is it wrong to envy a friend's success?

[road2perdition]

That's loser talk.

 

[TrackGabe]

Not at all.

Happiness is true success. A lot of miserable rich people in the world.

 

[Archontas]

To feel envy is not wrong.. i think is a normal-human feeling. Doing something against that person you envy, yes. totally wrong :>(

 

[LoCalDallasGuy]

Happiness is great thing to strive for but it comes and goes.

Success shouldn't be determined by others but defined by yourself.

Life needs purpose and meaning - If your purpose is to make a shit load of money then more power to you, but not everyone needs to have the same purpose in life.

 

[Knightrofins]

Come on man. Be sensible. You know what I mean I don't have to spell it out. Obviously the 2,200 sq ft house wins. My point was that whoever is the most well off with the nicest things wins. Obviously living in a desirable area is considered a luxury and would win over a horrible area.

It's a figure of speech.

I know how it sounds but it's a materialistic world man. It is what it is. If somebody can find happiness in their own little corner of the world, with a modest house and below average income and humble savings and all that, power to them. I wish them all the best and that's sweet. Not for me though.

The way I look at it is either you're "winning" at life or you are "losing" at life. If me and you are both "winning", then more power to us. Its not me vs you, its me vs the house and you vs the house (speaking in gambling terms).

But $$$ and chasing the almighty dollar doesnt motivate everyone. I know plenty of people who just want a simple and low stress life. I see the way they live and i think its pretty cool. Its not my nature, but they love it.

I believe health and happiness comes first. If you have that, everything will fall into place.

 

[road2perdition]

The way I look at it is either you're "winning" at life or you are "losing" at life. If me and you are both "winning", then more power to us. Its not me vs you, its me vs the house and you vs the house (speaking in gambling terms).

But $$$ and chasing the almighty dollar doesnt motivate everyone. I know plenty of people who just want a simple and low stress life. I see the way they live and i think its pretty cool. Its not my nature, but they love it.

I believe health and happiness comes first. If you have that, everything will fall into place.

True. I see what you're saying. It doesn't necessarily have to be me vs you. But you have to admit nowadays it's very cut throat and competitive out there.

I understand all the points you've made. I do.

Anyways, you have a good one man. Peace.

 

[JayGross314]

Use that feeling to work harder and get on equal footing with your friend

 

[halekulani]

like if they have more money and whatnot

i think so
i think it's more important to focus on what your real personal issues are and how to address them.

i also think you should stop wasting time thinking about how much money other people are making because it isn't making you any richer.