Money Always Matters
Previously, I didn't care about money. I was a very careless person. I used to spend money carelessly. I was immature. I also spent a lot of money on other people. I always kept emotional thoughts ahead and practical aspects of life, such as money and career, behind. When I think about it, I get very angry with myself. You know, even at the age of 28, I didn't understand these things. But life slowly taught me.
Money and Freedom
Having money and success actually means having freedom in life. I also used to think that people who always think about earning more money are very selfish. I thought we only needed a little money to survive. But I was wrong. Money comes first. Money always matters.
For Me, Money Is Everything
For me, money is everything because:
First, it is necessary for the survival of our basic needs.
Second, it provides security and reduces stress, like having an emergency cushion.
Third, it gives us freedom and opportunities, life choices, personal growth, the ability to pursue our passions, and help others.
Lack of Money
George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist, said, "Lack of money is the root of all evil." Yes, I absolutely agree with this.
Like, you all are watching Breaking Bad, an American drama television series. How a college professor became a murderer and a drug seller because of money. Because he wanted to give his family a happy life, and that was possible with money.
A thief would never become a thief if he had enough money to survive. Just like we watch the most popular Spanish television series, Money Heist. This is my point.
Money and Power
But sometimes, some people have a lot of money and power, yet they still do many wrong things to earn more money. They steal from their own people even after becoming rulers. Just look at today's politicians. I will not blame only today's politicians. This has been happening for centuries. Whenever I pick up a history book, I come across so many cruel things related to money and power.
What About Goodness?
But this does not mean that having money alone makes us a good person. Our own values are also connected to it. But what is the use of a good person's kindness without money? That good person keeps facing difficulties everywhere because of their goodness. People do not give them importance. They treat them as if they are a burden on society.
But if that person had money, they could have helped others along with maintaining their goodness. People would worship them like God. Isn't that so? They would even pray for their long life.
That is exactly what I am trying to tell all of you: Money Always Matters.
Money and Happiness
I laugh now whenever I hear this dialogue: "Money can't buy happiness" and "Being rich does not fix all of life's personal or emotional problems."
On this, I would like to mention Warren Buffett, a famous American investor and philanthropist known as the "Oracle of Omaha." He said, "Money is not everything. Make sure you earn a lot before speaking such nonsense."
I would say that money solves our personal and emotional problems too. I would say that most personal problems are actually related to money.
Love and Money
Some people will say that love and emotions cannot be solved with money. Some may agree with me, and some may not. I don't know. But I have understood one thing: love is all a game of hormones in our bodies.
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You tell me, can the son of a poor father, who cannot even get two proper meals a day, think about love? No, right?
For me, love is conditional. People marry according to their convenience. But not everyone is like that.
If you don't have sufficient money, do you really think about love and marriage?
Real Life Is Not a Fairy Tale
I watched a Korean drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines. I did not find that story practical. Is something like that really possible in real life?
Love feels good in the beginning. We feel that we can do everything. But later, life practically does not let you live that way.
But you know, even after becoming so practical, sometimes I become delusional. But deep inside, I know everything.
Money and Emotional Well-Being
And regarding the point that "money can't solve your emotional problems", I don't think that is true.
I would say that if you are in a bad mood, you can go to a nice cafe and have coffee. You can also take therapy. You can travel somewhere to distract your mind. You can eat good food.
If I talk about myself, whenever I feel sad, I feel very hungry. So, at that time, I eat good food, watch a series on Netflix, and get a good night's sleep. Then I feel better.
All these things, like good food, Netflix series, travelling, enjoying a good lifestyle, helping others and fulfilling our hobbies, require money.
So, according to me, Money Always Matters.
Money Always Matters
You all must have watched Squid Game, a Korean drama television series. In that series, people were ready to give up their own lives and even take the lives of others for money.
Some people say money can't buy things like:
Manners
Morals
Respect
Common sense
Trust
Patience
Class
Love
Again, I feel like laughing. You develop these things with money.
Finally, I would say that if you don't have money, all these things go to garbage. And also, if you don't have money, you may lose these moral values as time goes by.
