Bago Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I've been reading another thread elsewhere on another forum. It was all business talk basically. It got me thinking about money, and what it really means... To have equity and to have a company does not mean that one day you won't end up as bankrupted if the economy falls. How come humans feel so secure knowing that they have paperless money ? Also, does it matter if we see cash in our hands, as opposed to no cash in hand ? Everybody works for money, but does it really matter if we drive a skoda, to a porsche ? What do people think ? Is it a means to an ends, or just the necessary evil, so to speak ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Kiddick Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Moneys great! I think everyone should have some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyannie Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'd like the chance to prove the old adage that money doesnt necessarily make you happy....so if someone wants to give me a million pounds I'll have a good go at letting it make me happy and report back in full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 You're right Bago, it is fragile situation and things change for no apparent fault sometimes. It's not vital, but it ain't half lovely to have a bit more than you need. I do get a bit alarmed that most people attitude to money is often "when I win the lottery I'll buy an X and a Y and a Z then take everyone on holiday to A and spend winter at our villa in B. There's far too much emphasis put on the importance of possessions for the sake of it, not how they can enrich your life. Easy come, easy go I guess. That's that old saying? "From rags to rags in 3 generations". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 To have equity and to have a company does not mean that one day you won't end up as bankrupted if the economy falls. How come humans feel so secure knowing that they have paperless money ? Because a failure of the economy as a whole is pretty unlikely, to the point where most people wouldn't even consider it as a possible scenario. Anyway, why borrow trouble, if you have money now, then why worry about not having money in the future? Also, does it matter if we see cash in our hands, as opposed to no cash in hand ? Everybody works for money, but does it really matter if we drive a skoda, to a porsche ? I don't use cash very much, and to be honest, cash is no more secure than electronic money, so cash in hand or not is irrelevant. It matters to some people what they drive, but for various different reasons. I'm sure that a porsche is more fun to drive than a skoda, although i've never driven a skoda to check. A porsche is also more a visible indication of wealth if that's what floats your boat. What do people think ? Is it a means to an ends, or just the necessary evil, so to speak ? Money is just an abstract mechanism of exchange. Ie it's a representation of notional value which means I don't have to take my geese to market to barter in exchange for flour. Capitalism and money have their downsides though, currency speculation being a prime example of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordChaverly Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 The benefit of having money is not in my view the ability to acquire possessions but rather the enhancement of life choices. It affords us greater opportunities to say no to things we don't want to do. To some degree it also frees us from insecurity. As for the old dilemma about love or money, if you love money, the problem is solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donuticus Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 People who flash the cash genrally dont have all that much they feel the need to flash it to make themselves feel better. All fur coat and no knickers as my mum calls it. The very rich dont really care what people think and just happily plod on with life not really giving a monkeys. Money doesn't buy happiness but it helps. it enables people to make choices that others cant make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar_Kiss Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 i love money! and i spend alot of it too, but only the money ive worked hard for and earned, i dont like other peoples money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blip Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I became a much happier person when I stopped being envious of others' conspicuous wealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Money is made to be spent on stuff you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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