Unquenchable Desire: The Allure Of Greedy

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WHAT IS GREEDY

In this case Greed is the desire to have more of something, such as food or money, than is necessary or fair, intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

Greediness denote an excessive, extreme desire for something, often more than one's proper share. Greed means avid desire for gain or wealth and is definitely uncomplimentary in implication, Some common synonyms of greedy are acquisitive, avaricious, covetous, and grasping. While all these words mean "having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions," greedy stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire. When is it sensible to use acquisitive instead of greedy?

Different Between Ambition And Greedy

Greed and ambition both refer to the desire to achieve or gain things. However, there is a major difference between greed and ambition. Greed is the intense and selfish desire to achieve money, power, or status. Ambition is the desire and determination to, mean while greed is outward focused and has something to prove to others — ambition is internally focused and has something to prove to the person themselves. Greed does not understand the word, “enough” — ambition does. Greed is rooted in a scarcity mindset — ambition is rooted in an abundance mindset.

CAN GREEDY EVER BE A POSITIVE FORCE, OR IS IT ALWAYS DESTRUCTIVE

The good of greed refers to the potential advantageous consequences for society as a whole and for greedy people themselves. The bad of greed refers to the potential harm that it causes to others, and the ugliness of greed refers to the disadvantageous consequences of being greedy for the people themselves.

Mean while greed is also known as one of the seven deadly sins. However, it may have a purpose, according to evolutionary psychologists. They believe that, by pushing us to amass status-signalling possessions, greed can help us attract a mate and thus perpetuate our genetic code.

I prefer to look at greed as a coping mechanism. In my interactions with greedy people, I have observed that many are trying to fill an inner void or solve another emotional problems.

Early negative experiences with parents appear to set the stage for feelings of low self-esteem. Many greedy people obsessively pursue wealth as a substitute for what they feel is lacking inside them. But they ignore the high price that comes with greediness – a stunted life.

Materialistic pursuits are often an attempt at relieving emotional discomfort. In fact, the behaviour of greedy people can be compared to that of substance abusers. But just like drugs, material possessions can never provide the comfort and reassurance we all crave. On the contrary, the greedier we become, the more we advance on the path of self-destruction. Unfortunately, amid our busyness, we rarely stop to ask ourselves: “Why am I frantically pursuing wealth?”

Ironically, greed is not so much of a financial issue. It is the symptom of a troubled mind trying to link self-worth to financial worth, usually on a subconscious level. But, like the proverbial leaking bucket that can’t be filled, the personal costs can be high. Far too often, greed comes with stress, exhaustion, anxiety, depression and despair. In addition, it can lead to maladaptive behaviour patterns such as gambling, hoarding, trickery and even theft. In the corporate world, as John Grant wrote, “fraud is the daughter of greed.”

Societal and existential considerations

Some believe that without a dose of greed, a given person, community or society may lack the motivation to move forward. In sum, greed spurs accomplishments. Others think that greed is simply Homo sapiens’ way of dealing with the existential anxieties of life. It could even be a means to transcend death, since our possessions persist after we pass on. In this light, isn’t greed nothing more than a fact of life? Shouldn’t we just embrace it?

True enough, many successful societies are driven by greed. It has been argued that political systems designed to eliminate greedy behaviour have invariably led to poverty, chaos and other disastrous results. I believe that, as with most things in life, managing greed is about balance. Like all potentially destructive human drives, greed must be tempered by positive social norms, such as generosity. If not, it is bound to trigger social unrest.

Thus, although greed may be important for economic progress, it is fair to say that lust for possessions may contribute to a society’s to decline. Unchecked greed can destroy the soul of humanity like a great cancer, metastasising throughout society. Our tendency towards conspicuous consumption has already inflicted severe damage to the environment. The victory of greed over.

HOW GREEDY CAN AFFECT RELATIONSHIP AND TRUST AMONG PEOPLE

Destruction of Relationships:
Over-obsession or overindulgence in oneself due to greed blinds our tendency to see right and wrong. If end up being selfish without having regard for other's feelings. People go to such extents and break the trust and manipulate others for their personal gain.
The desire to have more can spark arguments, breed resentment, and even lead to relationship breakdowns. So next time you find yourself being greedy, remember this – it's not just about you. Your actions can fuel conflict and cause irreparable damage to your relationships.

Unrestrained greed in an individual can lead to callousness, arrogance, and even megalomania. A person dominated by greed will often ignore the harm their actions can cause others.

CAN GREEDY BE NATURAL HUMAN INSTINCT, OR IS SOMETHING THAT IS LEARNED

Humans naturally gravitate to what makes them feel satisfied. Self-interest and greed are parts of human nature.
Greed is a natural human instinct -- we are all selfish and greedy at heart, and for sound evolutionary reasons. Humans invented money and institutionalized runaway greed, allowing others to become billionaires -- what sense does it make to have more than you can actually use?

MY FIRST WITNESS OF GREEDY

I remember one very wealthy God father, who's name was David, who came to me for help. David was on the brink of divorce. His wife was fed-up with his self-centred pursuits. His grown-up children were not happy with him either, as he had never paid much attention to them. David admitted that chasing deals was the only thing that made him feel alive. He always felt the urge to earn more money.

When I asked him why money was so central to his life, he told me that he grew up watching his entrepreneurial father go through several bankruptcies. He remembered how embarrassed he was when his family would hide to avoid creditors. The neighbour’s children would also make fun of him and his family’s financial situation.

I told him that he should be pleased with his accomplishments. He was now independently wealthy and could do whatever he wanted. He said that he didn’t feel financially secure and gave many unconvincing reasons why he could not relax, so I advised him to not be selfish and greedy too his family so that his marriage will last long.

CONCLUSION

In most cases the act of being greedy is not advisable because it can cause damage to your relationship, and your dealing with other, so at this point I will like to invite some of my favorites friends @richy20 @saintkelvin17 and @okere-blessing

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