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quiet · 03-08-2004, 12:53 AM

as wonderful as large amounts of cash might be, it's only one of many components that add up to happiness.

those who feel the simple equation money=happiness, haven't got a clue in my opinion, and likely have never been there. what do you think?

riosluts · 03-08-2004, 12:54 AM

yeah but pretty soon u will get bored of having everything and you wont be happy anymore. like the saying "money isnt everything".

03-08-2004, 12:55 AM

Money can buy things to make you happy, but if you don't have a person to share them with that you actually love or care for, you've got nothing but a shitload of useless things that make you feel like somebody.

I'd rather be a nobody with loved ones than a somebody with stacks of wasted paper.

psyko514 · 03-08-2004, 12:56 AM

there's a track by a canadian rapper and the chorus is "money can't buy me happiness. but i'm happy, so i can buy what i want, anytime that i want"

good track.

StickyGreen · 03-08-2004, 12:56 AM

your right...money does not equal happiness...but it sure makes things in life much easier...

Swiftone · 03-08-2004, 12:57 AM

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Originally posted by quiet
as wonderful as large amounts of cash might be, it's only one of many components that add up to happiness.

those who feel the simple equation money=happiness, haven't got a clue in my opinion, and likely have never been there. what do you think?

The problem is most people don't have the luxury to get to the point where they dont HAVE to worry about money.

For me, money isnt about being able to buy everything, its about having peace of mind and being able to enjoy what I like without having to worry about how much i'll make, whether I can afford it, etc.

$5 submissions · 03-08-2004, 12:57 AM

Good post, Quiet.

Other components to happiness would be (for me at least)

Creating something new

Overcoming obstacles

A sense of wonder

DarkJedi · 03-08-2004, 12:57 AM

money /= happiness

TheJimmy · 03-08-2004, 12:58 AM

you are right, happiness is more than MERE money....however, with the financial issues handled in life it makes it a lot easier to address the higher issues...

I will always recommend to get the money shit out of the way so you can work on the more fun and important shit in life...

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 12:58 AM

For myself FIRST, but if ONLY me, who am I?

chodadog · 03-08-2004, 12:58 AM

Money = Freedom

m00d · 03-08-2004, 12:58 AM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream
For myself FIRST, but if ONLY me, who am I?

when keeping it real goes wrong

X-Wing · 03-08-2004, 12:59 AM

Money doesn't buy happiness but it can buy a good damn imitation.

Rorschach · 03-08-2004, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by StickyGreen
your right...money does not equal happiness...but it sure makes things in life much easier...

Damn straight... it's very difficult to be happy when you're stressed and struggling to pay rent and bills.

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by m00d
when keeping it real goes wrong

excuse me?

you don't have a FUCKING CLUE do you?

Petr · 03-08-2004, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by chodadog
Money = Freedom

yes, that's more like it

m00d · 03-08-2004, 01:02 AM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream

excuse me?

you don't have a FUCKING CLUE do you?

No one has a FUCKING CLUE what your post meant.

reynold · 03-08-2004, 01:02 AM

Money is what I think the people needs now.
But it's not happiness, not yet.

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:03 AM

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Originally posted by Rorschach

Damn straight... it's very difficult to be happy when you're stressed and struggling to pay rent and bills.

i've been rich and poor, i find happyness is more a function of the social structure around you than your financial staus. One of the happiest times of my life was when I was poorest - in university. Worked while in school - left with huge debt too, but I loved it cause I had soo much fun and great friends, mind you right now is just as good or better with all the people I've met and hang with in his biz.

psyko514 · 03-08-2004, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream

excuse me?

you don't have a FUCKING CLUE do you?

don't mind him. he believes he's making a quality post which in turn makes him believe his sig is worth $500 a month.

Ironhorse · 03-08-2004, 01:04 AM

I've seen both sides of the coin and the equation is nowhere as simple as that, money does not equal happinness but sure as hell makes things easier

quiet · 03-08-2004, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by Rorschach

Damn straight... it's very difficult to be happy when you're stressed and struggling to pay rent and bills.

i know where you're coming from, and i want to agree with you. but if i'm completely honest, the BEST days of my life were my University years. this included struggling to pay the bills, living on a shoe string, etc. no money for anything. the best years of my life.

2nd best time of my life was directly before uni, living in staff accommodations at a ski resort. fuck all for money.

but of course, money is a wonderful thing...

bhutocracy · 03-08-2004, 01:04 AM

I saw a study done that said the price of happiness was 350k a year. While it opens you up to new hassles and lifestyle increases to fit your wage it does typically erase the traditional "we don't have enough money" (as in to eat not have an in house chef/nanny) - "look at all our bills" (as in power not porsche payments) hassles and they are the happiest strata of people.

it certainly doesn't equal happiness but it does remove a source of unhappiness or at the very least relationship tension.

maxjohan · 03-08-2004, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by TheJimmy

I will always recommend to get the money shit out of the way so you can work on the more fun and important shit in life...

What I'm trying to do right now lol.

When I'm 22 it's all fun ?

psyko514 · 03-08-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream

i've been rich and poor, i find happyness is more a function of the social structure around you than your financial staus. One of the happiest times of my life was when I was poorest - in university. Worked while in school - left with huge debt too, but I loved it cause I had soo much fun and great friends, mind you right now is just as good or better with all the people I've met and hang with in his biz.

very true. i remember being 18 years old, working 25-35 hours a week at mcdonalds, going to class during the day and partying hard on weekends with my girlfriend and friends. it was a great time! of course, i skipped all my classes and dropped out, but still, it was a great time!

Ironhorse · 03-08-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by quiet

i know where you're coming from, and i want to agree with you. but if i'm completely honest, the BEST days of my life were my University years. this included struggling to pay the bills, living on a shoe string, etc. no money for anything. the best years of my life.

2nd best time of my life was directly before uni, living in staff accommodations at a ski resort. fuck all for money.

but of course, money is a wonderful thing...

I agree the best times of my life were when I had barely enough for cup of coffee to share with my wife in our early days.

Blondie23 · 03-08-2004, 01:06 AM

Money alone wont make you happy, but a lack of money can definitely make you unhappy.

m00d · 03-08-2004, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by psyko514

don't mind him. he believes he's making a quality post which in turn makes him believe his sig is worth $500 a month.

somewhere an ass is missing it's kiss

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by m00d

No one has a FUCKING CLUE what your post meant.

i'd dare to bet most people in here GET IT, it just takes an iq over about 80 to be able to comprehend it. Think about it - it MAY come to you after a bit - when you finally GET it, you be amazed at it. It's a life philosophy and a VERY good one at that.

the quote is about 2000 years old too.

psyko514 · 03-08-2004, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by quiet

i know where you're coming from, and i want to agree with you. but if i'm completely honest, the BEST days of my life were my University years. this included struggling to pay the bills, living on a shoe string, etc. no money for anything. the best years of my life.

2nd best time of my life was directly before uni, living in staff accommodations at a ski resort. fuck all for money.

but of course, money is a wonderful thing...

are they the best years of your life in retrospect or did you feel the same at the time?

because when i was doing 35 hours of class and 35 hours of mcdonalds, i thought it sucked. but in retrospect, i had a great time.

m00d · 03-08-2004, 01:08 AM

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Originally posted by psyko514

very true. i remember being 18 years old, working 25-35 hours a week at mcdonalds, going to class during the day and partying hard on weekends with my girlfriend and friends. it was a great time! of course, i skipped all my classes and dropped out, but still, it was a great time!

oh wait! you found it!

quiet · 03-08-2004, 01:09 AM

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Originally posted by psyko514

are they the best years of your life in retrospect or did you feel the same at the time?

because when i was doing 35 hours of class and 35 hours of mcdonalds, i thought it sucked. but in retrospect, i had a great time.

at the time i loved them, and now i love them even more. never worked at mcdicks though (ski hill lifty, coffe shop guy, then genetics lab guy).

m00d · 03-08-2004, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream

i'd dare to bet most people in here GET IT, it just takes an iq over about 80 to be able to comprehend it. Think about it - it MAY come to you after a bit - when you finally GET it, you be amazed at it. It's a life philosophy and a VERY good one at that.

the quote is about 2000 years old too.

Yes it's a philosophy, but it has no relevance to this thread.

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by psyko514

are they the best years of your life in retrospect or did you feel the same at the time?

because when i was doing 35 hours of class and 35 hours of mcdonalds, i thought it sucked. but in retrospect, i had a great time.

i knew i was enjoing myself at college.

I know I'm enjoying myself now.

there was a few years there in the financial biz that I didn't enjoy, but I don't regret them for a second.

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by m00d
Yes it's a philosophy, but it has no relevance to this thread.

you still don't get it

TheJimmy · 03-08-2004, 01:13 AM

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Originally posted by maxjohan
What I'm trying to do right now lol.

When I'm 22 it's all fun ?

no matter what you do, or where you find yourself in life...try to make it fun!

...unless you've made other plans

JulianSosa · 03-08-2004, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by quiet

at the time i loved them, and now i love them even more. never worked at mcdicks though (ski hill lifty, coffe shop guy, then genetics lab guy).

I was a lifty for a year then I got a job at a ski store was warmer
Good times but we all get older and have to move on

KRL · 03-08-2004, 01:14 AM

Money does not equal happiness. Often its just the opposite.

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:16 AM

Cancun March 10-14 = happyness

theking · 03-08-2004, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
as wonderful as large amounts of cash might be, it's only one of many components that add up to happiness.

those who feel the simple equation money=happiness, haven't got a clue in my opinion, and likely have never been there. what do you think?

I have more money than I will ever spend in my lifetime...not that I couldn't...I just will not spend it. My needs are simple and I am not into the material. I would give every penny that I have and be HAPPY to work at minimum wage if I had could only have my good health back.

In my opinion money is low on the list for being a component that equates to happiness.

J$tyle$ · 03-08-2004, 01:34 AM

Money can add to happiness

Money can add to unhapiness

Money can solve problems

Money can cause problems

Money can be a tool to do great things

Money can be a tool to hurt people

Money can contribute to making better choices

Money can contribute to making horrible choices

Money is not the root of all evil

Money does not = hapiness

Money can make a very wise man do foolish things

Money can not make a fool a wise man

The most important things in life are FREE - money can not buy unconditional friendship and love

AWW - Kevin · 03-08-2004, 01:36 AM

too complicated for me to explain, happieness can = money
if everything else in your life is "perfect" relationships, health etc.
in that case you feel the only thing left for you to be happy is $$$.

Most people assume that one thing will make them happy and it is always the thing that's missing in their life, be it Health, Money
a partner to love etc...
very few ppl have everything

theking · 03-08-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by J$tyle$
Money can add to happiness

Money can add to unhapiness

Money can solve problems

Money can cause problems

Money can be a tool to do great things

Money can be a tool to hurt people

Money can contribute to making better choices

Money can contribute to making horrible choices

Money is not the root of all evil

Money does not = hapiness

Money can make a very wise man do foolish things

Money can not make a fool a wise man

The most important things in life are FREE - money can not buy unconditional friendship and love

Never seen this before but they are all truisms.

matty · 03-08-2004, 01:39 AM

Usually its the people that have money that say, "Money doenst bring happiness"

quiet · 03-08-2004, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by matty
Usually its the people that have money that say, "Money doenst bring happiness"

i find it's usually the other way around.

J$tyle$ · 03-08-2004, 01:42 AM

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Originally posted by theking

Never seen this before but they are all truisms.

That's because those are MY thoughts ... I just sat down and wrote them out in 2 minutes ... SERIOUSLY!

hova · 03-08-2004, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by J$tyle$
Money can add to happiness

Money can add to unhapiness

Money can solve problems

Money can cause problems

Money can be a tool to do great things

Money can be a tool to hurt people

Money can contribute to making better choices

Money can contribute to making horrible choices

Money is not the root of all evil

Money does not = hapiness

Money can make a very wise man do foolish things

Money can not make a fool a wise man

The most important things in life are FREE - money can not buy unconditional friendship and love

Amen to that

SleazyDream · 03-08-2004, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by J$tyle$
Money can add to happiness

Money can add to unhapiness

Money can solve problems

Money can cause problems

Money can be a tool to do great things

Money can be a tool to hurt people

Money can contribute to making better choices

Money can contribute to making horrible choices

Money is not the root of all evil

Money does not = hapiness

Money can make a very wise man do foolish things

Money can not make a fool a wise man

The most important things in life are FREE - money can not buy unconditional friendship and love

smart man

J$tyle$ · 03-08-2004, 01:57 AM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream

smart man

just speaking from life experience

... and it IS nice to have money

LOL

goBigtime · 03-08-2004, 02:01 AM

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Originally posted by chodadog
Money = Freedom

I would say that you can obtain anything you want if you have have enough money, drive and ambition to make it happen.

What couldn't you buy?

What couldn't you do?

With ample money you have the freedom to do whatever crosses your mind.

However... the lower on funds you are, the shorter your list of things you can do becomes.

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