Journey > Destination.
Does the world run on envy? Charlie Munger, who once said, “the first rule of a happy life is low expectations”, argued that it does. We even have the adage ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ to encapsulate this ongoing economic arms race.
In-your-face financial flexing is difficult to ignore. A moment of boredom followed by a screen tap and a world of obscene wealth can be streamed directly into your consciousness.
Enough of this, and you begin to develop a subconscious crisis, sleepwalking your way into an unaffordably expensive situation. Worse, you could develop deep seated resentments culminating into pervasive discontent.
By “low expectations,” Charlie meant that you should expect less in exchange for your efforts. It’s not a call to curb your aspirations. When applied, this mindset repels disappointment and encourages sustained motivation.
High-profile black swan jackpots and grift have sold many on the fallacy of wealth without effort. When money is conflated with meaning, the expedient path seems obvious. Only a chump would expend his energy for something that could be more easily attained.
Millions flock to recently legalized betting markets, trading schemes, and hot potato crypto scams, chasing the Leprechaun. A story as old as the Leprechaun itself.
Most don’t realize this is a disenchanted path without a destination. The plight of a materialist without wisdom.
A life lived with sublime purpose is more precious than any asset. It is the noblest of pursuits, with monetary wealth being a common side effect. The grandest human stories are those of sacrifice, not envy or any of its accomplices.
Ben and Brent explore this subject in an open-ended conversation, drawing on several sources for inspiration. It’s a complex topic to unpack, to be sure. One we hope to refine in future episodes.
Please share your thoughts and comments or future episode ideas with planning@nwmgadvisors.com!
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Sources
The Soul of Wealth, Daniel Crosby: PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Advancement)
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About your Hosts
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Brent Gargano, CFPⓇ
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Editor
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