I wonder how much financial benefit all this fussing about yields.
Trump allegedly would’ve been far wealthier had he thrown his inheritance into an index fund.
Of course, where’s the fun in that? Also, no presidency. So I guess if it keeps one engaged, it’s worth it. Or is it?
All of our actions and plans, are based on a desire to be a certain way, not just achieve a certain goal. To be seen a certain way. To be able to be seen a certain way, in every group we mix in. We don’t want things, we want to be a particular way.
. The same net financial result, with no visible effect in the world would not be 1/10 as satisfying.
I am definitely a person desperate to be seen a particular way. as is flyer. We are probably the two most glaring examples in this microscopic universe, smaller than a 7thgrade classroom, of naked desire for others positive perceptiin.
A desperate screaming cry for status.
I personally want to be seen as very clever, (tho often viewed as smarter by half), deeply insightful, authentically and deeply feeling, yet modest, thoughtful, introspective. Fit and fun and openminded….I’m also desperate for approval and love…
It’s not easy keeping up appearances.
All of life seems to be a desperate search for some form of status, a way to differentiate from others who are terrifyingly similar. Maybe thats what internet forums are.
I like your persistent and courageous effort, I must admit, in the face of so much competition. I hope that provided some small, micro endorphin boost.
I’m much less impressed with myself. I think I need a new aspirational identity be other than Sr citizen hipster. Either Buddhist monk, ruthless capitalist or … Shit, I’m running out of identities that look attractive. Maybe tax savvy landlord would fill the gap.
Really, I’ll take anything but aging hipster or tedious intellectual. Im too old for enginerd.
