Comments on: The Difference Between Being Wealthy and Being Rich

By: Rishikesh Ganga

Rishikesh Ganga — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:40:16 +0000

RT @carlon: The Difference Between Being Wealthy and Being Rich http://t.co/J5hPfk32

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:38:00 +0000

Thanks. I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

A balanced approach is much better. I’m glad it’s working out for you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:38:00 +0000

Thanks. I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

A balanced approach is much better. I’m glad it’s working out for you.

By: Jacq

Jacq — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:17:00 +0000

I’m loving your archives carlon!

I took the work VERY / TOO hard route to accumulate enough to be financially independent – and I kind of regret it. Kind of. But am taking a much more balanced approach now and it seems to be working out very well. I was a little worried that I even would be able to ditch the puritan work ethic and slow down but I was (sort of) fortunate that a health scare made me change my philosophy.

By: Jacq

Jacq — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:17:00 +0000

I’m loving your archives carlon!

By: carlon

carlon — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:24:03 +0000

You got it right, Shannon. Most people think having more money will make them happier. I've met people from all walks of life. More money is great. But what's the use of having money if you can't enjoy it? The rich people I know work VERY hard. Too hard.

If having time to do what you love is not the definition of wealth, then I do't know what is.

By: carlon

carlon — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:23:49 +0000

Thanks.

By: Shannon O

Shannon O — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:28:32 +0000

Carlon,

I love this post! I think you make some really good points here, I too believe that the defining factor in relation to wealth is actually having the time to enjoy your life and the ability to spend time with the people you love.

The defining factor in relation to being rich is simply just having money. In my mind wealth is the Holy Grail to be sought after - wealth is not a status it’s a lifestyle.

Perhaps our society should focus more on quality of life as opposed to the dollar signs.

By: Rippleon

Rippleon — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:48:08 +0000

Love your definition or real wealth. Couldn't agree more!

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