I was asked this question by one of the physicians on the interview panel for professional school. I told them the truth, that I wouldn’t be sitting in the interview, I probably be out fishing. Later, the physician chuckled and said he loved my honesty. In retrospect, I’m sure I’ve gotten more happiness from my work than I would have ever found only pursuing leisure. Even so, I’m reminded of the line, “Money may not bring you happiness, but it can buy you misery that you thoroughly enjoy.” 🙂
At 66, with a head of thick, snow-white hair, Porcaro said the deal “enables me to do whatever the hell I want to do now for the rest of my life,” including devoting himself to songwriting…
I haven’t responded to this because my answer is humdrum… quit my job, travel more, give more to charity.
I think the better question might be what would you NOT change. I’m pretty sure I would live in the same house, drive the same vehicle, and eat the same food. What about you guys?
Right on Matt. “I got everything I need and nothing that I don’t”. I think you ought to post your question on the forum, I bet it would be an interesting thread.
I would fund endowments for my church and alma mater to make sure disadvantaged people receive the chance to have a life like I’ve had. I would make sure my grandkids have enough money for college in case I don’t live long enough to do it in person. I would NOT set my kids and step-kids up for a life of leisure, but hopefully give them a chance to meet some of their dreams. I’d like to think it would make my life more enjoyable, but be concerned that there would be stress that I’m not currently considering.
I was asked this question by one of the physicians on the interview panel for professional school. I told them the truth, that I wouldn’t be sitting in the interview, I probably be out fishing. Later, the physician chuckled and said he loved my honesty. In retrospect, I’m sure I’ve gotten more happiness from my work than I would have ever found only pursuing leisure. Even so, I’m reminded of the line, “Money may not bring you happiness, but it can buy you misery that you thoroughly enjoy.” 🙂
Thought of this forum thread when reading this story today: “He Wrote Michael Jackson’s ‘Human Nature’ and Has 2 More in the Vault”
Even celebrities look for bigger paydays so they can do what they really want.
I haven’t responded to this because my answer is humdrum… quit my job, travel more, give more to charity.
I think the better question might be what would you NOT change. I’m pretty sure I would live in the same house, drive the same vehicle, and eat the same food. What about you guys?
Right on Matt. “I got everything I need and nothing that I don’t”. I think you ought to post your question on the forum, I bet it would be an interesting thread.
I would fund endowments for my church and alma mater to make sure disadvantaged people receive the chance to have a life like I’ve had. I would make sure my grandkids have enough money for college in case I don’t live long enough to do it in person. I would NOT set my kids and step-kids up for a life of leisure, but hopefully give them a chance to meet some of their dreams. I’d like to think it would make my life more enjoyable, but be concerned that there would be stress that I’m not currently considering.