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Perhaps they don't collect luxury items as status symbols because to start, scale and sell a successful company is the ultimate status symbol of them all. It's
by nugget 13y ago
Perhaps they don't collect luxury items as status symbols because to start, scale and sell a successful company is the ultimate status symbol of them all.
It's a silly anecdote, but long before I sold my first company, when I was just another college dropout eating from the dollar menu and paying for gas with spare change, I really, really wanted a brand new BMW M3. To say I lusted after that machine would be an understatement; to me, that sexy car epitomized success and oozed the kind of vibe I wanted to send out.
Once real success arrived, however, I was surprised to find I really didn't care any more. I ended up with a used Toyota Camry because I could drive it around the city without worrying about scratches and dents.
- coolsunglasses 13y ago>I ended up with a used Toyota Camry because I could drive it around the city without worrying about scratches and dents. Not letting your possessions own you :)
- shin_lao 13y agoI have a similar experience. When I started my business, I really wanted an AM V8, but now that I can afford it, I don't care that much.
- joshu 13y agoSame. Not really an exciting car to ride, unfortunately. I heard the V12 feels completely different. I think fantasizing about cars might be more fun than owning them.
- dsschnau 13y agoI've noticed this too. As I get closer to 'buy whatever car you want' kind of money, I dream less of the shiny new muscle and I'm getting more interested in a used Miata I can beat up on a track.
- joshu 13y agofwiw i find that "well set up for the track" means "unpleasant as a daily driver" - i'm trying to set up a car that i can drive to the track and back. i am fast enough that i need harnesses, which aren't compatible with the regular seats, etc etc etc. also, check this out: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3985270257.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3985270257.html it's nice to pass people. it's more fun when you can do it with 200 less horsepower.