Comments on: The Fine Line Between Ambition and Greed http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/ Freelance Writing, Personal Development, and Making Money with Freelance Writer Michael Kwan Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:11:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Michael Kwan http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-37904 Michael Kwan Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:23:11 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-37904 Ah, and therein lies the rub. Because of human nature -- and possibly the capitalistic nature of western society -- we are never quite satisfied with what we have and never truly believe that we have plenty. This is exactly why <a href="http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2007/07/13/why-goals-are-the-bane-of-my-existence/" rel="nofollow">goals are the bane of my existence</a>. Inevitably, when you achieve a goal, you will probably set another one that is just another notch (or three) higher. When is it enough? I think we'd agree that Steve Jobs is very successful and makes a lot of money, but he's still not nearly as rich as Bill Gates. From our perspective, Jobs has plenty. From his, maybe not. Ah, and therein lies the rub. Because of human nature — and possibly the capitalistic nature of western society — we are never quite satisfied with what we have and never truly believe that we have plenty. This is exactly why goals are the bane of my existence. Inevitably, when you achieve a goal, you will probably set another one that is just another notch (or three) higher. When is it enough?

I think we’d agree that Steve Jobs is very successful and makes a lot of money, but he’s still not nearly as rich as Bill Gates. From our perspective, Jobs has plenty. From his, maybe not.

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]]> By: Top Commentators - January 2008 || Beyond the Rhetoric || http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-37525 Top Commentators - January 2008 || Beyond the Rhetoric || Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:26:35 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-37525 [...] my video game contest as well as being the first to identify Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin in this post about ambition and greed. Thanks [...] [...] my video game contest as well as being the first to identify Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin in this post about ambition and greed. Thanks [...]

]]> By: Impossible is Nothing || Beyond the Rhetoric || http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-37118 Impossible is Nothing || Beyond the Rhetoric || Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:02:41 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-37118 [...] this month, I commented on the fine line between ambition and greed, noting that this distinction is not necessarily restricted to the world of financial gain. Sports [...] [...] this month, I commented on the fine line between ambition and greed, noting that this distinction is not necessarily restricted to the world of financial gain. Sports [...]

]]> By: Speedlinking - 07 Jan 2008 » Derek Semmler dot com http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-35803 Speedlinking - 07 Jan 2008 » Derek Semmler dot com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:47:44 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-35803 [...] Michael Kwan recently discussed the fine line between ambition and greed. The separation between ambition and greed, at least in my opinion, lies not with what you want but [...] [...] Michael Kwan recently discussed the fine line between ambition and greed. The separation between ambition and greed, at least in my opinion, lies not with what you want but [...]

]]> By: Addicted To Writing http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-35636 Addicted To Writing Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:08:34 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-35636 My goal is to build on my freelance writing business. I've been writing for years; however, I started freelance writing three weeks ago. I knew the picture looked familiar I just couldn't place it. I was thinking Tiny Toon Adventures. My goal is to build on my freelance writing business. I’ve been writing for years; however, I started freelance writing three weeks ago.

I knew the picture looked familiar I just couldn’t place it. I was thinking Tiny Toon Adventures.

]]> By: All Freelance Writing | Freelance Friday - January 4, 2008 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-35605 All Freelance Writing | Freelance Friday - January 4, 2008 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:16:12 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-35605 [...] The Fine Line Between Ambition and Greed - Beyond the Rhetoric (are YOU hoping to earn more in the new year?) [...] [...] The Fine Line Between Ambition and Greed - Beyond the Rhetoric (are YOU hoping to earn more in the new year?) [...]

]]> By: Amy http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-35578 Amy Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:21:51 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-35578 You know - that's what I have been thinking. I think Ambition is something you measure how much you succeed. Greed is when you know you have plenty but you keep wanting more just so you can brag about it. I goal for this year is to build on my freelance writing business as well - but unfortunately I think I am happy to just have one properly published piece ;-) You know - that’s what I have been thinking. I think Ambition is something you measure how much you succeed. Greed is when you know you have plenty but you keep wanting more just so you can brag about it.

I goal for this year is to build on my freelance writing business as well - but unfortunately I think I am happy to just have one properly published piece ;-)

]]> By: Jorge http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-35577 Jorge Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:03:28 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-35577 Now I know how it's said. I accept the brownie points. :) Now I know how it’s said. I accept the brownie points. :)

]]> By: Jorge http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/comment-page-1/#comment-35576 Jorge Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:01:52 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/01/03/the-fine-line-between-ambition-and-greed/#comment-35576 The Money Bin. In portuguese: Cofre do dinheiro. The Money Bin. In portuguese: Cofre do dinheiro.

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