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this world we think of millionaires living the good life and always being eccentric. The
life that this particular millionaire is living is a splitting difference of
the one that he was living when he had just acquired his fortune. Graham Hill has
chosen to live a more modest, less wasteful life. He only lives in an apartment
that is 402 square feet. For anyone that is reading this article they are probably
thinking like me. I thought,” why would this millionaire totally downsize from
his huge house and lavish lifestyle that he had before?”. He states that his
lifestyle was too wasteful and it was just about collecting things. He states
that the true real meaning of life was to find happiness in the things that aren’t
material and that matter the most. After his change surprisingly he says that
he feels totally okay with the decision that he has made and wouldn’t change anything.
He enjoys feeling like he is in control of his own money and that it doesn’t control
him, not rule his life as it does others. Fame and fortune was no match for
Graham Hill as of today. If you were a millionaire would you give up living in
a nice neighborhood with lots of rooms and lavish things? Or, would you rather compromise
and have a little bit of the lavish lifestyle along with values and people you
love along the way with you? Most people would say that it isn’t a choice what
you do after the money, that the money chances you. Graham Hill is an example
that it isn’t true, and people could handle their money for the better.
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The real point is that most of us have wasted space we don't either use or have a purpose for, but it is important for some people. Honestly, I can say I never set foot on some of the square footage of the house I grew up on. Is this necessary or just a matter of seen plenty of space around you? I can understand cases where you have a few kids (or in the case of claustrophobia) but if you're single or a couple, the extra space becomes very unimportant and even a burden with time.
ReplyDeleteI believe my brother to be right when he said quality of life is having less and doing more. A small, comfortable place mostly keeps you at home only for your privacy needs. It also encourage you to meet others, go places, walk or run, and relate more to others while keeping you healthier and in better shape.
Great article, I think I like this guy. If anything, money is more than just good times, it is freedom. When I say freedom it’s interesting because there is a contradiction that happens with this kind of freedom; the freedom gained by financial independence. The contradiction is one of slavery, how easy is it for a person to become a slave to their own temptations, wants and desires. My guess is that Graham Hill also went to the other extreme and probably almost partied himself to death. I think he ended up humbled by the process of his own life. How many people come across a large amount of money and stay healthy and continue all their same healthy relationships? For most people, it may not end well. For me, should I ever come across a large sum of money, I suspect they would find me dead in some fancy penthouse chained to a bed with a big smile on face within only a few months, no wait, probably within a few days. What I’m getting at is that money is also power, and power without wisdom is a dangerous thing. I can only pray to God himself that he does not let me win the lottery, I’m not that wise and I like a good time a little too much. I think that in comparison to Graham Hill living in a tiny apartment I would probably end up in a tiny coffin six feet under.
ReplyDeleteI feel like more wealthy people should live their lives as this gentleman does. What better way to live your life than to be humble. It is always great to hear that someone as well off as Hill has the decency and the self control to do what he is doing. Honestly I don't feel I would be able to do this. I feel that if I had this sort of worth I wouldn't want to live rich, but comfortable.
ReplyDeleteI agree with alexander. I think this is a very noble thing of him to do but I think this man poses a self-control that very rare amounts of people have. I know I would not be able to live in something so small especially if I did not have to but I do hope that I am the type of person that would never go over the top like our celebrities do; then again I’ve never been put in that situation. I have seen something like this before though. Having that amount of money is life changing and some people don’t really know what to do with it, which is why there is a negative connotation with the lives of those who win the lotto. I saw this one episode on tv about that of this couple that won and what they decided to do with their money was buy a ranch and then continue living the way they were before and they were the only ones on the entire episode that were still living a good life. I don’t think it’s about how much money you have but about finding a lifestyle that makes you comfortable.
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