Discuss your views on this statement: Most people can be motivated with money.?
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unfortunately, this is true for most people; even those who are doing seemingly good things (working for a charity, helping oversees, etc) are in for some sort of financial reason.  famous people who donate money to charity or help in a 3rd world country can not only get more publicity, which boosts their salaries, but they get major tax breaks for this sort of thing.
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I think, some people really need the money and get used to that kind of life ... and others just like to be that way..\nin both ways it's really sad to see people in that situation
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I don't justify it, but the one most common that I see going against is "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth."  Since most of us want money and material items, this one is the easiest to fall on the wayside with... there are tons of excuses.. "I need this because, I need more money..." blah blah.  But in no way do I ignore commands or attempt to justify my actions if they are against them.  I ask for forgiveness if I find myself in that spot and fix the situation.  Good question.
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as far as i think - all businesses want to make money. The whole purpose of a business is making money. whether it be by hook or crook!\n\n--x--
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as long as people are lazy to earn a buck, lacking confidence in themself they go in search of lottery or any spam as you say. they should first belive in themselves and have self esteem and self respect. they should believe in hard earned money and should be satisfied by what they are able to produce. i remember an incident in china. i was talking to a taxiwala and asked him "is it not bothering you that you have no freedom of speech in ur country". he said,"whats there to speak, i work for my living and with what i get i live my life, whats there to talk". i was shocked."then i asked ok see there goes a mercedes and that man is richer than you why are poor.". he said, he deserves what he is worth, he's intelligent and is ready to work harder than me, so he's rich. what i earn is enough for me so i am still a driver". what do think we in india would have reacted to such differrance.
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inner peace ... what good is money if you aren't happy or content?\n\nthey say money can't buy happiness, but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot lol
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I don't think it is the money that makes people happy it is the things they get with the money. Alao, you can have airplanes and a multi-million dollar house and still be unhappy, unless you have someone to share it with. I think having people you love around makes having money alot happier. You getto enjoy the finer things in life.
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offcourse its good for people \nits money money why people be upset from money ?
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Empowerment and Experience!\n\nMy kids have been managing their own money since the age of 4 or 5.  That is about the age that kids recognize money and some of its power.  Having the freedom to make decisions with their money that they have earned has empowered them.  They are confident and they make good choices with their money.  They are all teens now.\n\nWe live in such a consumer driven society--it is difficult to overcome such clever marketing.  \n\nFirst and foremost--My husband and I believe in setting the example we hope they will become. \n\n1.  Just say NO! at the store.  \n\nWe have always made them work for the money they get from us.  I never subcomb to the pleadings at the store--I tell them to use thier own money.\n\n2.  Establish a saving/giving/spending plan.  Make it a habbit.\n\nWe have a rule--save half, give 10%, spend the rest.  When they were little, it was difficult for them to save or even learn to wait to buy something. Now saving and giving is just as important to them as spending.  They each have checking accounts with debit cards as well as saving accounts or money market funds.\n\n3.  Do not bail them out of a tough situation. \n\n It is difficult to see kids suffer disappointment, but it is an opportunity for a great lesson.  My kids  have lost their money and made many painful mistakes--including making impulsive purchases that feel good at the time, but is a waste of their resources;  letting friends 'borrow' money--never to see it repaid. \n \n Our theory is that we'd rather have them make mistakes now and give them a chance to learn and establish good habbits by giving them as much experience as possible.  \n\nWe'd rather see our 8 year old lose his 40 dollars because of carelessness than to see our 28 year old lose 4000 dollars because of carelessness he could have learned to avoid when he was 8.  Wise people tend to learn from their mistakes.  \n\n4.  Teach them according to their personality. \n\nEach kid manages money differently, but we have taught them to work with the personality they have and not put themselves in difficult situations.  I have a kid that is an impulsive spender, who does not like to balance her checkbook.  So she puts away money (her paycheck) in a saving account (short term savings) and investments (long term savings) first and then gives herself a set amount of cash to spend every week.  Her rule is, she can spend whatever she puts in her wallet for the week on whatever she wants impusively but when the money is gone, she has to wait the next week for the next installment of money.  She does not use checks or her debit card. She uses her short term savings to pay cash for more expensive items and does not touch her investments--which she will use for college.  This keeps her from having to physically balance any checkbook--which she hates to do. My other kids are savers, but are very selective about what they purchase.  They treat themselves to things, sometimes sharing the cost (like a computer game or book).  \n\nOur son has come  a long way--losing the most money as a kid, by not keeping in a safe place or by being careless.  He is so much better at managing his money and and keeping things safe.  He has trained himself to put his valuable belongings in a 'home' he established.  He is really a messy kid and absent minded at times.  But his habbits has helped him overcome his short- comings.   \n\n\n5.  Real world education.   We are focusing on identity theft, carefully surveying offers to make wise decisions.  They are consumers and use the internet frequently.  My son has even been cheated on ebay--for $600.  Working through the horrible 6 month process of dealing with endless voice mail, poorly informed customer service agents, red tape and law enforcement  was a great lesson for him. He was very upset, thinking that he lost his money.  Fortunately he was able to get it back. He will be much more careful before making purchases and he
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For some, it is the only means they have to interpret their own self worth.  I would much rather have the true wealth of who I am inside without having to luxuriate it for the world on the outside.  Money may make a lot of things possible, but it doesn't bring forth truth nor selflessness in some...in intensifies the greed in both, men and women.
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I would put it down to psychology.\n\nPeople who feel they are well-off feel no need to participate in the lottery programs. While those who feel they are less than well off think "Why not bet a buck or two on the chance to make a few million?". \n\nIt would seem to make sense to me.\n\naddition: Yes Matt - agreed. I just didn't state it as eloquently. Feeling 'no need to participate' is as you say related to education, and those well off tend to have a better education.
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Yes it's a scam, no you cannot make that type of money, the money comes in from selling their "Ideas", or "programs". If it was that easy, wouldn't everyone you know be rich?
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i think this is obvious.. if u want to sustain all your necessities plus a few "wants" then you definitely have to work for that.\n\nnothing is free from this world..
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I think that is true.  I come from a family who has had money all their lives.  We dont drive $100,000 cars, or have flashy things.  I think you can absolutely tell someone who comes from "old" money and someone who comes from "new" money.
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Money alone does not make any one rich. The ability to be happy with yourself - to work or not work if you want, and to love your fellow man and be loved back are important here too. My mother gave me 18 million when she died and that is OK but I made a lot on stocks and sold my internet company at 42 and retired so now the accountant tells me I am worth about 130 million. I really don't feel rich as I am depressed two out of every 7 days. I do like shopping without restraint though.
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Success almost always doesn't have to do with money.  Success comes from what you personally have done with your life.  Those that have stuck to their moral and value system no matter what others say and are good people because it is the right thing to do are successful in life.
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Money isn't always better.  You can become a slave to it, or you can become a corporate hooker.  I think making more than you spend is everyone's goal though.