Ch 6: Pursuit of happiness (re: work, wealth & success) 4 of 4

[skinnyjohnsen]

Well, Todd. This was great! I have just finished hearing all your lectures on money, and I enjoyed every second of it.

As for giving out stars; It is easy not to lift a finger when the next video comes automaticly. And the girl on my screen saver is better looking than you. Thanks man. I think I'll hear it all again some day.:-)

[ToddAllenGates]

> the girl on my screen saver is better looking than you

Ha-ha, yes, looks are not my strong point!

> This was great!

Thank you!

[ministerabdallah]

Peace and blessings Todd, I wonder if even people whom are "well traveled" or older have come to that realization because for the most part they still stay the path (like the doctor) or they don't actively seek to spread the Truth of it's non fulfillment. To extend it even further, they don't try to change the system which teaches and extols the value of said system, even those whom have children who will be inundated with this mindset. Thus, is this a lack of protecting their children?

[ministerabdallah]

This is the first series that I have watched on this channel (I will of course be watching all) so I was wondering where you were headed and what your stance on money is. I believe that there is no value in money (true intrinsic value) and it does us no good whatsoever. Having a capitalistic system cannot escape from the pitfalls and traps it has inbreed in it, such as leading to the delusion of wealth and success. Have you approached capitalism with the same Truth mindset of proselytizing?

[ministerabdallah]

I look forward to the Christian videos but I really look forward to next year when you focus on this issue. God bless.

[ToddGates]

> I look forward to the Christian videos

Thank you!

> but I really look forward to next year when you focus on this issue.

Thanks again! This channel gets far less attention than my religion channel, but I feel the issues here are perhaps equally important, and probably even more relevant when it comes to day-to-day life.

[ToddGates]

> I was wondering ... what your stance on money is.

I cover this subject in my discussion of my book's second chapter (the video series is called "Why Do We Have to Use Money?"). The book's chapter itself is called "Surgery & Dental Floss," and discusses money's pros & cons--the traps & pitfalls, but also advantages like flexible bartering. (If you're a surgeon and I make floss, it'll be difficult for us to barter! But with money, we can trade our services easily.)

[ToddGates]

> [people] don't try to change the system ... even those whom have children ... is this a lack of protecting their children?

Hi Mustafaa,

My feeling is that this "career = identity / measure of career = wealth & status" mindset is often embraced by people unconsciously. So even if it's making them miserable, they still follow it, b/c they're not aware of the source of their misery. So yes, they pass this negativity on to their children as well, but not necessarily consciously.