Even a shitty economy, that has hit nearly every American can not provide enough people with perspective. I am convinced that the only thing that will reach people is real, personal tragedy.
Everyone wants what they don't have. Everyone. Absolutely everyone. Doubt me? Exhibit A: Tiger Woods.
I live in a place with lots of upper-middle class white people. Manicured lawns, SUV's, tennis clubs, three-car garages and outdoor living spaces. It looks to me like most everyone is in a pretty good place. But the other day I was sitting at the neighborhood pool and three Moms were talking about another (absent) Mom who 'had everything.' They were talkng about clothes, hair, SUV, good husband, breast implants, etc. These three Mom's had virtually the same arrangement as the Mom who had everything! I was listening in complete confusion.
THEN, literally the next day the absent Mom was there and one of the ones from the previous day was not there. The previously absent Mom was complaining that the newly absent Mom had all this shit. It blew my mind. I was like, what the fuck is going on? Why can't you each enjoy what you have and be happy for those who have more?
Guys are the same way but with different shit. We mostly want more cash on hand and additional opportunities with women. But is also includes cars, jobs, televisions, boats, golf clubs.
Fact is, we all have it pretty good. Sadly, it will take some personal tragedy for each of us to realize that while we may not have everything we want, we still have a good life. Here are some personal tragedies that will give you perspective; DUI, being caught with a hooker (tragedy?), serious illness to child or spouse, job loss.
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