Why can't billionaires be content with being millionaires? Look at how much better the world's econmies would be. Prices would be lower and more people would be able to survive and have dignity?
2006-11-01 19:06:46 · 13 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Social Science ➔ Economics
Well that's like a homeless person saying why can't a home owner be happy with a small house. think about it
2006-11-01 19:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Corrado 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scientists have found that while a certain amount of money does indeed make us happy, once basic needs are met, happiness doesn't continue to rise in direct proportion to income. For instance, surveys of lottery winners found they are not much happier than the average person -- and actually took less pleasure in routine events, like a friend telling a joke.
Researchers Tim Kasser of Knox College and Dr. Richard Ryan of the University of Rochester have found that people who make money a top goal in life are at greater risk for depression, anxiety, behavioral and relationship problems, and score lower on indicators testing for self-actualization and vitality (or feeling alive and vigorous). The results were consistent across different countries, income levels, and age groups.
2006-11-01 19:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Millionaires become billionaires because they have huge ideas that resut in large companies being formed that employ millions of people and enable them to have full lives and live with dignity. Bill gates and Microsoft! Les Wexner and the Limited Brands. (A huge employer in the central Ohio area). Warren Buffet http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/subs/sublinks.html owns everything from Dairy Queen to Helzburg Diamond Co. Survival and Dignity? Buffett and Gates are coming together to donate billions of $$$ to charity.
Sorry Your logic is flawed!
2006-11-01 19:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why go on eating after you've had the most delicious meal in your life? There is always more.
On another point, most people with wealth know that their worth is only as powerful or as valuable as others see fit to recognize. Their stocks could crash, their $10 million dollar home might crumble in a land slide, burn in a fire, devaluate when a liquor store opens down the street (ok, that was a bit of a stretch....but you know). These people do not have gold reserves, I can assure you.
2006-11-01 19:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by boredperv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The characteristics that make them rich do not go away when they accomplish wealth. It would be like asking them to stop doing what it is their nature to do: obtain wealth.
Even the not-so-rich can be like this. My dad spent his life as a miser. Now as he only has a few years to live and a fair net worth. You'd think he would sell everything and live the rest of his life as good as possible. Instead he seems to act like he can take it with him when he goes. He is not doing this to leave an inheritance, he simply never became the kind of person that could spend and he cannot do it now that he ought to-out of habit.
2006-11-01 19:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by furshluginer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the thing is, once your a millionaire for a few days it gets kinda old, i mean sure you got the nice house and the sweet ride and the hot wife, but....
on the other hand we spend so much time in hawaii that we need a house there too and that ride isn't enough to get me to my meetings in detroit fast enough i need a jet and my wife is hot but shes getting old so if i buy her new t*ts and botox and a mercedes and she still doesn't f*ck me then i might as well just concentrate on work... which i am REALLY good at.
2006-11-01 19:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by spoonman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have all that money I guess that there would be a constant worry as to where to put it or invest it. There are so many bad people out there. Think about it - if you had money - who would/could you really trust???? You attract people who want to know you because of your money. Your relationships are affected because of the money. I cant imagine that you could possibly have any real true friends as they either only want to know you because of your affluent image, or because they WANT your money...... I think it would be a headache to have this lifestyle/money. - When you sleep you could be robbed. When you are awake you could be robbed..... What a headache. Dont forget the churches bombarding you for your good charity.... You would never be left alone... Know any rich people that you really like???? I cant think of any!!!!!!!!!!!! Know any really truely content rich people??? I cant think of any!!!!!!!!!!!!...........
2006-11-01 19:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by Pooroldpossum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Money is not happiness. The world loves chaos and will create anything for it to be unbalanced. If all was smooth sailing the world would be worst because It'll be boring. However, I agree with your ideas.
2006-11-01 19:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Junia Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because thats what they do and their good at it. Its like playing poker or whatever, they enjoy turning profit, making deals, crushing competitors. Why stop if thats what they were meant to do? I' m not sure there is any evidence on the survive and evidence part of your question.
2006-11-01 19:19:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money is a gas!
They are too greedy to know the meaning of 'content'
2006-11-02 01:56:38 · answer #10 · answered by spyblitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋