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daveathall · 26 June 2017, 04:59 AM

I am certainly not wealthy, I have enough income to do the things I want and am happy and content with that situation, but, you seem to have lost friends after becoming wealthy. Are you happier now than when you had less money but more friends? Have you asked yourself the question, is it you or your friends who have changed after your rise in wealth?

cjohns · 26 June 2017, 05:05 AM

I'm still wishing I could be wealthy, so you guys toss in a crap load of cash and then I'll tell about that humanity thing ,, deal ??

Chewbacca · 26 June 2017, 05:07 AM

I could only do two paragraphs.

Someone comment for me.

SearChart · 26 June 2017, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I could only do two paragraphs.

Someone comment for me.

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GradyPhilpott · 26 June 2017, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Yzord

Did wealth ruined your faith in mankind?

I haven't the slightest idea what it is like to be wealthy.

Chewbacca · 26 June 2017, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I haven't the slightest idea what it is like to be wealthy.

You're wealthy with knowledge.

GradyPhilpott · 26 June 2017, 05:27 AM

Thank you, CJ.

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ejvette · 26 June 2017, 05:36 AM

When you get older you realize there are truly only two things in life that matter your family and your health in that order

AzPaul · 26 June 2017, 05:59 AM

I'm with you OP.
No respect for people who spend their money on bullshit like shoes.

Moggo · 26 June 2017, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Maybe we three could start a club?

I'm in!

'I started off with nothing and I still have most of it left', Seasick Steve lyric I think.

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Cru Jones · 26 June 2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I could only do two paragraphs.

Someone comment for me.

Bitcoin millionaire drivig a dream car, gifting luxury watches, getting attention from "nice ladies", being annoyed by the mother in law and he's a millionaire....

Moggo · 26 June 2017, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Bitcoin millionaire drivig a dream car, gifting luxury watches, getting attention from "nice ladies", being annoyed by the mother in law and he's a millionaire....

You missed 'friends no longer call him.....'

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CamSLC · 26 June 2017, 06:43 AM

It might be healthy to self reflect on how you show your appreciation to people you care about. Providing them with extravagant or expensive things as to show your admiration will push away the good ones and attract the bad.

Side note, I keep reading "cryto" and thinking of cryptosporidium.

daveathall · 26 June 2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Moggo

I'm in!

'I started off with nothing and I still have most of it left', Seasick Steve lyric I think.

Yes, the name of one of his albums.

Abdullah71601 · 26 June 2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

I'm with you OP.
No respect for people who spend their money on bullshit like shoes.

You seem to be an expert in bullshit.

Chewbacca · 26 June 2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Bitcoin millionaire drivig a dream car, gifting luxury watches, getting attention from "nice ladies", being annoyed by the mother in law and he's a millionaire....

Thank you.

KDS777 · 26 June 2017, 08:43 AM

People who say that money doesn't buy happiness, never had any.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvICN8DNMpY

My faith in mankind was destroyed decades ago.......I don't believe in anything but myself. You've got two choices, suck it up, or give all your money away.

The Libertine · 26 June 2017, 08:47 AM

Money talks, but wealth whispers.

superdog · 26 June 2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

Money talks, but wealth whispers.

So true.

superdog · 26 June 2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KDS777

People who say that money doesn't by happiness, never had any.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvICN8DNMpY

My faith in mankind was destroyed decades ago.......I don't believe in anything but myself. You've got two choices, suck it up, or give all your money away.

Can't disagree with much here either.

It can be a little disconcerting can't it? I've always been such an optimist. But truly, I have lost faith in humanity as a whole.

Etschell · 26 June 2017, 09:39 AM

No riding the subway did.

AK797 · 26 June 2017, 09:53 AM

Mo Money Mo problems... 99 to be exact.

THC · 26 June 2017, 09:57 AM

Ethereum crashed late yesterday and this morning...

GB-man · 26 June 2017, 10:05 AM

Tl;dr

Brenngun · 26 June 2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Yzord

I mean, some of you here were born rich, so maybe you can't answer my question after all. But the ones who worked hard for their money...

I meet your qualifications to answer your question so here goes.

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Originally Posted by Yzord

Did wealth ruined your faith in mankind?

No. People who brag and flaunt their wealth as a measurement of some misguided sense of success do.

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did you experienced some freaky things in life which showed you that money isn't making you happy after all?

No. I knew this before. My parents made sure I understood that true happiness in life was not derived from wealth.

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So i decided today to help out other people who can't afford expensive hospital bills or help poor people. And i know i can't save the world. But at least i can try to make people happy with little things in life they need.

Admirable idea but I have one piece of advice. If you don't want to experience the same disappointing reaction from people around you don't spend one second telling them or the people you help what you've done.
Just saying.......

Abdullah71601 · 26 June 2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brenngun

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Admirable idea but I have one piece of advice. If you don't want to experience the same disappointing reaction from people around you don't spend one second telling them or the people you help what you've done.
Just saying.......

A wise man said, "when giving, it's best if the left hand does not know what the right hand is giving".

Rockrolex · 26 June 2017, 10:27 AM

Money isn't everything, but it's way ahead of whatever's in second place.

Dr.Brian · 26 June 2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by faldoc

Money doesn't buy happiness but poverty sucks.

The greatest wealth is health.

Give to good works, not to your guilt.

Enjoy your money since you leave the earth without it anyway.

This is the lesson for you. That and don't tell people how much you have. They'll just be jealous and it will cause problems. I live in a wealthy suburb where keeping up with the Joneses is a master class in conspicuous consumption. I work hard, so does my wife, who is also a professional, I know we have more than most of them, but we don't have the newest M5 or Range Rover, LV bags for every day of the month, etc. I don't have to prove to them that I made it, I already know that I made it and wether they know or not is irrelevant to me. I've said before that I don't have to keep up with the Joneses, they need to keep up with me. But by the time they figure that out, I'll already be in my retirement cottage in Nice or Coronado. It would be fun to have a new 911, etc. but I'd rather retire at 62 and live the dream they'll never likely be able to afford.
Good luck.

locutus49 · 26 June 2017, 11:41 AM

Excellent.

[QUOTE=Brenngun;
Admirable idea but I have one piece of advice. If you don't want to experience the same disappointing reaction from people around you don't spend one second telling them or the people you help what you've done.
Just saying.......

[/QUOTE]

Rock · 26 June 2017, 03:09 PM

There's nothing wrong with 'wealth' if you can keep your feet on the ground.
You can do a lot of good things with 'wealth' IF you want to.
I've met a lot of wealthy folks who were not very happy or pleasant to know but then I could say the same about poor folks also.
I guess it's like a lot of things - when it starts to become the 'big issue' in your life it starts to skew your perspective and push out a lot of other worthwhile things.

26 June 2017, 04:59 AM	#31
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I am certainly not wealthy, I have enough income to do the things I want and am happy and content with that situation, but, you seem to have lost friends after becoming wealthy. Are you happier now than when you had less money but more friends? Have you asked yourself the question, is it you or your friends who have changed after your rise in wealth? __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

26 June 2017, 05:05 AM	#32
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	I'm still wishing I could be wealthy, so you guys toss in a crap load of cash and then I'll tell about that humanity thing ,, deal ?? __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

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26 June 2017, 05:36 AM	#38
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26 June 2017, 05:59 AM	#39
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,904	I'm with you OP. No respect for people who spend their money on bullshit like shoes. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

26 June 2017, 05:07 AM	#33
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I could only do two paragraphs. Someone comment for me.

26 June 2017, 06:43 AM	#43
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	It might be healthy to self reflect on how you show your appreciation to people you care about. Providing them with extravagant or expensive things as to show your admiration will push away the good ones and attract the bad. Side note, I keep reading "cryto" and thinking of cryptosporidium.

26 June 2017, 08:43 AM	#47
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	People who say that money doesn't buy happiness, never had any. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvICN8DNMpY My faith in mankind was destroyed decades ago.......I don't believe in anything but myself. You've got two choices, suck it up, or give all your money away.

26 June 2017, 08:47 AM	#48
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Money talks, but wealth whispers.

26 June 2017, 09:39 AM	#51
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26 June 2017, 09:53 AM	#52
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Mo Money Mo problems... 99 to be exact.

26 June 2017, 09:57 AM	#53
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Ethereum crashed late yesterday and this morning...

26 June 2017, 10:05 AM	#54
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26 June 2017, 10:27 AM	#57
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26 June 2017, 11:41 AM	#59
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Excellent. [QUOTE=Brenngun; Admirable idea but I have one piece of advice. If you don't want to experience the same disappointing reaction from people around you don't spend one second telling them or the people you help what you've done. Just saying....... [/QUOTE]

26 June 2017, 03:09 PM	#60
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	There's nothing wrong with 'wealth' if you can keep your feet on the ground. You can do a lot of good things with 'wealth' IF you want to. I've met a lot of wealthy folks who were not very happy or pleasant to know but then I could say the same about poor folks also. I guess it's like a lot of things - when it starts to become the 'big issue' in your life it starts to skew your perspective and push out a lot of other worthwhile things. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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