The Rich Get Richer…

At 24 years old, already in this life I have seen a fair amount of historical events. I have seen the gulf war, dark TV screens lit by the green tracers of military war fare. I have seen two economic booms and busts. The proliferation of computers and software from the $5,000.00 desktop to the $200.00 iPhone. I have seen a terrorist attack on american soil, its effects on a people, a nation and economy. I have seen the overly optimistic result of the dot com boom and housing boom. I have seen a free christian nation free the oppressed nation of an islamic country from its dictator through force and democratic murder sentence. 

In these strange days one thing remains constant. “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer”. How beautiful. For those of lack mentality, poverty mentality, and lack of personal responsibility this is a heavy burden to bare. For me, for those of my similar thought process it is a time to rejoice. 

I hear of this “bad housing” economy. However I daly see the construction of a 10,000 square foot home on my way to work. I receive an email from the Greenbriar Sporting Club that states they have had one of their best years to date with over $24,000,000.00 in sales. Who ever these buyers are, they are surely not participating in this “dire economic situation”. For me this is a time to realize the fact that if I can think and act like these people, I will never have a personally “dire economic situation”. 

Be Selfish

A great statement that I believe more people should live by. Hahaha, No I do not mean in the self centered and careless absence of thoughtfulness for others. I have seen and been around too many people in my life that are not selfish for them selfs. The situation really is that if you are not selfish for your self you will harm others in some way. So true for the opposite side of the coin, too selfish and self centered you will also harm others. How many parents have used their kids for reasons of not achieving more. How many consumers have settled for a life of mediocrity than that of exceeding abundance. Imagine how freely Adam Smiths “invisible hand” could move with the fruits of hard work and effective work of so many that are in America and the world. It is the “selfish desires” of other individuals that fuel this American Consumption economy. Commerce, The highest form of economy. “Buyers and sellers in the market are motivated purely by self-interest but they serve the general interest with out having intended it.” – D. D. Raphael. A large majority of individuals make decisions to not provide for their own self-interest, in-turn effecting the “natural” way of things. Thats all I got for tonight…

Are All Americans Soo Withdrawn From The World?

After enjoying $100+ meal with some business assoceates and new friend this week end a wild conversation came up. My Assocates wife had been hinting at the fact she wanted a mink coat all night long. So much so it became a joke almost. Well that led to the topic that there is actually a place in Raleigh that Keeps Mink coats during the off season. And the big discussion and concern was ‘Does the mink coat storage have a back up generator in case the power goes out to keep the mink’s at their proper temperature.’ As this may be a very valid concern. It was a bold awakening on how good Americans really have it. And I will say that none of us are in the top 1, 5, or probbably 10% income bracket of the US. Maybe top 10%…I can only imagine the useless conversations and concerns that the top 1% have.  Point being, as Americans, were so rich, and have such a great lifestyle, it’s crazy. Don’t ya think?! Also this happened after having a $1,000 Brake Job on the Lotus.