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> This is a very popular stance to take for every millionare out there. Also, many non-millionaires who are older and have the perspective common to the old li

> This is a very popular stance to take for every millionare out there. Also, many non-millionaires who are older and have the perspective common to the old like Wozniak too probably. Their kids are grown if they had any, they’re probably retired and no one expects them to change the world and they’re unlikely to have any ambition to do so. They know more people in the cemetery now than those who are alive. Because of that they know that life and its struggles are a passing thing and you have to enjoy it while you can with others while they’re with you. That is a legitimate kind of moral enlightenment that even the young with their whole life and its struggles before them can benefit from contemplating.

self_awareness 2y ago
"Their kids are grown if they have any". This is one hell of an assumption. This assumes luck, or money if luck isn't there. Because if older people are unlucky and have no money, they are losing children. All of the people I know who have lost their offspring are either depressed or alcoholic. With money, it depends on where your focus is. If it's still money, then it's sad. But if it's in other people WHILE having lots of money, then you're happy. If you get your priorities straight. The phrase "money doesn't bring happiness" is one of the most silly things I've heard in my life. It's true that money shouldn't be the source of happiness, but it's enough to see all those fundraisers for children in need of medical assistance. In these cases, money can indeed bring a great deal of relief and happiness.
spoiler 2y ago
I mostly agree with you but we should also be realistic about people's lives and modern day challenges. It's easier to enjoy life when you're not worrying about providing for one self and their family, though. Some people work two jobs to provide for themselves or their family. Even here, some people work crazy hours. You need to have enough left over lucidity, energy, and will power in you to enjoy life after dealing with life's challenges. I'm ignoring the health aspects too, and it's becoming increasingly more expensive to stay healthy in urban settings too.

self_awareness 2y ago

"Their kids are grown if they have any". This is one hell of an assumption. This assumes luck, or money if luck isn't there. Because if older people are unlucky and have no money, they are losing children. All of the people I know who have lost their offspring are either depressed or alcoholic. With money, it depends on where your focus is. If it's still money, then it's sad. But if it's in other people WHILE having lots of money, then you're happy. If you get your priorities straight. The phrase "money doesn't bring happiness" is one of the most silly things I've heard in my life. It's true that money shouldn't be the source of happiness, but it's enough to see all those fundraisers for children in need of medical assistance. In these cases, money can indeed bring a great deal of relief and happiness.

spoiler 2y ago

I mostly agree with you but we should also be realistic about people's lives and modern day challenges. It's easier to enjoy life when you're not worrying about providing for one self and their family, though. Some people work two jobs to provide for themselves or their family. Even here, some people work crazy hours. You need to have enough left over lucidity, energy, and will power in you to enjoy life after dealing with life's challenges. I'm ignoring the health aspects too, and it's becoming increasingly more expensive to stay healthy in urban settings too.