There is no such thing as happiness.

[Harrisfan]

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

Rich people striving to be richer usually are more stressed than poorer folk.  High blood pressure, anger issues, diabetes from eating rich food etc... good luck to them.

 

I'm relatively poor.  Without the trappings of fast cars, fast women, consumer goods etc, I'm very happy with my life. 

 

Why do I need more than 2 pairs of shoes (one pair for running and one pair for everything else)?  I only have 2 feet.

 

Why do I need many shirts and trousers?  I only have one body to clothe. 

 

Why do I need gold rings, bracelets and so on?  I don't need to impress anyone and surely to my God no woman would love me without the $$$ (all 3 of my ex-wives were only in it for the $$$ from me).

 

I'm not a Buddhist, but following a modest lifestyle without consumer goods has helped me to be stress-free and relatively healthy. (It also saves on checked-in luggage costs!)

People can be like water. Adapt to suroundings. It is the best way as we are mostly water.

[brianburi]

 

 Bob,  from an old Scouser......

[Woke to Sounds]

On 3/9/2025 at 8:07 PM, Robert_Smith said:

For me, I am constantly striving for more.

I'm never happy with what I have, my current situation, how many women I have or how much I have in the bank.

 

I always want more..

 

All it takes is a positive attitude, hard work and the will to better oneself.

 

All these are attainable in the United States.

 

You make yer own luck.

 

God bless America.

[NoshowJones]

On 3/10/2025 at 9:26 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

For proof, I give you the 1%. Richest men on the planet and never satisfied. Always fearful that someone is going to take it away and always wanting more more more.

That's capitalism for you.

[Mark Nothing]

Your predicament is easily resolved.  You are pursuing false idols and worshipping your money, alcohol, and prostitutes, with predictable results.  The hollowness of your declaration of success indicates you yourself know it. 

 

You have bitten on the wrong hook and been ensnared by the trap.  Are you going to keep thrashing on the hook?  Or are you going to snap out of your self imposed enslavement and pursue another course?

[Photoguy21]

Define in a concise manner what happiness is? In my opinion the definition is different for every one.

[Kinok Farang]

Win the lottery and the wife to drop 20 kilos would be a good start.

[ChrisKC]

On 3/10/2025 at 9:07 AM, Robert_Smith said:

For me, I am constantly striving for more.

I'm never happy with what I have, my current situation, how many women I have or how much I have in the bank.

 

I always want more..

 

This, I feel, is the key to success.

We only get what we will settle for.

 

If I didn't have this mindset, coming from a relatively poor family with limited opportunities - I would probably have ended up being a cleaner in Mcdonalds.

 

Sure, I may be content, but I would still be a cleaner in Mcdonalds...

 

regards,

bob.

Looks like what you are actually saying is, you are difficult to please!

 

Happiness that I enjoy doesn't involve being rich or drowning in women!

 

Happiness for me is freedom from stress

 

[IsaanT]

On 3/10/2025 at 9:07 AM, Robert_Smith said:

For me, I am constantly striving for more.

I'm never happy with what I have, my current situation, how many women I have or how much I have in the bank.

 

I have news for you @Robert_Smith 

I have seen reports that you spend time watching stock markets and bitcoin prices.  You may strive for more but I don't think it's coming.

Naturally, you will be aware that the biggest fall on the US markets since 2022 occurred yesterday.  I am well-versed in stock markets and stock market history.  The markets are long overdue a correction.  As such, the correction will be deeper and longer than anyone might imagine.  You don't know me from Adam, but my advice would be to get out while you can.  I won't be offended if you don't but you will remember my words for a very long time.

As a single indication of what I believe, Morgan Stanley recently stated that the S&P500 could drop to 5,500 by the summer and then recover to 6,500 by the end of the year.  Well, it's at 5,568 as I write.  Let's see where it is at the end of this week and month, let alone summer....