Khan
Gone but not forgotten
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What does it take to get on your give away list?
Not asking.
I find the 'broken birds' on my own.
Though you might have a step up if you can figure out the above reference.
What does it take to get on your give away list?
Sorry Dawg, only teetotalers need apply...
Why would this be a source of stress to the unfortunate hypothetical rich person? Sure, nobody likes to feel like they have been taken advantage of and foolishly paid much more than they should have for something, but only to some degree. If I find I have been overcharged $100 for a Ferrari would I care? I doubt it. Likewise, I cannot see being overwhelmed with strees to learn that all the in-people at the club prefer Bentleys, so my faux pas will be mortally embarrassing. I don't believe that the rich have extra stress because they have extra choices. I don't see the conclusion that making optimum buying decisions is a necessary element to happiness.he could never be sure that he would make the right choice to buy the optimal product.
Sorry Dawg, only teetotalers need apply...
Why would this be a source of stress to the unfortunate hypothetical rich person? ... I don't believe that the rich have extra stress because they have extra choices. I don't see the conclusion that making optimum buying decisions is a necessary element to happiness.
I do believe that people can to some extent (not completely) control the stress in their life, or at least their own response to situations that make things stressful...
I don't think they are more stressed because they have money and are plagued with optimal buying decisions. I think they are inclined to relate to the world in ways that create stress of their own choosing.
I recall the scene in the movie "Moscow on the Hudson" with the character played by Robin Williams.
A clarification is needed first. The book I referred to did not talk about the problems faced by the rich, but the dilemma faced by the average consumer in modern life. Wanting to buy a stereo, he goes to the store and stares at wall-to-wall of displays. What brand, what style, what size should he bring home? Likewise, going into a grocery store for some pasta sauce, our shopper ponders before shelves of all different cans of tomato sauce. I recall a scene in the movie "Moscow on the Hudson" with the character played by Robin Williams.
Of course all this stress is self-inflicted. If I remember correctly, the author of the book says that the solution is simple; it does not matter that much. And I found this to be true with me, most of the time. Whenever I spend less time in choosing a product, I tend to be more happy and concentrate more on getting the use out of it afterwards. If I devote a lot of time in the selection, afterwards I tend to second-guess myself and wonder if I made the right choice.
Anyway, it really does not have to do with being rich. It's my leap of logic to think that since the rich has more things or at least more expensive things to purchase, his dilemma gets multiplied from that of the common man. But then, like you said, it is all self-inflicted, and the stress is not at all unavoidable.
That's next on my to-do list, just need a way to make it seem like fun.....
I also enjoy the annual task of weeding out and shredding old financial records. It's a great feeling stuffing a couple of folders of paper through the shredding machine.
That's next on my to-do list, just need a way to make it seem like fun.
My way is to put it into a couple shopping bags, load it into my pack and take it to Annabella the cute woman at the commercial shred-shop. I practicaly lust for some more crap to fill up my bags sooner.
Ha
I've fixed that problem. I don't buy any!The other day I was at the local grocery store and marveled at all the types of potato chips.
I've fixed that problem. I don't buy any!
I also enjoy the annual task of weeding out and shredding old financial records. It's a great feeling stuffing a couple of folders of paper through the shredding machine.
I always shred anything that has my social security number on, and while I'm at it, often also shred other documents with personal information on too.Shredders, Pffft. What a waste of time and energy. Just throw it in the trash and enjoy a Margarita or something.
So I shred things to make myself feel as if I'm doing my small part to protect my information, fully aware that it's probably not helping much
heh heh heh - the shear joy of being a cheap SOB has to be experienced to be believed. .
Finally, people are admitting that counting money can be more fun than spending it!
Many descendants and relatives of Scrooge McDuck here! We might be all related.
Sure are (Quack!)...
Frugality gives people the financial resources to be able to stand up for oneself even if it means you get canned.
More stuff can quickly become a problem. But more money?
As I get older I want less.