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Always consider the source and its agenda. Both who wrote it and who is promoting it. ;-) --- Jian, As for pursuing happiness through wealth, it's a balancing game. Those that only pursue wealth are always working thus not enjoying the fruit of their labor. It takes maturity to understand that you've got to make time for your own happiness and then leave work behind while focusing on fun activities. The idea that you will be less happy the wealthier you are is just a socialist dream. Would you have more fun visiting the playground at a nearby park or hopping around in Disney World? The thing some people don't realize is that free time is also a sign of wealth. Being able to work only a four-day workweek while still making a good income is a sign of a good life. Then again... Let us also not be blind to the fact that for some people what they do for their jobs IS what gives them the most joy in life. For these individuals, they've achieved the ultimate. Being paid to do what they enjoy. They're not overworked when that happens. They just need to say to others, "No, this is what I enjoy doing. Be happy for me." All the above simply takes maturity. If anything people are lacking is maturity. And that's not just as far as their careers go either. Think about it. I'm sure you'll see what I'm talking about. And if you do, you're more mature than those who don't. Maturity isn't about aging, but reflection. If you never reflect on your actions, you never mature. |
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