When we do not have money, and have no viable means to take care of our obligations bad imaginations starts to crop up in our head and our existence feels threatened and when you feel threatened your fight for your life and this includes doing whatever possible to survive. Anna, I think you are missing his point. Money is only important to us now because it is required to access any resource we need.
What Joshua is saying, and I agree with, is that Money is actually inhibiting our human potential to evolve, because it is quite difficult to attain sufficient amounts to individually thrive in the current construct of the Monetary system we live under.
If we did not have the obstacle of Money inhibiting our potential, every human on earth would be free to unlock their true passions instead of spending their entire lives trying to make enough money to survive. I believe money is important in order to survive. But I believe that practicing simplicity is more importance in order to gain happiness.
Money is really very very important. The person who says that money is not important: does not spend sleepness nights without food. Money is needed for food, shelter, clothes.
Well I agree that money is important, but I am not sure if it is worth spending all our short time on earth to earn money? Is not enough if you have the what you require to live and a bit more. Where does the search for money end? Hey, good post! All the best to you! One of my idols is Jesus. He constantly refuted the importance of money, instilling in his followers the concept of appreciation.
He would offer help in return for food, shelter and spirits instead of accepting payment in the form of currency. Money is a means to an end. If no one in the entire world can fathom a more efficient means then I would call it important.
Personally, I find that to be a sad statement for humanity. The most important part is how much money will be enough for you to make you happy and how to get it.
But, what are some reasons why money is not all that important? My answer is this: the only time I can see when money is not important is if you are living off the land kinda like a hobo or something,where you have no financial responsibilities like rent,electric,travel to and from work,etc. But, you still need to eat, and find a way to replace worn out clothing, so you may still need money for these kinds of things,but just not as much as most people. Money is absolutely important, but its importance is often overshadowed by other interests.
I think your example of a movie star doing commercials is spot-on add in a dash of ego to the equation, too. How much does one person NEED, anyway, before they end up becoming a caricature? As much as we want to deny money as not important for our happiness but we do need money to be happy.
The chance of not worrying about it makes us happy, thus money is important to be happy. As the my retirement is around the corner with no savings never had enough to live on and to save and a pittance of a pension I realize now how important money is. I will certainly not be happy inspite of the clamour about money not being able to by happiness. It can certainly facilitate it. Ya it is funny how we send such conflicting messages.
Financing your own vehicles is a good step towards a great financial future. I am what is called diversification. More family, health, personal time directly correlates to having more money. It makes me happy when I have enough money to provide for my family and give them a better standard of living.
In addition, health and the amount of personal time a person has relies so much on the amount of money they have. Eating better, improved medical attention, less time at work, etc.
Sure, the place was quite poor, but it was down to earth and the people were real, whereas I started to see people here as two-faced. However, after a while I lived there for a month first, then another half a year , I started to see that that was not the case at all. It might have been more laid back in some respects, but in general, it was still the same thing as everywhere else in the world.
People like money there too and they like technology and they buy the latest phones even though they live in dirt. Needless to say, I was disappointed that the world was ruined all over. Other than that, I was happier poor. I agree that having enough money to alleviate any financial stress does add a sense of happiness to your life. In fact in may reduce it. My father always says, life use to be much simpler when we didnt have any money.
Neither made me happy but there is no doubt that having enough money makes you feel more secure. I appreciated losing a lot of money because it enabled me to live more frugally and wisely and make good choices. Beforehand I was quite extravagent and wasteful. Now, I would like to increase my net worth again, but become a lot smarter when it comes to spending and investing.
Your points are absolutely valid. Money is important. Money is just a form of exchange for goods and services. It could easily be something else, like tissue paper or pencils. Just the society we live in.
From your list of reasons of why money is important, it all seems to point to material things and needs, except for the second to the last one in which you need money to give to charity. Money is only a vehicle. Human nature dictates how it is used and perceived. Yes, it is important. We should not overvalue it because then greed can consume you. We should also not undervalue it either because it is needed for survival.
Money is extremely important. People who says money is not important had never been poor. Once the basic are taken care of, money is still important but I agree there are more important things like heath, family, and much more. How much do you really need to live comfortably or even beyond comfortable? Yet so many people just keep working and slaving to have MORE money. And the cost is significant — missed time with family, spouses, and downtime for yourself. Nothing wrong with money but as the saying goes, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.
We should use money not be used by our desires to always have more. I agree, and this also ties to what Donna said in her comment above.
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Great post Gary. My balance with money was unbalanced earlier in my life. Always working more hours, chasing more money and spending. I definitely think of money as freedom and security. I loved hearing Suze Orman say on her show that to do well financially, one must get as much joy from saving as he or she does from spending. The biggest freedom money has given us is the freedom from extreme worry.
When we were barely making our expenses in NY it was like having a monkey on our backs all the time. Spending today is mostly on what I really need and savings definitely gives me security. Great post! Michelle, I think that concentrating on your debt is a good way to go.
You have time on your side, and as soon as you can free yourself of your debt, your focus can be on making your money work for you in ways that will enhance your life. Part of having balance is knowing when to hustle and when to slow down. Or at least, you need to not have debt. If you can make money less of an issue you can focus on the more important things in life. I agree with your evaluation, Mrs. So much truth in this post.
Money allows us to have experiences, more so than just all the stuff we try to fill our homes with. I love that you included those verses as well. Thank you, Liz. Spot on! Money is important. It gives us the experiences we dream about, and I think it enables us to buy what our loved ones need to support them. Totally agree, Jayson. Money is all about freedom to me. Money is pretty much peace of mind.
Good thoughts, Mel. Without having money, I would never get to my goal of reaching financial freedom. Money can give you financial security and safety for you and the people you love. Certain basic needs have to be met, such as food, shelter, healthcare, and more. As money is essential in life, an understanding of basic personal finance principles is needed. You need to know how to make money , save money, and have enough so you can provide for your daily needs and retirement later on in life.
What you should remember from this article is this: money is neither good nor bad. Money is just a tool; it is something neutral that you can use towards your goals. Money is a tool that can build up or a tool that can break down. It can allow you to go after your goals, pursue your dreams, grow personally, and make the world a better place. Money can also be used in negative ways; for example, money can allow you to take advantage of people.
You can compare money with a knife. You can cook tasty meals with a knife, or you can hurt someone. The choice is yours. Money can be used towards a better life; that is why money is important. There are tons of other answers to the question of why is money important, including:. While you may have different reasons why money is important, there always are great reasons to have more money.
Money is important. It can provide us with our basic needs to live life, give us access to healthcare when needed, give us a good education, and give us choices. However, we need to be careful not to glorify money. Yes, money is important. Yes, money management and saving money are great.
Yes, we need money and financial resources to survive. Many people feel the need for more money. People who are greedy on Wall Street, the people, charging more than they should for certain services, and the people who want to get rich no matter the costs. While it is good to think that money is important, that is no reason to chase money no matter what. No matter who you hurt, no matter what you have to do.
How much money is enough is a very important question. Money is a tool that you will need in life.
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