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5mo

The author reflects on a past life focused on chasing money, power, and status. However, they found fulfillment in simpler things and realized the importance of spending time wisely, advocating for living a life true to oneself rather than conforming to societal expectations.

BillyShears

5mo

I used to chase money power and status. I made sure I got job at a big 4 out college so I’d standout amongst my peers. At my job I made power moves so I could advance my career and so when I spoke it carried more weight. Dudes would show me love when I name dropped my company. I job hopped to get a higher salary. I would tell girls I work at a big 4/make 90k and they’d start flirting with me. I’d sleep with girls to impress my friends (which I wish I never did bc now I know how to get p**** but no clue how to get or maintain a committed relationship)

I wanted the money. I had it. Power? I had it. Status too.

I felt empty inside. I hated my job, the money was cool but most of the things I like don’t cost much. And, when I saw how superficial people are it made me resent the fact I spent so much time chasing status just so I can impress people I don’t really care about.

It felt weird having people praise me for all these accolades when they meant nothing to me. I had things that I knew people would kill for. But it didn’t mean much to me.

Knowing I had people I could call at anytime meant a lot to me. Traveling to new places meant a lot to me. Completing a challenging task meant a lot to me. Listening to music meant a lot to me. Hiking meant a lot to me. All of those things I had/could do regardless of my newfound money, power, or status. That’s when it clicked.

I was taught to chase money, I was raised to be powerful, I was trained to be someone of status. But, I never took to time to figure out if that was important to ME. I realized it wasn’t. I genuinely don’t care if you look up or down at me. I just care if you’ll show me decency and respect. And if you don’t they I’ll move on. Theres people out there that will, and finding them is half of the fun for me.

Look we only have so much time to be alive. Actually we ARE the time we have alive. You can give someone something you have. You can’t give someone your time only spend it.

You’ll never have enough money if you’re not satisfied with the money you do have. Big or small. Humans won’t stop making money but no human has figured out how to make more time. Time is your limited resource not money. Spend wisely.

You’ll never have enough power because there’s something or someone more powerful then you.

You’ll never have enough status because everyone has haters.

So why chase something futile?

Also your not going to experience MOST of the things in life so pick a couple of things you can realistically experience and enjoy those things.
Y’all so focused on what you lack that by the time you realize what you do have it’ll be dead and gone.

Idk if it’s an American thing or what but it seems like everyone wants the best or to be the best. And anything less than best is worthless. But all you need is good enough. So live a life that’s good enough.

Really the only things that truly matters is what you think matters (unless you believe in a god, then of course god’s word is gospel) So be bold! Do what you think is right, do what you enjoy, do what brings you challenge, do what brings you health. And when it stops bringing you those things stop doing it.

If you like listening to music and taking walks. Listen to music. Take walks. If you want to take on the challenge of how to cure cancer. Hit the lab. Who cares what someone has to say about it. They’re not walking in your shoes so why follow their steps?

Its not easy to live like this. In fact some people will flat out not like/respect you for living like this. But it’s damn sure worth it. Everything else is for the birds.

How do you live?

proper

5mo

good s*** @op

can u send me some money since you realized you don’t need as much of it anymore? i can dm u my cashapp or zelle let me know which one u prefer.

TTU

5mo

90K had you feeling this way? Just wait until you’re at my salary

ghosting

5mo

ok saltburn

TTU

5mo

Haven’t seen it yet. You watched it without me? Interesting

ghosting

5mo

I didnt know you wanted to watch it, my b

TTU

5mo

You seen Femme? Sam H Freeman

ghosting

5mo

nah, I saw Poor Things tho

TTU

5mo

You really hate me. Seeing Poor Things Wednesday

ghosting

5mo

nah, I saw Poor Things tho

proper

5mo

just got out of poor things

BillyShears

5mo

Gotchu

proper

5mo

u just got out too?

proper

5mo

just got out of poor things

TTU

5mo

How was it?

brickfuentes

5mo

You ism niggas gotta stop worrying about what everyone else doing and go get you some business