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  • #61
  • Sep 25, 2012 4:23pm Sep 25, 2012 4:23pm
Quoting AaronWard
People bring comfort education, food shelter and health care. Money is just an easier way of keeping track of who should do what. As for peace of mind and happiness... no I don't think so. If it did then entrepreneurs and the folks on Wall Street would be saints. Peace of mind and happiness have to do more with self mastery than anything external. As for sex, if you have to pay for it you probably aren't that happy.
In this world where effort is stored and measured in a piece of paper.

Knowing that You are not going to go hungry, have enough money to send your kids to college, to keep your shelter, food etc it does bring piece of mind.

There is a study done that shows that people below the poverty level are less happy and satisfied with their lives than middle class people (I have to find the sources for this).

and It isn't so far fetched, living paycheck to paycheck or not having enough money to feed your children does not bring bliss.

Women are biologically more inclined to look for stability and protection in a mate ( most forms of dating and marriage, relationship involved paying for sex in a way through dinner, clothing, shelter, food, supporting the family etc)
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  • #62
  • Sep 25, 2012 4:43pm Sep 25, 2012 4:43pm
Quoting the redlion
In this world where effort is stored and measured in a piece of paper.

Knowing that You are not going to go hungry, have enough money to send your kids to college, to keep your shelter, food etc it does bring piece of mind.
So you believe that your self-worth is measured by a piece of paper. I pity you.

Quoting the redlion
There is a study done that shows that people below the poverty level are less happy and satisfied with their lives than middle class people (I have to find the sources for this).
Perhaps that is the people who WORRY about being rich versus enjoying the life they have. I've seen both and everything in between.

Quoting the redlion
and It isn't so far fetched, living paycheck to paycheck or not having enough money to feed your children does not bring bliss.
I'm sure that's true. But how many times have you heard of wealthy people going off the deep end. We could start with Jesse Livermore and go on endlessly if you like. Let's face it; money is no magic panacea.
Happiness is where ever you truly find it.

Quoting the redlion
Women are biologically more inclined to look for stability and protection in a mate ( most forms of dating and marriage, relationship involved paying for sex in a way through dinner, clothing, shelter, food, supporting the family etc)
Seems like you're saying that you prefer to pay for sex 'cuz you buy your woman "stuff" because she's insecure.

Way to go !!
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #63
  • Sep 25, 2012 4:53pm Sep 25, 2012 4:53pm
For starters, money is neutral. It itself doesn't create any purpose, it is simply used for whatever the user wants to use it for. Which means it's the user's intentions that matter. Rich people, contrary to some people's ignorant opinions, aquired their money through honest, mutually beneficial transactions...providing a neededwanted service for a price that someone else agreed of their free will to pay. They usually are educatedsmart enough to know the more people they can do this with, the greater return, because of high volume. There may be a very, very small fraction of what most people call rich, who stole without being caught, inherited someone else's fruit of labor, or obtained their wealth by lying to people, saying they would give them a service, then took their money and ran (stealing). What is sad is society tries to pressure people to think average, that becoming rich is only luck...so false!
Too close for pips, switching to points.
  • #64
  • Edited 5:07pm Sep 25, 2012 4:53pm | Edited 5:07pm
Quoting Slim Buffett
So you believe that your self-worth is measured by a piece of paper. I pity you.



Perhaps that is the people who WORRY about being rich versus enjoying the life they have. I've seen both and everything in between.



I'm sure that's true. But how many times have you heard of wealthy people going off the deep end. We could start with Jesse Livermore and go on endlessly if you like. Let's face it; money is no magic panacea.
Happiness is where ever you truly find it.



Seems like you're saying that you prefer to pay for sex 'cuz you...
I saw some ad hominiem attacks and miss representation of my position.....you show me you are a intellectually dishonest person and I no longer waste my time with you.

I will give you the benefit of the doubt, one time only.


my position is that although we might want to feel like happiness cannot be bought with money, and that we are beyond that.....it is not exactly true.

Money does help because of the fact that it gives us the ability to live a more comfortable life. Biologically Women do chose the best provider, stability, and security, whether the best hunter or the guy with cash......this is not up for debate research behavioral biology.

money is not everything but it sure does help doesn't it? now.... an individual's worth might not be entirely measured in his net worth...ALL human interactions are self serving and there is always an interest or a motive behind it. EVERY time we interact with each other one is always seeking something from each other (whether be material, self fulfillment, etc).

Money being the vehicle of exchange, can attain us, Goods and services, that is the whole reason for our economic system......allocation of resources, you tell me the resources allocated to you through this vehicle does not bring you a better life.....

i invite you to think about this in more detail and do not respond from your feelings.


check out a well established psychological representation of what I am attempting to convey....The Maslow Hierarchy of needs....tell me how money fits in the picture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ma...y_of_Needs.svg
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  • #65
  • Sep 25, 2012 5:18pm Sep 25, 2012 5:18pm
Quoting the redlion
I saw some ad hominiem attacks and miss representation of my position.....you show me you are a intellectually dishonest person and I no longer waste my time with you.
I might be the most honest person you ever replied to. If you can't stand the truth it may seem otherwise.

Quoting the redlion
I will give you the benefit of the doubt, one time only.
Oh, thank you, your great highness. When you ban me it will show what a chicken shit you really are.


Quoting the redlion
my position is that although we might want to feel like happiness cannot be bought with money, and that we are beyond that.....it is not exactly true.
My position is that it does not take money to bring happiness. You obviously feel threatened because you want to ban me should I respond in a fashion that doesn't please you.

My position is; I recall my parents story and the hardships they entailed and with every hardship they became stronger until they prevailed. My Mother didn't leave because she wasn't being bought "stuff". Still, they had four kids so I can only imagine that they had sex (ok, that's a little gross).

My position is; when I was in my early twenties I didn't have a lot of money. But I was so freakin' happy and full of life..... now I have "responsibility". Can't say that's so bad as it comes with maturing.

HOWEVER, I've met old people who have an attitude like I did in my early twenties. THEY ARE HAPPY with (what we might say is) nearly nothing.

So go ahead and ban me. It only proves that you are indeed,

A CHICKEN SHIT !!!!


comprende ??
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #66
  • Sep 25, 2012 5:31pm Sep 25, 2012 5:31pm
Quoting the redlion
I saw some ad hominiem attacks and miss representation of my position.....

If I might add before you DO ban me;

I HATE being threatened.

There's just something about that that REALLY PISSES me off.

So Ban Away
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #67
  • Sep 25, 2012 5:34pm Sep 25, 2012 5:34pm
[quote=the redlion;6042341]I saw some ad hominiem attacks and miss representation of my position...../quote]

I don't believe I know Miss Representation

oh... maybe you're referring to misrepresentation.

my bad
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #68
  • Sep 25, 2012 7:28pm Sep 25, 2012 7:28pm
Quoting the redlion

I will give you the benefit of the doubt, one time only.


Your benefit is still doubted.

There is no benefit in anything you have said.

This is twice times. At least be a man of your word and show
how bold you are by having me banned.
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #69
  • Sep 25, 2012 7:31pm Sep 25, 2012 7:31pm
WTF going on in here
  • #70
  • Sep 25, 2012 7:34pm Sep 25, 2012 7:34pm
Quoting bogus
True. You and Slim are right. I should have elaborated. I've found that once people have a large amount of debt that is unsustainable long term, they keep on borrowing. the thinking is that "whats another $1000 on the mortgage, lets have a holiday". Some people, once they have paid off their large debt are quite happy to do it again, as they are used to it.
I'm all for borrowing if it is to be put to good use.
ok i got what your saying
  • #71
  • Sep 25, 2012 7:45pm Sep 25, 2012 7:45pm
Quoting the redlion
In this world where effort is stored and measured in a piece of paper.

Knowing that You are not going to go hungry, have enough money to send your kids to college, to keep your shelter, food etc it does bring piece of mind.

There is a study done that shows that people below the poverty level are less happy and satisfied with their lives than middle class people (I have to find the sources for this).

and It isn't so far fetched, living paycheck to paycheck or not having enough money to feed your children does not bring bliss.

Women are biologically...
Hi Red,

Nothing wrong with having money, and I would sure hate to be without.

From my personal observations, peace of mind comes from self mastery, not from money. I have known quite a few people who started out poor and ended up rich. It is fair to say that although their worries changed, they didn't seem to worry any less. In quite a few cases their worries actually increased significantly.

As for spending money on women, I quickly figured out that if they weren't willing to spend the same amount of money on me they should be relegated to the scrap heap.
Kill the ego, or it will kill the mission.
  • #72
  • Sep 25, 2012 8:05pm Sep 25, 2012 8:05pm
piece of mind can come from anything, i had a friend if he didn't have a girlfriend he didn't have piece of mind, so piece of mind comes from wanting something you don't have at the moment and then when you get it your at piece.
  • #73
  • Sep 25, 2012 8:25pm Sep 25, 2012 8:25pm
Quoting PoundTrader
piece of mind can come from anything, i had a friend if he didn't have a girlfriend he didn't have piece of mind, so piece of mind comes from wanting something you don't have at the moment and then when you get it your at piece.
I can promise you this; many people want something until they get what they think it is that they wanted. Then, they may find it wasn't that important after all.

At the end, you may "buy love and happiness".

But I can tell you it is not, nor will it ever be anything close to what you may have experienced in previous times. If you have family that cares about you, that is what you should cherish most

NOTHING can replace that.

In particular, Not money. It is not a substitute. It can be comforting. It can be many things. "I would rather be rich than poor".

But it is not "life" nor a guarantee of satisfaction.
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #74
  • Sep 25, 2012 9:04pm Sep 25, 2012 9:04pm
satisfaction is within, what every makes one happy, money, cars, famliy, kids whatever rock your boat
  • #75
  • Sep 25, 2012 9:42pm Sep 25, 2012 9:42pm
How long has it been since you spent a Sunday afternoon or Monday morning without opening your trading platform? I asked myself that question and can't say I was overjoyed with the answer.

If money buys happiness, what are we willing to sacrifice? Surely, sacrifice causes hardship so what amount of sacrifice are we willing to endure to achieve the happiness that we already had, (and didn't quite know it).

This isn't an answer, just a thought.
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #76
  • Sep 26, 2012 2:07am Sep 26, 2012 2:07am
[quote=spekitox;6039514
Awwww guys, guys, what is this, oversimplification day?
It's not a merit to be rich and it's not a fault to be poor. It's just a state, like your age. And it's up to you what you do with it.[/quote]

I just could not resist the social darwinisn nature of such statements. Just to good to pass (:
  • #77
  • Sep 26, 2012 3:28am Sep 26, 2012 3:28am
Have a friend who was earning (in my eyes) very good money in the range of 300k - 500k anually. He had a lot of 'stuff': houses, 2 cars, exotic holidays, the ladies,...you name it, he had it or had done it.

He was always a happy chap, full of life, a teen in his thirtees if you will.

Then came the crunch: He lost his houses, sold one car, and lived on a budget that was practically smaller than mine lol. Funny thing is, even though he had to move back into his parents house (which you could say at such "earning level" is humiliating) he didnt give a shit, he was still full of life just as when he had a ton of money and stuff.

The moral of the story is, one mans meat is another mans poison.

He didnt look at money as a "means to happyness". He looked at it as a "tool to measure his performance".

All he says to me is no matter how much you have you always push for more, but not for the sake of money, but for the sake of increasing your performance.

True story.
  • #78
  • Sep 26, 2012 9:24am Sep 26, 2012 9:24am
8. Average people set low expectations so they're never disappointed. Rich people are up for the challenge.
  • #79
  • Edited 11:49am Sep 30, 2012 9:49am | Edited 11:49am
Quoting CrucialPoint

"Average people work for a job they dislike,
... to buy the things they can't afford,
... to impress the people they don't like."


Crucial is a bloody smart young fellow to think up this

This is so true,oblivious ignorant bastards,who swear they know it all yet CHOOSE to stay part of the 95 percent
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  • #80
  • Sep 30, 2012 12:55pm Sep 30, 2012 12:55pm
I said choose to because whether they do it "intentionally or unintentionally" everyone chooses which role they want to play either big or small we always know were we are at with ourselves and no one can say they haven't heard of the different prototypes or blueprints that's available to advance one's self,to the next phase or stage,it truly comes down to what do you believe in or what do you know as being absolute truths for you because that determines what you step into or what you don't,that is why,to have the strength to move on,whether from a cataclysmic meltdown or from one profitable venture to another(portfolio)
requires faith in the principles in which you govern and to not be driven off course by"oblivious ignorant bastard mutants(added)" who CHOOSE to stay in their position/circumstance wittingly or unwittingly.


And sure you can get information overload and get thrown off course,Heck IT'S THE INFORMATION AGE that's why we avoid distractions and have an unwavering,unbending will,try your best to learn from the best teachers of the given subject you want to learn about and also if you want you can become the teacher in time just remember keep concentration,and focus, on the meat of all topics worthy of enhancing the proposition you can deliver,once you decide to
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