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It's not 'discipline' though. If you were raised a certain way, in a certain era, it wouldn't be rational to spend it on 'frivolity'. There are a lot of peopl
by jariel 6y ago
It's not 'discipline' though.
If you were raised a certain way, in a certain era, it wouldn't be rational to spend it on 'frivolity'.
There are a lot of people like this. Tons of very rich folks living in normal homes, driving normal cars that they 'never buy news'.
I think in some ways more common than not, especially in more rural and suburban areas wherein projecting wealth isn't actually necessary to their professional identity.
- Shared404 6y ago> especially in more rural and suburban areas wherein projecting wealth isn't actually necessary to their professional identity. I don't know about suburban areas in general. I think it largely depends on which neighborhood. While it may not impact peoples professional identity, in many suburbs it impacts their social identity.
- jmt_ 6y agoI agree. I don't think it's a surprise that someone who grew up during the Great Depression could be so frugal, even with massive wealth. Many people who were young during this time seem traumatized by it, often including their children.