DISQUS

Anne · 2 years ago

Seems that envy is part of the human condition, since we judge how we're doing relatively and not by an absolute standard. I remind myself of that when I feel envious about someone who has more than I do, because I know if I got to where they are, then I'd just compare myself to the next higher person.

And then I get back to the fun of it all. To me, that's worth way more than a new car or millions of dollars in the bank.
Mathew Ingram · 2 years ago

I totally agree, Anne. Like the guy from Hot or Not said in the NYT story, if you have a Porsche Boxster, you envy the guy with a 911 Carrera, and if you have a Carrera you envy the guy with a Ferrari. Best to do something you love and let the chips (or cash) fall where it may.
Muhammad Saleem · 2 years ago

If I recall correctly, the number was $25 million.
Mathew Ingram · 2 years ago

Thanks, Muhammad -- I guess I could have looked it up :-)
tony · 2 years ago

Heh heh ... I like the term "au pissoir"
Mathew Ingram · 2 years ago

Thanks, Tony. I'm trying to class up the joint a little :-)