In an age of instant gratification, we are drawn to the illusion of quick fixes, often framed by a parade of success stories — whether on stage at motivational seminars or, more commonly, scrolling through social media. These narratives promise effortless fulfillment, yet they are ultimately a gamble. True stability and resilience come not from fleeting trends but from rising above them, seeking what is authentic and enduring. This path requires an uncommon commitment to self-awareness and introspection — questioning our beliefs and thoughtfully considering our actions.
Tag: wealth
Imagine you came into a pile of money. Maybe you won the lottery, or perhaps you inherited some funds from a relative who passed on and left you a piece of their estate.
If you treat that money in a certain way, spending it as you need to and living off it, here’s a story to consider.
This world is oriented toward money. We see it as an ultimate means to an end, and many believe it as an end unto itself. It’s ridiculous; how can we pray to an ideal, or mythic, artificial construct that only really exists as an idea someone made up?
It’s very hard work to maintain the illusion. You’ll work a labor job, or office job, build a business that someone else taught you about in a book or seminar, or buy and sell real estate — all of which is designed around building material security and the traditional means by which our world still operates to this day. What you’re also readily aware of, is that all of these external gains and acquisitions can be taken from you at any moment. It happens all the time with fires, accidents, theft, market corrections and crashes, recessions, lawsuits, and any number of unpredictable economic conditions.
If I were to guess what my father has spent on lottery tickets over the years, the numbers get interesting. The psychology behind lottery and gambling is interesting, too.