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RE: Does Materialism Hold Us Back from True Contentment?
Is it better to constantly keep pushing yourself towards a better and more secure life for the future or adopt a minimalist lifestyle, free from the trappings of the dreaded rat-race and material possession?
If you enjoy the thrill of the rat race, then yes. If you don't enjoy the thrill of the rat race, then being content in the now is the way to go.
The way I look at it is ... If I die right now, while typing this reply, will I die happy (the infinitesimal moment before my synapses stop) ? My answer is yes.
If you are striving to climb the corporate ladder and you die before you make it, are you happy while doing it? If not, change your life. If yes, then keep on climbing my friend.
Phew, I made it this time.
Lol, nice analysis, mate. Yes, it's all in our different perceptions of what role we wish to fit into. Maslows model works pretty well in this regard. How high up the pyramid do we want to climb?
After I rose high enough to have to let go of 15 employees, I re-evaluated. When it comes to lay-offs, it's harder on the manager than it is on the employee.
With great power comes great responsible.