Some people say money cant buy happiness.
Some people say money cant buy happiness.
Who said I was trying to buy that?! I am generally a happy guy. I don't want more money to improve my "happiness meter". Since I am already happy, I simply want more money so I can be happy *and* not have to worry about keeping food on the table.
I hear people talk about shit like "If I become rich I am going to buy a huge house and 5 cars". As soon as that conversation starts, everyone around jumps in and they all talk about their dream home. Why am I the guy who doesn't give a shit about a huge house? Why the fuck would I want a huge house that takes a full weekend just to clean? I wouldn't even use half the rooms! Fuck that. Sure, I would *consider* moving out of my current place and into one with a garage or basement so I can have a workshop, but I sure as hell don't want a "large" house.
Below is a list of things I would do if I came across a large sum of cash:
Priority #1:
Set aside a chunk so my son could go to whatever school he wants. If he wants to go to a party university, I will set aside enough for a beer allowance--yeah I am the cool dad. If he wants a top-notch legal degree, I will include a hot legal assistant to help in his studies. Degree in music? Sure, what kind of piano do you want?
Priority #2:
I would move to a small house that I can manage--I don't like maintenance. All I want is a space I can run a table saw in without having to clean sawdust out of the carpet afterwards. 2-3 bedroom with garage and basement (or work area attached to the garage). An acre of land or more would be a cool bonus, so I can have a dog.
Priority #3:
The rest is for fun. No longer would I have to decide between fun and food. Dad needs a new bike for his next triathlon? The latest Carbon fiber machine is on the way. Friends are hungry at card night? I am buying the pizza.
I think you get the general idea. I must be a very weird guy. The last thing I would want is a huge house, and yet that is exactly what other people talk about first. As I think back, most of those conversations break out around my aunts and uncles (baby-boomers). Maybe it too is a generational thing.
Maybe money cant buy happiness. But I am willing to bet it would lower what little stress I have.
Who said I was trying to buy that?! I am generally a happy guy. I don't want more money to improve my "happiness meter". Since I am already happy, I simply want more money so I can be happy *and* not have to worry about keeping food on the table.
I hear people talk about shit like "If I become rich I am going to buy a huge house and 5 cars". As soon as that conversation starts, everyone around jumps in and they all talk about their dream home. Why am I the guy who doesn't give a shit about a huge house? Why the fuck would I want a huge house that takes a full weekend just to clean? I wouldn't even use half the rooms! Fuck that. Sure, I would *consider* moving out of my current place and into one with a garage or basement so I can have a workshop, but I sure as hell don't want a "large" house.
Below is a list of things I would do if I came across a large sum of cash:
Priority #1:
Set aside a chunk so my son could go to whatever school he wants. If he wants to go to a party university, I will set aside enough for a beer allowance--yeah I am the cool dad. If he wants a top-notch legal degree, I will include a hot legal assistant to help in his studies. Degree in music? Sure, what kind of piano do you want?
Priority #2:
I would move to a small house that I can manage--I don't like maintenance. All I want is a space I can run a table saw in without having to clean sawdust out of the carpet afterwards. 2-3 bedroom with garage and basement (or work area attached to the garage). An acre of land or more would be a cool bonus, so I can have a dog.
Priority #3:
The rest is for fun. No longer would I have to decide between fun and food. Dad needs a new bike for his next triathlon? The latest Carbon fiber machine is on the way. Friends are hungry at card night? I am buying the pizza.
I think you get the general idea. I must be a very weird guy. The last thing I would want is a huge house, and yet that is exactly what other people talk about first. As I think back, most of those conversations break out around my aunts and uncles (baby-boomers). Maybe it too is a generational thing.
Maybe money cant buy happiness. But I am willing to bet it would lower what little stress I have.