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I want to get rich because money, that commonplace, almost vulgar device, can be traded for time, the most precious thing in the universe, and for influence, a
by swombat 14y ago
I want to get rich because money, that commonplace, almost vulgar device, can be traded for time, the most precious thing in the universe, and for influence, a multiplier of time/action that can help me to achieve more good things in my life.
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- mindcrime 14y agoExactly. I don't need a ton of material things in life. I mean, sure, it'd be nice to have a nice house, a nice car, and a few toys. But beyond that, I just want to be "rich" enough to have the freedom to do things I enjoy doing, and to not have to worry about money. I'd like to not have to ever worry "what if my car breaks down, will I be able to afford repairs" or whatever. If I could build Fogbeam Labs to a point where an exit would leave me with, say, 3-4 million USD, I'd be set. That's not egregious wealth, not enough for a yacht and a private jet and all the "stuff" that Larry Ellison or Bill Gates have. But it would be enough to live the rest of my life, without being under the thumb of a "boss", and would give me the flexibility to do some traveling and spend time doing stuff I enjoy doing. That's all I need. Well, OK, that and a redheaded supermodel and a Maserati[1][2]. ;-) [1]: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4107942 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4107942 [2]: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4235317 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4235317