Prose from a Poshboy

[pleno1]

Everybody needs to have some form of goal or something to strive/aspire to otherwise you're life can become a fucking grind.

[pleno1]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Great post.

[strak33]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Great post.

Time to end the discussion

[SuuPRlim]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Great post.

YES

[Honeybadger]

I could drivel on my pages lol, but we've had enough of that in Honeybadgers diary

Cheeky bastard!!

Here is my drivel on the subject.

In my opinion, having goals, aspirations and dreams is a good thing for two reasons:

A) We might become happier through achieving these goals and aspirations, and
B) We might become happier through the process of working to achieve these goals and aspirations.

I believe that B is rather more important in deciding how happy we are than A. Happiness most likely comes from the travelling, not the arriving. Goals, aspirations, desires, targets... these help us to know the direction that we should be travelling on the path. But the key thing is the travelling. If we don't enjoy that then we will never be happy. Because, in reality, we never really 'arrive'... we are always going to be on the journey.

One thing that is definitely true IMO is that things like wealth are perception driven; and this perception is mainly focused on the direction in which we are headed rather than the place we are now. There was that German guy who killed himself a few years back because he lost billions in the stock market crash... yet he was still a multi-multi-multi millionaire. What might be our financial dream/target was his financial nightmare.

[Acidmouse]

Everybody needs to have some form of goal or something to strive/aspire to otherwise you're life can become a fucking grind.

I don't and because of that I am more content than anyone else I know, I aspire to nothing and I am never disappointed.  I never let myself down, beat myself up about career, work, money, what will be will be.

In life once you find something you enjoy doing, love going to work, money is virtually irrelevant. I would not trade the Sunday blues feeling people have for any money.

[Woodsey]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 20's?

[Eso Kral]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 2030's?

Thats better!!

[Mordeca]

Watched this a couple of months ago, and remembered it while reading this discussion..

It's long video, but as everyone has put a lot of thought into their posts around this subject, I thought you guys might like it..

very interesting stuff ..

[kinboshi]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 20's?

Not much really. I think I decided early on that I didn't want to spend all my time working just to get a good wage and chose to do something I'd enjoy above more lucrative options.  I also decided that I didn't want to live and work in London, as it's not for me, even though that's where the most opportunities for me were (and still are). My brother on the other hand, loves it in London.

I still want more money, in fact I'm at a bit of crossroads at the moment as my current contract has come to an end, and I'm looking for another whilst working on some smaller projects.  However, I have a plan for a website that I'd like to have built and if it comes off would make me a fair bit of money. I think I have the know-how and experience in this area to do it, I just need to decide if I want to plough my time and effort into it - and would also need some investment to get it off the ground and pay for the development.  It's an opportunity to do something for myself (rather than helping other people make lots of money from their websites), and also an opportunity to make some serious money.

If it's successful will I be happier?  Well, I'd be richer and it would provide a decent pension and give me 'options' in terms of what I can do. Wouldn't make me happy (as I consider myself to be pretty happy most of the time anyway), but it might reduce some worries, etc. If it all went wrong, then I'd be pretty much where I am now - so nothing ventured, nothing gained. If I don't give it a shot, maybe I'll regret not having a go and be left thinking 'what if?'.

[kinboshi]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 2030's?

Thats better!!

 

[Woodsey]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 20's?

Not much really. I think I decided early on that I didn't want to spend all my time working just to get a good wage and chose to do something I'd enjoy above more lucrative options.......etc

Well you got there ahead of me then probably. In my 20's I was very money focused and wanted to earn as much as I could to spend on bullshit I didn't even need and was just a general spewer of money.

I'm still a bit of a spewer but not as bad as I was, but I've realized I don't need a shit load to do all the stuff I want to. Ok I've got a reasonable income, but about 5 or 6 years ago turned down a significant step up the ladder which could have got me 20-30k more per year, I just thought I really can't be arsed with the hassle that goes with it and didnt need the extra money that badly anyway. Now if they were to flick it my way anyway for min effort of course I'd take it, but with all the extra hassle forget it!

So yes I agree being skint is probably not fun, but once you're ok ish, the next jump up the ££££ ladder does not make you that much happier, certainly not for me anyway.

Now if they were to offer me an extra months holiday per year that would make me a lot happier  

[david3103]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 20's?

Not much really. I think I decided early on that I didn't want to spend all my time working just to get a good wage and chose to do something I'd enjoy above more lucrative options.......etc

Well you got there ahead of me then probably. In my 20's I was very money focused and wanted to earn as much as I could to spend on bullshit I didn't even need and was just a general spewer of money.

I'm still a bit of a sewer but not as bad as I was, but I've realized I don't need a shit load to do all the stuff I want to. Ok I've got a reasonable income, but about 5 or 6 years ago turned down a significant step up the ladder which could have got me 20-30k more per year, I just thought I really can't be arsed with the hassle that goes with it and didnt need the extra money that badly anyway. Now if they were to flick it my way anyway for min effort of course I'd take it, but with all the extra hassle forget it!

So yes I agree being skint is probably not fun, but once you're ok ish, the next jump up the ££££ ladder does not make you that much happier, certainly not for me anyway.

Now if they were to offer me an extra months holiday per year that would make me a lot happier 

Confirmed potty mouth

But what would you do with an extra month of holidays Jase?

[smashedagain]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 20's?

Not much really. I think I decided early on that I didn't want to spend all my time working just to get a good wage and chose to do something I'd enjoy above more lucrative options.......etc

Well you got there ahead of me then probably. In my 20's I was very money focused and wanted to earn as much as I could to spend on bullshit I didn't even need and was just a general spewer of money.

I'm still a bit of a sewer but not as bad as I was, but I've realized I don't need a shit load to do all the stuff I want to. Ok I've got a reasonable income, but about 5 or 6 years ago turned down a significant step up the ladder which could have got me 20-30k more per year, I just thought I really can't be arsed with the hassle that goes with it and didnt need the extra money that badly anyway. Now if they were to flick it my way anyway for min effort of course I'd take it, but with all the extra hassle forget it!

So yes I agree being skint is probably not fun, but once you're ok ish, the next jump up the ££££ ladder does not make you that much happier, certainly not for me anyway.

Now if they were to offer me an extra months holiday per year that would make me a lot happier  

Confirmed potty mouth

But what would you do with an extra month of holidays Jase?

me, well then I'd have 13 months of holidays a year

[Woodsey]

LOL at loads of people who are in the top 1% of wealthiest people in the world (http://www.globalrichlist.com/) saying that money/wealth won't help in making you happier.  You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to be rich, anyone who has enough money to live comfortably and have choices in what they do IS wealthy.

Living in a capitalist society, it's going to be very difficult (not impossible though) to live happily without having adequate wealth. With adequate wealth, you have the potential to enjoy health (well, you have more of a chance than someone without access to a decent health service, basic nutrition, etc.) and will actually have some time for 'leisure'.

Money doesn't make people happy, but the lack of it can definitely put a dampener on things.

Dan has your attitude to money changed since you were in your early/mid 20's?

Not much really. I think I decided early on that I didn't want to spend all my time working just to get a good wage and chose to do something I'd enjoy above more lucrative options.......etc

Well you got there ahead of me then probably. In my 20's I was very money focused and wanted to earn as much as I could to spend on bullshit I didn't even need and was just a general spewer of money.

I'm still a bit of a sewer but not as bad as I was, but I've realized I don't need a shit load to do all the stuff I want to. Ok I've got a reasonable income, but about 5 or 6 years ago turned down a significant step up the ladder which could have got me 20-30k more per year, I just thought I really can't be arsed with the hassle that goes with it and didnt need the extra money that badly anyway. Now if they were to flick it my way anyway for min effort of course I'd take it, but with all the extra hassle forget it!

So yes I agree being skint is probably not fun, but once you're ok ish, the next jump up the ££££ ladder does not make you that much happier, certainly not for me anyway.

Now if they were to offer me an extra months holiday per year that would make me a lot happier  

Confirmed potty mouth

But what would you do with an extra month of holidays Jase?

Fuck yeah lol.

I'm Andrew btw, nice to meet you