I liked one thing about "The Puck": he once said he'd govern Canada for a dollar a year and I think he and all the ones that have been PM are worth every penny of that dollar/year.
How motivated are you by money?
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Yeah, he was a Tory (see? It isn't just Glibs that are scambags, folks. lol ). Dunno how he got Gretzky
I am motivated by money. I can tell you honestly that I would like to be rich. That's the way this world is run - you pay for things you want with money. And no one managed to change it yet. And I want lots of things - I want a nice and comfortable house to live in, where no one would disturb me and where I'd be able to do just as I please. I want a good car, to be able to get from place to place anytime I like, and not depend on public transportation and on other people's kindness. I want to be able to buy really good food, not the stuff they are selling, that is all hormones and chemicals. I want to travel around the world, see different places, learn new things. When I start a family, I would want my children to have the very best of everything - the best toys, while they are small, the best education, the best of opportunities. And all this requires money. So I am motivated by money, in a real big way.
I hope it works out for you, but there's one thing you're missing- money buys a lot of things but none of the most important things. It can buy you a doctor but it can't buy you health, it can buy you an education but it can't buy you wisdom, it can buy you popularity but it can't buy you love, it can buy you comfort but it can't buy you happiness. As for thinking money will help raise your children better forget it, adversity is what builds character and instills traits like empathy- a lot of these white collar workers you see going to prison these days were raised a lot like the way you wish to raise children- they got everything they wanted.
With this economic downturn more and more people are turning away from money- money can be taxed and leaves a paper trail. Trading goods and services with your friends and neighbours can't be traced or taxed and by trading you get more equitable value for your trading assets.
What a neat question!
I enjoy having creature comforts - which usually translates into money - but I have been at the bottom of the money spectrum too and was no less happy for
the struggles I have had.
I put money into perspective and try not let it rule or define me as a person.
I also enjoy having a bit I can use for surprise charity if and when necessary -
something to give an unexpected helping hand to a friend or stranger.
If I became poorer than I am now (which is happening with the state of my savings).... I will probably be the same person with adjustments to accommodate less spending.
I enjoy having creature comforts - which usually translates into money - but I have been at the bottom of the money spectrum too and was no less happy for
the struggles I have had.
I put money into perspective and try not let it rule or define me as a person.
I also enjoy having a bit I can use for surprise charity if and when necessary -
something to give an unexpected helping hand to a friend or stranger.
If I became poorer than I am now (which is happening with the state of my savings).... I will probably be the same person with adjustments to accommodate less spending.
My philosophy exactly, Curiosity- like I've said many times, having enough is important, having a lot isn't.
It is a good question. How motivated are you by money. I've already given my true life answer. Now my second answer is - let me win a huge lottery and I'll tell you my next answer. lol
Truly, even with that I know that I would then be in a position to help out lots of people and that would be a truly neat thing.
Truly, even with that I know that I would then be in a position to help out lots of people and that would be a truly neat thing.