In “From the ‘perfect’ salary to keeping up with the Joneses, here’s how money really affects your happiness” by Cory Stieg the author states that while money doesn’t directly lead to happiness, the more people made, the more they were satisfied and had a better overall well being compared to those that didn’t make as much. They state “If you grow up without resources like food, clothing or shelter, then having more money really makes a huge difference in your life and overall well-being”. In the TEDTalk by Barry Schwartz titled “The Paradox of Choice,” Schwartz argues that while having many choices is good for people as it gives them more freedom and options, it can also be very damaging. After watching I found that giving people more choices raises their expectations for how good those options will be and causes them to be dissatisfied with the outcomes, even when they are positive. I do agree with both points that each speaker makes, as when people have more money, they tend to be more happier as they don’t have to stress about bills which leads them to have a comfortable life as well with the argument with how choices can be damaging as when expectations increase, so does disappointment.
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I agree that growing up without particular resources can be extremely difficult. A person’s happiness will be increased by having access to these resources. It is very advantageous to be able to afford a comfortable way of life. To some extent, happiness can be purchased with money. Stress can be reduced by not worrying about things like where you’ll get your next meal or how to pay your bills.
Dear Anthony, I agree that pampering oneself works for happiness. But one also knows that if you have or obtain money, things can be easier and more accessible, since everything in life unfortunately moves with money. I am a young man who has worked since I was 10 years old. from selling ice cream after my classes and creating crafts that helped me have a boost of responsibility in my school and in my own work with only 10 years. Later, when I was 12 years old, I started working as a comedian and reporter for an AM radio station that was only for children and that’s how I was trained and valuing what I had around me, but the money I had was like foam, very well earned, very easy, He was leaving and from my experience at that stage and from being young I can tell you that “happiness is not found in money”. But I understand what it is to go through very strong needs without money. That’s why I learned to value and build my own happiness and stability first before including money in my life. And if I work and want to earn more money but now with the purpose of helping my family that I still have left after 2020 and traveling with my husband as far as we can. And from what you wrote in this part that: “If you grow up without resources like food, clothing or shelter, then having more money really makes a big difference in your life and in your general well-being” Well, I can tell you that if in those cases it helps to be able to make things easier.
Hey Anthony,
It is very interesting the point you made, although I personally do not believe money brings happiness. but not having money is a downer in most eyes, especially when money is a determining factor in your life choices. To pretty much piggyback on what you stated, having money or being at a level where you do not have to worry about money, it does bring sense of comfort.