
I had fun reading through the comments. That being said I have a few family friends that have gone from warehouse laboring to running global businesses through the course of life. I have seen some loose grip of what I would call reality and begin living in a state that I just can't relate too, and on the other hand I have watched some gain amazing wealth and continue to live in a fashion that I would call responsible and helpful to humanity. Do the second group buy things I can't afford, sure. But they do things with their wealth in proportion that the first group don't do. And I am not talking about setting up fake trust foundations like the Bill and Melinda Gates group that has a face of humanity while truly being a tax shelter, I am talking about true giving with a selfless focus. It does exist and it starts by keeping your mind and heart focused on a higher calling. Like the bible says the Rich man may gain the whole world but loose his own soul, and it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to gain entry to heaven!
Both statements don't say it can't be done, just that is it an incredible oddity. I have even seen it in my own life, not that I can afford a buggatti, but as I have grown older and gain more money I have seen myself stray from time to time in how I choose to spend my time and money in regards to what I believe.
That is why I posted here, it is a good discussion, maybe not on some random bike photo but I think it might have context to this one.
Feb 14, 2011 at 22:16