money is our first priority
By zeonstar
@zeonstar (54)
India
September 27, 2012 5:34am CST
in today's life money play an important role in our life , every thing that we want can be purchase by money, every where we want to go, can do with money ,without money we can not think our identity . because by money we have all important things, so in my point of view it s our life.
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22 responses
@lynnes75 (443)
• Malaysia
28 Sep 12
Hello :) I agree, money plays an important role in our life, we do need it for a lot. For myself, it is definitely one of my top priority right now because I have certain needs which only money can buy. It hadn't always been my first priority, nor will it be when I get a stable income, which I believe is in the near future. But money hardly shaped my identity; it's just important :)
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
Your character and your identity has nothing to do with money. But in shaping your character your education plays an important role. for that you need good school. to get into good school you need money. So many things in life has some dependency on money.
@lynnes75 (443)
• Malaysia
28 Sep 12
Hmmmm...I agree some and disagree some. In my opinion, character is the basis of one's identity. And in building up one's character, one not necessarily needs good schooling. I know a few people in life, both young and old who are/were unable to go to school not because money is/was an issue for them (since this is their life, I won't get into the why's on their behalf). But suffice it to say, that these people are some of those I admire simply because they have managed to build up a wonderful character for themselves, ones I hope to emulate, and all without money or schools ever being a priority for them. I do however agree with you that money is needed to get into most schools. Whether those schools are good or not is subjective, and another matter. And for many also, in my experience, money has a lot to do with their character. Good day :)
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Sep 12
Right now, you are right. I am currently revolving my life into earning money. But mind you, not all the time. I take time to be with my family. If my "financial plan A" goes well, by next year, I will be making money--not anymore earning. Then later, I'll be working not for the sake of making ends meet but for my own happiness. Hope you have a financial plan to follow through and make your current idea false on your part. Have a nice day and Happy MyLotting!
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
Temporary priorities are never harmful. sometimes you might have to re focus to get your life back on to position. Its fact money is not everything. But you wont be happy if you are only fed love and care. you need good food, nice place to stay. these are also essential requirements of life and for that you need money.
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Sep 12
Right. Money is only a tool for trade to give you luxuries in life. It does not give you real happiness but it's a means to provide you comfort to make you happy.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
hi there zeonstar,
what you have posted is absolutely true. money truly speaks in every aspects of our life. though we can be happy without too much money but we cannot live without any money in our life. and for me here, i am working hard to earn more money.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
There is nothing wrong in what you are doing sheila. i hope your hard work pays you well and handsome. at this time your priority is money. But once you are wells settled, then you should think about pother aspects in life too.
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
27 Sep 12
indeed ,money is very important, we don't get any value from the people if we don't have money , many say money is secondary i don't agree, its equally important along with some relations, i don't say money is life , but its important.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
I do agree with your point that money is very important. But if you do something thinking money is important will it fetch you anything. Suppose any of your loved ones is in serious condition and you need money to save him/her. Would you spend it or just let the person die thinking money is important. money can never be a primary thing.
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
28 Sep 12
money is important ,doesn't mean that we have to/ should leave a person dieing , what is the use of such money if we cant spent it in times of need. I already said above ,money is not life.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
On the lighter side i would say, i never knew God had siblings. anyways I feel you should really think in a different way. i really dont think money is that ultimate thing in life. You feel god is with you always, do you think money will always stay with you. when you are in real trouble. not always money can save you.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
I have a great respect for your father. Not because he has great values, but he has taken the effort to pass it on to you. i mean you dont find people who give such advises at all. I am sure you are living by his values and you will achieve what many people fail to achieve, happiness and peace of mind.
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
27 Sep 12
As I see it, Money is not a goal in itself, but a means to achieve something else that we need. We must have food, shelter and access to health. Besides that, everythin is luxury. And there we must think what is more important for each of us. For me, there are a lot things that are valuable that I cannot get with money. Love, friends, even the smell of a flower are not dependant on money.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
This is a very valuable point that you have put forward. many wouldnt have thought about what you meant. In way towards our goal, we will achieve success respect and money. thus money is only a byproduct. you can have money by looting a bank, but we dont do that. So its not always about money.
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
28 Sep 12
I feel everyone needs money to live on, but sadly there are many people who either live pay check to pay check or are struggling so badly that they cannot afford food on the table or a roof over their head. I know that Randy and I are living on his Social Security and it is hard, but I am trying very hard to make ends meet. Where I live the job market is really bad and most stores are not hiring this year in fear that many people will not be shopping this holiday season. I have been trying hard to find work and am also looking for inexpensive crafts I can make and sell.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
I fee that people like you really feel the importance of money. i pray to god that you would have some wonderful days ahead in your life. i know you are going through hard times now, but keep faith in yourselves and you will get out of troubles.
@mohkanari (1957)
• India
28 Sep 12
Certainly without sufficient money almost matters of life turns stagnant or bittersome. But running behind wealth had spoiled so mamy persons life. So instead of giving first priority, I am trying to give proper priority to money.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
Without money, life would be horrible. You wont have food or shelter. this means your health is in danger and in such cases there is no happiness. But on the other side even if you have money, there is no guarantee that you would be happy. But maybe you would be in a better case than the first one.
@seoeymard (23)
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
I agree with this one. Money is power in my point of view. You can do anything, you can have anything, you can buy anything. But, when you have enough money. Make people your priority now. :)
I hope you will have a lot of money and be happy at the same time.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
Money is indeed power in these days. But more powerful is information. one who holds information or can get it fast is more powerful. I would suggest you read a book by alvin toffler titled "power shift". The book deals with the subject we talked about here.
@Ivy_Bubbles (169)
•
28 Sep 12
We cannot blame people who view money as a priority in their lives. Nowadays, it becomes essential to everyone since our world is now characterized by consumerism. We need loads of money to achieve a good life. We need money to survive in our daily lives. We need money to sustain our education, health, etc. Yes, it has become vital to our living but it shouldn't be our everything. We need to realize that money does not define us but rather our character. It should be working for us not the other way around. We can never find contentment in life if we will forever chase money.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
You are right. consumerism has taken over the world. People are egoistic and believe in more and more show offs. If my neighbour gets a car, i need to buy a better car. Otherwise my social status is disturbed. such attitudes prevail and it is leading to a moral dilemma. Unless this pathetic attitude changes, there will be no development of our society.
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
Yes, I agree that money is so important to our daily lives but I think it is not my priority in life. There are many aspects that we should consider to prioritize of. Although money is a tool to do that certain priorities. As many says, money is the root of all evils. I agree to that because some of us really do all the possible way to produce a lot of money even in an evil way.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
hi kokomo, there are a very few who would have similar view points. even though at the outside, they pretend to concur with our view, in the inside they all have cravings for money. my question is can money buy you a good friend. that is quiet impossible. We cant give top priority to something that cant give us true happiness.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
It is not bad to earn money . you should always do the right way to earn it. but the point is life doesnt end there. its like you dont have to go to movies or visit places because its just a waste pf money. we do that to entertain our minds. So there are other important things too in life. But for many worldly things, we do need money.
@claramolee (3)
• India
28 Sep 12
Yes, i know the value of money...i came through very crucial moments in my life :'( ..it is true that, without money we all are zero's and like a dog...now i am very happy because i have achieved good careers and a good hus..i am also the part of great love.... hard wok will always make us very bright future....my life is a simple example of them...:) :) :) :) :)
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
Money is important and seems to have played a big role in your life. but I would say the reason for success in your life is your hardwork. Your dream was to have a good life and money helped you in getting that. But it is never the ultimate thing.
@GemmaR (8517)
•
27 Sep 12
Unfortunately, money does seem to be the most important thing in people's lives these days. With lots of people losing their jobs all of the time, it is meaning that we're not able to have as much money as we might have done in the past, and people are trying to think of new ways to be able to earn money because of this.This is why there are so many people who are turning to the internet to help them make the extra pounds that they need. But they should stop to think about whether it is really the most important thing, or whether they should be spending their time thinking about their family and friends a little bit more.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
Our society is indeed the culprit in this matter. we project rich people as real achievers in life and give them a lot of respect. Not that they dont deserve it, but the problem the young generation would feel its all about money and thats a wrong message.
@cowboyofhell (3063)
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
I think skills matter more than money. How are you going to have money without skills?
@deazil (4730)
• United States
27 Sep 12
The less money you have the more important it becomes. When you have a steady job, steady income, you can pay your bills, shop every week, buy the things you need and some things you don't need but want because they are toys and cool to have. When you lose your job you have less money. Now it becomes more important. You strive harder to get it. You can no longer afford the things you are used to. Everyone suffers. When you don't have it you see how really important money is. It's easy for those with plenty of money to say they value other things more. But if they had to go without those things they would change their minds fast. When you lose your home and have nowhere to go and you have no family or friends that can help you, then money becomes the #1 thing in your life. Because now that you have none you also have nothing else. This may sound like an extreme case, but it is not. It happens every day. Where I live the state has taken over many motels to put people with families in. If you're single and have no family you can live in your car if you have one. The homeless shelters are full and are not good places to be. Yes, money is the most important thing in my life right now.
@varunkrishna007 (1909)
• India
28 Sep 12
This is all bout how we see life. the problem is we associate happiness always with money. We are sad that we dont have money. But what we fail to know is that they are always under stress. there will not be a single night where they cant sleep without pills. is that a life we want.
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
27 Sep 12
I have to disagree a bit. I think we should make it as top priority those things which money cannot buy. Don't get me wrong, I like having a lot of money even the things and materials stuff which money can buy. This is the reason why we work so hard, for money. But I don't make money my top priority. My priority still is family. I can drop everything for the life of my loved ones. Including money. My family is the very reason why I want more money; without them, money will lose its sense for me.
MOney is important; but it's not everything.
@sendana (3)
•
28 Sep 12
yes, i strongly agree with it. Money is the main priority in life, what could we have with money. Wealth, position, fame, friends and even love can we have with money. Hipocritical if someone don't need money because need money to life and die also need money. Money is not everything but with the money we could have everything.
@alvinmendez69 (28)
• Philippines
29 Sep 12
Not everything we want but only the things which is our desire that can be purchase. Today's generation, you are right that money play an important role in our life. It also determine our state in life, sad to say it's all because of money.