is because I wanna take care of people. Say what you want about money, I already know. The thing is that it’s makes things EASIER to do.
Like the saying goes, Money doesn’t change people. It just allows them to be themselves.
Or i think a better variation is “Money doesn’t change people, it unmasks them.” Selfish people are selfish. Those who will use money for good will continue to. They aren’t limited.
I think that is true for many other things. People don’t NEED money. Fuck whatever you think. You don’t need money. I honestly think that. Even in this day and age, i think that a person can be happy living completely without it. It may be close to impossible, etc etc but it’s possible. Don’t get political with me, this is simply my belief based on what I define as “happy.” Apparently a man who is only “happy” for materialistic things probably can’t be happy without money.
Anyways, The only reason I care about ever being rich is because I want to provide. For myself, my family, people I love, and people who need it. Even with my idea of how one can still be happy, money makes it easier to achieve. I can have a house so I don’t have to find some where to stay for the night, protection from assholes, and the elements. The thing to keep in mind though is that with such money I don’t want to just provide materialistic things. No, I want to make choices readily available. Growing up I was limited by my parents decisions due to their own interests, as well as the income which would then be controlled by said interests.
I got a basketball court, which I adored. I got a bike, books, even a computer to play on(solitaire. See me). All those things were available because my parents lined up with mine, and so it was easy for them to justify the purchase. Hell, I even had swimming lessons and I didn’t want that shit. Well, I’m glad I took it now but.. anyways. I never got to choose to do REAL martial arts as a kid. I did basketball camp but wasn’t allowed to play a sport. 1)Mom worried, and 2) the amount of money to fund any sports down to the equipment and all that mess.
No chosen instruments, not even real art supplies nor did i get much support. I always had to make do. The reason being well, we don’t have tonsss of money, and well, why should I morally support something I probably dont want to put money into later?
When my kids grow up, I want to openly support whatever their interests are as well as introducing a few of my own. I want to take them seriously, regardless o the age. I mean, if they want to become a dragon they are out of luck but god be damned if I don’t buy them a damn dragon outfit. For a serious example though, if they wanted to become a photographer I want to help them slowly. I’m not going to pull some shit -cough couhg cough cough cough- and buy them an expensive ass DSLR they don’t know how to use and leave in Auto-cough-. Okay hang on.
-Deep breath- Okay.
ANYWAYS. I want to be able to let go of the limits they may run into. Of course I want to challenge them. It’s what improves people. But when they really seem to need a “level up” i want to give them it. I’m not going to go all “omfg lottery winner” on them and buy constant shit. I’m going to act as I am now. If I can get x thing that is just as good. Damn straight I will buy it instead. Macbook? Here son/daughter go buy these parts and build yourself a desktop. Need a spongebrush? Here’s a bbq stick and a scotch brite. lol.
The bottomline is I don’t want to be limited. I want there to be doors they have to go through but be able to let them peek through, or have the keys to open it when I feel ready.
**Having what I had at home, and in school is what allowed me to grow accordingly. I hope I can give that to my kids, and others who need it one day. Maybe if I own a business I can help these schools. Cause its a damn shame these kids are growing up without things I didn’t have more than 10 years ago. I mean, some classes have no books? Srsly?
Realllyyy? Money’s like venom. It’s the poison and the cure.
