Comments on: How important is money? http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/ Living Life. Running a Startup. Loving Technology. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:25:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: j http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-5339 j Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:08:07 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-5339 Lehn, things cannot make us happy in the true lasting sense,as they are material and happiness is not. they can only fill voids, dont you think? how about the idea that the "best things in life are free?" Lehn, things cannot make us happy in the true lasting sense,as they are material and happiness is not. they can only fill voids, dont you think? how about the idea that the “best things in life are free?”

]]> By: Lehn http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-5269 Lehn Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:05:35 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-5269 Money can't buy happiness but we can buy things that can make us happy... Money can’t buy happiness but we can buy things that can make us happy…

]]> By: dea http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-5264 dea Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:56:05 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-5264 Hey guys what are this opinions about money.Money is very important.If you dont the money then you have nothing.The persons that have money are happy,with a interesting life a lot of adventuries and funny.Well if you have money dont do a routine life,make some fun. Hey guys what are this opinions about money.Money is very important.If you dont the money then you have nothing.The persons that have money are happy,with a interesting life a lot of adventuries and funny.Well if you have money dont do a routine life,make some fun.

]]> By: Dustin Brohm http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-5253 Dustin Brohm Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:42:48 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-5253 Great article Justin. You gave some really interesting perspective on the subject. I completely agree w/ the statement "when I had money life was never better and when I didn’t have it I couldn’t cope with life." Personally I think that anyone who says money is NOT important is just fooling themselves. And I'd bet they're probably broke! I wrote an article recently on whether or not money is important. Check it out, I'd love to hear your feedback. http://wp.me/p1gTgD-2p Great article Justin. You gave some really interesting perspective on the subject. I completely agree w/ the statement “when I had money life was never better and when I didn’t have it I couldn’t cope with life.” Personally I think that anyone who says money is NOT important is just fooling themselves. And I’d bet they’re probably broke!

I wrote an article recently on whether or not money is important. Check it out, I’d love to hear your feedback.

http://wp.me/p1gTgD-2p

]]> By: Jericho A. Magbanua http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-5056 Jericho A. Magbanua Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:45:03 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-5056 I agree with you guys. It is very costly to be poor. If you have money can select healthy foods and drinks and breath clean air. Then, you will be healthy and happy... If you are poor or have no money, you cannot eat properly... Once you are sick... You need a lot and more! More money for hospitalization, doctors, medicines... How I wish I could have a simple life, but I have kids and education is very expensive... I agree with you guys. It is very costly to be poor.

If you have money can select healthy foods and drinks and breath clean air. Then, you will be healthy and happy…

If you are poor or have no money, you cannot eat properly… Once you are sick… You need a lot and more! More money for hospitalization, doctors, medicines…

How I wish I could have a simple life, but I have kids and education is very expensive…

]]> By: Aashima http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-4981 Aashima Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:18:20 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-4981 Money is not as important as our relationship.It is not as important as our freedom.It is not important as our hobbies. So,why are we saying that money is important. Money is not as important as our relationship.It is not as important as our freedom.It is not important as our hobbies.
So,why are we saying that money is important.

]]> By: aditya http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-4764 aditya Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:59:14 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-4764 guys i need to know if having money is important in making even more money...is it like the rich people are more likely to get more richer easily?? guys i need to know if having money is important in making even more money…is it like the rich people are more likely to get more richer easily??

]]> By: Angel http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2352 Angel Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:54:45 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2352 $$$$$ every where you go, you need $$.. you can't live without that...<br><br>Without money we are not able to live... If we would be able to live without the money - why do we work, what for? I don't belive that some people work for their pleasure only... We work, we spent 8 hours or more in a work, we don't like our bosses, our boring offices - but we go there every day to earn money! of course money is not a thing that can make us happy, but we feel secure, safe and calm when we know that our bank account isn't empty... <br><br>I think money not everything but that is most important other thing we need for our lives. <br>If you think about that a little , you know that when you havent health in your live what will happen? <br>I think money is necessary for me but not all of my purpose in my live. <br><br>"With money you can buy a house but not a home;With money you can buy a clock but not time; With money you can buy a bed but not sleep; With money you can buy a book but not knowledge; With money you can buy a doctor but not health; With money you can buy a position but not respect; With money you can buy blood but not life; With money you can buy sex but not love." <br><br>Money isn't everything but... there are many but's... A simple example: witout money you can't have an internet, so you can't develop your language, what reduces to your unknown, and so on... <br>It should be enough money to study, to develop abilities and not to worry about the future. <br><br>Thanks $$$$$ every where you go, you need $$.. you can't live without that…

Without money we are not able to live… If we would be able to live without the money – why do we work, what for? I don't belive that some people work for their pleasure only… We work, we spent 8 hours or more in a work, we don't like our bosses, our boring offices – but we go there every day to earn money! of course money is not a thing that can make us happy, but we feel secure, safe and calm when we know that our bank account isn't empty…

I think money not everything but that is most important other thing we need for our lives.
If you think about that a little , you know that when you havent health in your live what will happen?
I think money is necessary for me but not all of my purpose in my live.

“With money you can buy a house but not a home;With money you can buy a clock but not time; With money you can buy a bed but not sleep; With money you can buy a book but not knowledge; With money you can buy a doctor but not health; With money you can buy a position but not respect; With money you can buy blood but not life; With money you can buy sex but not love.”

Money isn't everything but… there are many but's… A simple example: witout money you can't have an internet, so you can't develop your language, what reduces to your unknown, and so on…
It should be enough money to study, to develop abilities and not to worry about the future.

Thanks

]]> By: Angel http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1386 Angel Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:54:45 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-1386 $$$$$ every where you go, you need $$.. you can't live without that... Without money we are not able to live... If we would be able to live without the money - why do we work, what for? I don't belive that some people work for their pleasure only... We work, we spent 8 hours or more in a work, we don't like our bosses, our boring offices - but we go there every day to earn money! of course money is not a thing that can make us happy, but we feel secure, safe and calm when we know that our bank account isn't empty... I think money not everything but that is most important other thing we need for our lives. If you think about that a little , you know that when you havent health in your live what will happen? I think money is necessary for me but not all of my purpose in my live. "With money you can buy a house but not a home;With money you can buy a clock but not time; With money you can buy a bed but not sleep; With money you can buy a book but not knowledge; With money you can buy a doctor but not health; With money you can buy a position but not respect; With money you can buy blood but not life; With money you can buy sex but not love." Money isn't everything but... there are many but's... A simple example: witout money you can't have an internet, so you can't develop your language, what reduces to your unknown, and so on... It should be enough money to study, to develop abilities and not to worry about the future. Thanks $$$$$ every where you go, you need $$.. you can’t live without that…

Without money we are not able to live… If we would be able to live without the money – why do we work, what for? I don’t belive that some people work for their pleasure only… We work, we spent 8 hours or more in a work, we don’t like our bosses, our boring offices – but we go there every day to earn money! of course money is not a thing that can make us happy, but we feel secure, safe and calm when we know that our bank account isn’t empty…

I think money not everything but that is most important other thing we need for our lives.
If you think about that a little , you know that when you havent health in your live what will happen?
I think money is necessary for me but not all of my purpose in my live.

“With money you can buy a house but not a home;With money you can buy a clock but not time; With money you can buy a bed but not sleep; With money you can buy a book but not knowledge; With money you can buy a doctor but not health; With money you can buy a position but not respect; With money you can buy blood but not life; With money you can buy sex but not love.”

Money isn’t everything but… there are many but’s… A simple example: witout money you can’t have an internet, so you can’t develop your language, what reduces to your unknown, and so on…
It should be enough money to study, to develop abilities and not to worry about the future.

Thanks

]]> By: The Dreamer http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2351 The Dreamer Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:07:12 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2351 I agree with Henk ... <br>Money was never and hopefully will never be the reason why i get out of bed in the morning.<br>I live by the dream that one day, on my dying bed i will look back and smile at how i made this world a better place, how i've changed people lives for the better. I look around me all the time, it fills me with sadness, how so many people are too much money oriented, how they miss the fact that money is only material, it comes and goes and that what stays behind is our good deeds. I personally feel happier when i make others happy, and i don't mind spending my own money in order to do that ... <br>I was never rich, neither i am now, nor do i think i will be, but i am happy the way i am ... i am thankful for the simplest things in life, health, love and family .... things you might not appreciate when you are spending your time chosing which dimond ring will look nicer around your manicured fingers, or which sports car will impress your friends the most ... I agree with Henk …
Money was never and hopefully will never be the reason why i get out of bed in the morning.
I live by the dream that one day, on my dying bed i will look back and smile at how i made this world a better place, how i've changed people lives for the better. I look around me all the time, it fills me with sadness, how so many people are too much money oriented, how they miss the fact that money is only material, it comes and goes and that what stays behind is our good deeds. I personally feel happier when i make others happy, and i don't mind spending my own money in order to do that …
I was never rich, neither i am now, nor do i think i will be, but i am happy the way i am … i am thankful for the simplest things in life, health, love and family …. things you might not appreciate when you are spending your time chosing which dimond ring will look nicer around your manicured fingers, or which sports car will impress your friends the most …

]]> By: The Dreamer http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1326 The Dreamer Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:07:12 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-1326 I agree with Henk ... Money was never and hopefully will never be the reason why i get out of bed in the morning. I live by the dream that one day, on my dying bed i will look back and smile at how i made this world a better place, how i've changed people lives for the better. I look around me all the time, it fills me with sadness, how so many people are too much money oriented, how they miss the fact that money is only material, it comes and goes and that what stays behind is our good deeds. I personally feel happier when i make others happy, and i don't mind spending my own money in order to do that ... I was never rich, neither i am now, nor do i think i will be, but i am happy the way i am ... i am thankful for the simplest things in life, health, love and family .... things you might not appreciate when you are spending your time chosing which dimond ring will look nicer around your manicured fingers, or which sports car will impress your friends the most ... I agree with Henk …
Money was never and hopefully will never be the reason why i get out of bed in the morning.
I live by the dream that one day, on my dying bed i will look back and smile at how i made this world a better place, how i’ve changed people lives for the better. I look around me all the time, it fills me with sadness, how so many people are too much money oriented, how they miss the fact that money is only material, it comes and goes and that what stays behind is our good deeds. I personally feel happier when i make others happy, and i don’t mind spending my own money in order to do that …
I was never rich, neither i am now, nor do i think i will be, but i am happy the way i am … i am thankful for the simplest things in life, health, love and family …. things you might not appreciate when you are spending your time chosing which dimond ring will look nicer around your manicured fingers, or which sports car will impress your friends the most …

]]> By: Seagyn Davis http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2350 Seagyn Davis Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:17:16 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2350 Its nice to see everyones opinion. I think that money can "buy" you happiness but it definitely will not give it to you forever. Take this for an example - you get a few bucks by a big house, few cars, "toys" etc which keeps you happy but you will someday realise that it is not all about that.<br><br>So i think the right thing to ask is "Does money make you content with life?" I would say no. Like many others here I think that creating something that afterwards you (even better if other people) sit back and say wow, thats amazing would work towards true happiness no matter what money is involved. Its nice to see everyones opinion. I think that money can “buy” you happiness but it definitely will not give it to you forever. Take this for an example – you get a few bucks by a big house, few cars, “toys” etc which keeps you happy but you will someday realise that it is not all about that.

So i think the right thing to ask is “Does money make you content with life?” I would say no. Like many others here I think that creating something that afterwards you (even better if other people) sit back and say wow, thats amazing would work towards true happiness no matter what money is involved.

]]> By: Seagyn Davis http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1274 Seagyn Davis Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:17:16 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-1274 Its nice to see everyones opinion. I think that money can "buy" you happiness but it definitely will not give it to you forever. Take this for an example - you get a few bucks by a big house, few cars, "toys" etc which keeps you happy but you will someday realise that it is not all about that. So i think the right thing to ask is "Does money make you content with life?" I would say no. Like many others here I think that creating something that afterwards you (even better if other people) sit back and say wow, thats amazing would work towards true happiness no matter what money is involved. Its nice to see everyones opinion. I think that money can “buy” you happiness but it definitely will not give it to you forever. Take this for an example – you get a few bucks by a big house, few cars, “toys” etc which keeps you happy but you will someday realise that it is not all about that.

So i think the right thing to ask is “Does money make you content with life?” I would say no. Like many others here I think that creating something that afterwards you (even better if other people) sit back and say wow, thats amazing would work towards true happiness no matter what money is involved.

]]> By: Justin Hartman http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2349 Justin Hartman Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:12:43 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2349 Geez Henk I think you hit the nail on the head there! <br><br>Money is a byproduct of success and it's more important to focus on making your idea/business/startup successful than worrying about whether you will make money or not.<br><br>I'm yet to prove this theory right but I think it's the right attitude to have. Geez Henk I think you hit the nail on the head there!

Money is a byproduct of success and it's more important to focus on making your idea/business/startup successful than worrying about whether you will make money or not.

I'm yet to prove this theory right but I think it's the right attitude to have.

]]> By: Henk Kleynhans http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2348 Henk Kleynhans Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:05:22 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2348 I was on Financial Aid and worked after-hours to get myself through university, after my schoolteacher dad went bankrupt trying to start a restaurant, so you could rightly say we've been through some tough times! <br><br>Although money doesn't drive me, I am definitely more content now that I have decent medical aid and a small stock portfolio! <br><br>The problem with associating money and happiness is that one tends to get confused about what money actually is! Money is simply an additional REWARD for doing something good! <br><br>Personally, I like to think I am driven by Impact. I like to see that I'm making the world a better place... so that I (and me and myself) can live in a better world! <br><br>See my related post: <a href="http://www.yeahfi.com/2008/02/power-wealth-or-impact-what-drives-you.html">http://www.yeahfi.com/2008/02/power-wealth-or-i...</a> I was on Financial Aid and worked after-hours to get myself through university, after my schoolteacher dad went bankrupt trying to start a restaurant, so you could rightly say we've been through some tough times!

Although money doesn't drive me, I am definitely more content now that I have decent medical aid and a small stock portfolio!

The problem with associating money and happiness is that one tends to get confused about what money actually is! Money is simply an additional REWARD for doing something good!

Personally, I like to think I am driven by Impact. I like to see that I'm making the world a better place… so that I (and me and myself) can live in a better world!

See my related post: http://www.yeahfi.com/2008/02/power-wealth-or-i…

]]> By: Stii http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2347 Stii Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:49:40 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2347 Great thoughts and I agree. Of course money buys happiness! That said, I don't think money is the only source of happiness. Similarly, I don't think it can buy everything. ( Like it cannot buy back a life or time spent / wasted. ) Great thoughts and I agree. Of course money buys happiness! That said, I don't think money is the only source of happiness. Similarly, I don't think it can buy everything. ( Like it cannot buy back a life or time spent / wasted. )

]]> By: Justin Hartman http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1268 Justin Hartman Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:12:43 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-1268 Geez Henk I think you hit the nail on the head there! Money is a byproduct of success and it's more important to focus on making your idea/business/startup successful than worrying about whether you will make money or not. I'm yet to prove this theory right but I think it's the right attitude to have. Geez Henk I think you hit the nail on the head there!

Money is a byproduct of success and it’s more important to focus on making your idea/business/startup successful than worrying about whether you will make money or not.

I’m yet to prove this theory right but I think it’s the right attitude to have.

]]> By: Henk Kleynhans http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1267 Henk Kleynhans Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:05:22 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-1267 I was on Financial Aid and worked after-hours to get myself through university, after my schoolteacher dad went bankrupt trying to start a restaurant, so you could rightly say we've been through some tough times! Although money doesn't drive me, I am definitely more content now that I have decent medical aid and a small stock portfolio! The problem with associating money and happiness is that one tends to get confused about what money actually is! Money is simply an additional REWARD for doing something good! Personally, I like to think I am driven by Impact. I like to see that I'm making the world a better place... so that I (and me and myself) can live in a better world! See my related post: http://www.yeahfi.com/2008/02/power-wealth-or-impact-what-drives-you.html I was on Financial Aid and worked after-hours to get myself through university, after my schoolteacher dad went bankrupt trying to start a restaurant, so you could rightly say we’ve been through some tough times!

Although money doesn’t drive me, I am definitely more content now that I have decent medical aid and a small stock portfolio!

The problem with associating money and happiness is that one tends to get confused about what money actually is! Money is simply an additional REWARD for doing something good!

Personally, I like to think I am driven by Impact. I like to see that I’m making the world a better place… so that I (and me and myself) can live in a better world!

See my related post: http://www.yeahfi.com/2008/02/power-wealth-or-impact-what-drives-you.html

]]> By: Stii http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1266 Stii Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:49:40 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-1266 Great thoughts and I agree. Of course money buys happiness! That said, I don't think money is the only source of happiness. Similarly, I don't think it can buy everything. ( Like it cannot buy back a life or time spent / wasted. ) Great thoughts and I agree. Of course money buys happiness! That said, I don’t think money is the only source of happiness. Similarly, I don’t think it can buy everything. ( Like it cannot buy back a life or time spent / wasted. )

]]> By: Wogan May http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2346 Wogan May Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:34:04 +0000 http://justinhartman.com/2008/02/27/how-important-is-money/#comment-2346 Funny you should say that, Wade. I know a particularly wealthy investment banker who buys and sells companies as a hobby. He actually told me once - money isn't everything. It's what you do with it that counts. And how lucky you are - that plays a role too.<br><br>~ Wogan Funny you should say that, Wade. I know a particularly wealthy investment banker who buys and sells companies as a hobby. He actually told me once – money isn't everything. It's what you do with it that counts. And how lucky you are – that plays a role too.

~ Wogan

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