and killed. For me success was having a good job, married to the woman I love dearly and having 6 wonderful children. I was lucky and able to build the home of our dreams. Also have a lot of land to go with it. But I was able to afford this and not depend on any one else to help. We had clean water, clean clothes, good food, and a loving family and home to live in. I didn't go to college and neither did my wife. We both had excellent paying jobs over 60 thousand a year each. We were also lucky in being able to retire this year at the age of 48. All our 6 kids are married and having their own children. We are all very healthy and very happy. I think my life was successful, money does help but the love and happiness from family is more important. A roof over your head even if it's and apartment is key and important. Basic living items is important to raise a child properly and safely. Having a high school diploma helps because most companies ask for that verification. Everyone feels different on what success is..you go by what you learned growing up. I was 18 when we got married and we lived in and apartment for 2 years with 1 child and a crib for the baby and that was about it. But we had each other and the love and that was all I cared about. Our baby was healthy and he had what he needed to live.
2008-12-06 07:21:34
Answer 8
I once met a man who told me that her was retired, and in his early ‘40’s. He told me that he had enough money that he would never have to work another day in his life, but would trade it all for a happy home life. If fame and fortune make people happy, then why in the world are so many of the people out in Hollywood getting married/divorced so many times? Why are they constantly in/out of rehab for drugs/alcohol? My mother-in-law of 36 years was born a few years before the Great Depression. She was born poor, raised and married poor, lived poor all of her life, and more likely than not, will die poor. Having said that, I can honestly say that I would not trade her for the richest mother-in-law in Hollywood. While financially I do not have much money, I am in reality a multi-millionaire. At the age of 62, I have never been hungry in my life (not saying that I’ve never missed a meal…just saying that I have never been hungry such as those poor people in Darfur or North Korea). I have always had a roof over my head, shoes on my feet, clothes on my back, and food on the table. I have been without a job only 6 weeks in my working career. My wife has ALWAYS put God 1st in our marriage, our children 2nd, me 3rd, and herself last. I’ve seen her take the money that she has saved up to buy herself something that she has wanted for a long time (for example, a Singer sewing machine), go out and buy presents for children that she knew would NOT have ANYTHING for Christmas. Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Proverbs 13:7 “There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches” Yes, I’m rich, but not in ways that most people would think of being wealthy. God has blessed me all of my life. My adult children still go to church faithfully, and bring their children with them. Wouldn’t trade any aspect of my life for any amount of money in the world.
2008-12-06 07:21:38
Answer 9
okay... from someone that has been homeless.. is too ill to work.. worked her butt off for years to support a drunken and stoned hubby and three kids... success is the interpretation we have of our lives and each other. your description of success isn't the same as ours.. mine is different from theirs too.. we are individuals.. we all find success in our own ways. money tend to make it nicer.. you can afford health care.. clothes.. and food. basic needs. that is not all of success.. friends.. family.. those that are trusted and trustworthy.. they help make the world worthwhile. having true friends.. that is success.. Bilbically speaking, success is giving God his place in your life and just doing your best to follow the teachings therein. believing in Christ. other religions have their definition of success.. praying so many times a day.. offerings.. etc. we all need to make sure we don't pee on other's parades and tell them it's raining. if you think someone else is a failure.. just keep it to yourself unless you are asked directly! you dont know all their life experiences and the reasons. concentrate on being the kindest and best you possible. that is my definition of success.. God guides me to better accomplish it. good luck in your search!
2008-12-06 11:54:44
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