Happiness vs Money

[theycallmebruce]

There is a sense, from most people, that money = happiness. Would you trade happiness for money? How much money would you need to be happy? Researchers have found that for every dollar that you earn, you achieve a certain level of happiness, then your happiness quotient levels off. By this I mean no matter how much money you have, you will not be any happier. According to researchers, that income level is about $55,000.

So ask yourself, do you think having a million dollars would make your life more happy?
Should our "pursuit" not be for more "happiness" than more money??
That is my ultimate goal.
bruce

 

[Cobster]

Damn right it would.

 

[SlitherySOB]

I'll test out this theory. Right now, I have little money, and I'm not happy. Send me money, and if I become more happy, less happy, or the same, I'll tell you.

 

[alex52]

To me money means security. To be secure is PART of my happiness.

 

[Silver-Stick]

I think Money = Freedom, and people who have more freedom are more likely to be happy then those that are restrained by not having the resources to do the things they want.

 

[Don Draper]

I'd trade all the $ in eternity to have both my parents back. They passed away young.

More time with them. That would make me happy.

 

[Paladin]

Money => Power => Control => Satisfaction => Happiness

I would be much happier if I were earning $100 million per day than $1000 per day. More monet means more power and ability to control my environment, which leads to greater satisfaction, which results in greater happiness.

 

[Don Draper]

I would be much happier if I were earning $100 million per day than $1000 per day. More monet means more power and ability to control my environment, which leads to greater satisfaction, which results in greater happiness.

All the $ in the world can't control an earthquake, cancer, floods or the clock from ticking forward. George Harrison had all the wherewithal and $ available to him and a brain tumor got him (same as my Mother). It's delusional to think that $ will solve everything. Sure it's a very helpful thing in some areas, in others it's absolutely useless.

Time and Love will forever, to eternity and by far, be more valuable than $!

 

[freestuff]

Money >>>> happiness.

 

[Don Draper]

Money >>>> happiness.

Sometimes.

Not always.

 

[randygirl]

All the $ in the world can't control an earthquake, cancer, floods or the clock from ticking forward. George Harrison had all the wherewithal and $ available to him and a brain tumor got him (same as my Mother). It's delusional to think that $ will solve everything. Sure it's a very helpful thing in some areas, in others it's absolutely useless.

Time and Love will forever, to eternity and by far, be more valuable than $!

Agree!

Some people are never happy, no matter what they have in terms of material wealth or money.

Work on being grateful for the things you currently have. I never understood people who always lived "wishing" for more; being happy and grateful for the person you are and what you currently have is much more rewarding. Enjoy the moment, don't wish it away, or fantasize about what could be. Look at what is, and be happy for that.

 

[lovedoc]

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[randygirl]

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Hear! Hear!

 

[Rockslinger]

I recently did a poll (yes, another bloody Rockslinger poll) on "important things" and I think health came out on top. Personally, I think finding a good chow mein place is more important than money.

 

[lovedoc]

I recently did a poll (yes, another bloody Rockslinger poll) on "important things" and I think health came out on top. Personally, I think finding a good chow mein place is more important than money.

No shilling your Polls allowed in the lounge, Mods can ban you. LOL

 

[Scarey]

Do some research on stats for millionaire suicides..money is nice..but it can't make you happiness

 

[RAWD]

More money just means different kinds of problems to deal with.

I was happier when I had less.

No money in the world can buy the happiness that I want now.

 

[theycallmebruce]

The discussion about money often comes up when I am amongst friends and family. Everyone talks about the new car they bought, or that stock purchase that they made. It's all about the size of our wallets ( and dicks ). For once, I would like to have someone share with me what made them happy that day or week or month. What makes them happy outside of buying something incredibliy expensive.
bruce

 

[4pack]

All the $ in the world can't control an earthquake, cancer, floods or the clock from ticking forward. George Harrison had all the wherewithal and $ available to him and a brain tumor got him (same as my Mother). It's delusional to think that $ will solve everything. Sure it's a very helpful thing in some areas, in others it's absolutely useless.

Time and Love will forever, to eternity and by far, be more valuable than $!

But you have to admit having money comes in handy when tragedy strikes, and tragedy strikes everyone.

When you are well off you don't have to worry about rushing back to work or losing your job when there's a death in the family. Most workplaces don't give us unlimited time off work to deal with our grief. Unless it's a wife/husband/kids it's the most a week off and back we go.

Money gives people more security and opportunities to try new things and explore. More money let's us see family all over the world. More money lets us work less and enjoy life.

To me more money simply makes life easier and therefore makes me happier in return.

 

[Don Draper]

But you have to admit having money comes in handy when tragedy strikes, and tragedy strikes everyone.

Money gives people more security and opportunities to try new things and explore. More money let's us see family all over the world. More money lets us work less and enjoy life.

To me more money simply makes life easier and therefore makes me happier in return.

This is my point exactly. That all the $ in the world won't stop tragedy from occurring. In fact, tragedy isn't even the highest of factors. Aging, disease, mental and physical deterioration, betrayals, unwelcome surprises, loss of time. All these things will happen no matter how many zeroes you have in your bank account.

Ask yourself this: I can have unlimited amounts of $ in exchange for never seeing grandchildren grow up, or travel to other countries or live healthily to an advanced age?

Money is of great assistance. That is just a basic truth. However, it simply is not exclusive to happiness. I'm not wealthy but I budget my income appropriately and I am able to constantly explore new things. I see family in Europe, Asia and Latin America yearly. I have an adventure yearly since I keep a promise to myself that yearly, I will visit a country I have never been to. A check-off in my 'Bucket List', if you will.

Do I wish I had more $? Sure, why not, but it's not my main priority. Like do I wish I was taller or shorter? I'll deal with what I have, make the best of it and always try to improve myself and my circumstances.

Do I wish I had my Mother back every Christmas, Easter, Birthday and Mother's Day? I would exchange the very blood in my veins to just hug my Mother again for 5 seconds. Do I wish I could have been with my Father when he passed away from an out-of-the-blue heart attack while on a business trip to another city? How much $ are you willing to bet on what my answer will be?

Time has no fluctuating rate of currency.

You cannot buy shares in 'Love & Affection' stock.

Sure, $ has its place in everybody's life. Regarding the things that make life worth living and gives it value: $ is absolutely irrelevant.

Good for some things. Absolutely useless for others.