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bigfatpop's avatar

I once had a partner ask, "How much is enough? Why do people keep combating themselves and others for more money when they obviously have enough?" If he had actually stopped not long after he made that statement, because it was obvious that he had "enough," he could have distanced himself from this world, and committed his time and talents towards his family and fellow man.

Today, 25-years, three homes, and a King Air later, he continues striving for more. I sit here in the house he once owned, looking from afar, wondering if it was worth the price he paid in relationships and reputation, and whether I should have been more like him . . . wondering if what I have is, indeed, enough.

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Bob Gonzales's avatar

Such an excellent read. Thank you. Raising so many uncomfortable questions. Wealth. What is it? Based on what definitions, standards ? How badly have we exercised, misjudged our 1st level thinking when 2nd level thought process was pulling in the opposite directions - lifelong in so many cases ?

Urban‘s point about „time“ being most scarce of all resources isn’t new yet, so accurate. My own experiences, when looked at from the rear view mirror of life, reminds me of driving off that road so many times in a mighty effort & search of the holy grail of „wealth“ my conscience mind said was great yet subconsciously „wealth“ has proved to be so simple yet, uncomplicated. Right in front of me. Health. My family. Time. Without health, time is largely burdensome. With it, what joy you receive from caring for & starring into the eyes of your grandchildren when you get to tell them stories is worth millions & more. Their response & questions. Your response to them. Especially after they finally go back home - leaving you to recuperate over a beer or glass of wine. Priceless. That is my wealth. Thanks for the thoughtful piece🙏

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