>>43350624Not really quoting anybody, just looking at Life through an hourglass is all, while actively delaying some online work. When I think about stuff like this, it makes me yarn; its the boomer in me I suppose.
As per measurements; I'm not a narcassist, I don't know say that a man who lives in an apartment is less than I am, that's shallow.
I look at it through different factions: Happiness, Wealth, Accomplishment, Rationality, and Maturity. If someone exceeds me in any of those, they are worth respect in that field; however sometimes a negative in one field outshines the factors in others. Its why I can look at a Man who owns a mansion and feel nothing for him because he is a scumbag who's marraige and family relationship is extremely toxic and hollow. Then again, I can look at a man living in the gutter and have some respect if he is happy in doing so.
I suppose if I had to weigh the factors; From Highest to Lowest: Happiness, Maturity, Accomplishment, Rationality, Wealth.
As per my own ratings:
I am very pleased with my Life, I am lacking a total maturity, however my maturity is self reliant and stable enough for family leadership and intimate relationships. My Rationality is extremely strict, albeit very philosophical. I accredit that to a degree in the Sciences with a Minor in the Arts. My accomplishments are many and each achieved; however I cannot take credit for any of them. I simply walked through the doors presented, and I see it as an ongoing journey of blessed path. My wealth is that of a Middle Class American who owns a home, and a relatively new car. Let's say out of a scale from +100/-100, I'm about a 40. In 0-100, that's an 80, a B.
As per your aims of happiness and perfection of craft? I don't have any quarrel at all. That's the way to live life to be honest. If you are happy, then you are rich in that, and I can respect that. Now if you never left your mothers basement...the respect factor might go down.
