Comments on: Finding Richer Friends Isn’t the Key to Life

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 23:56:32 +0000

Nice quote. This is the reason I always plan everything I do from meals and list of things to do, and doing these makes me feel better and accomplish many things than usual. “Failing to plan is planning to fail”

By: TJ

TJ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:40:22 +0000

Sounds pretty horrible to me. I’d say that my natural tendency is to avoid “richer” people because they tend to spend more money on what I perceive as meaningless junk. It can be frustrating when your friends are in different financial spots (not being able to travel with you or not wanting to do X activity because they or you can’t afford it), but at the end of day, I’d prefer to just not pay attention to money stats when evaluating friendships.

If anything, I’d say that frequent conversing with those who live on less has encouraged me to reign in my spending.

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By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:34:32 +0000

A lot of my friends were friends before we even started making money, so I’m not sure how this applies to be honest. But I guess it’s a theory and one that probably holds interest in a talk, so OK, I guess.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:50:37 +0000

Nice point Aaron. I’d like to be surrounded by friends who are goal-oriented, positive, and determined. I think environment factors can affect us somehow, but it’s totally up to us, how determined we are to be rich or to reach our financial goals.

By: Roger Wohlner

Roger Wohlner — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:50:45 +0000

In reply to noah kagan. As I think back on your talk a couple things stand out. First I regret staying for most of it, that's an hour + of my life I will never get back. But that's on me. Second as the father of three successful, high achieving millennials I pray that they never end up to be the cold-empty shell of a person that you appear to be. While I was one who was offended by the sexual references, as I reflect on what you said I pity you. Success in business and being a "mensch" are not mutually exclusive.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:37:04 +0000

I completely agree. And it’s logistically wrong because in that group of 5 people, someone has to be richer than someone else unless they all make the same. I choose my friends based on who is there for me, good times and bad, and I’m there for them. I make more but who the hell cares?

By: noah kagan

noah kagan — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 20:52:32 +0000

Thanks Aaron.

1- Totally agree not dropping your friends. Most of my friends I’ve had for 10 years. Just encouraging people to think about how their environment / friends affect getting what they want in life.

2- I wish had sexual stories to share. It’s the desert life for me.

Would have liked a bit more feedback / suggestions how to make my keynote better.

Easy to sit in the stands and critique / write a blog post. Another thing to stand in front of 500+ hoping to make their lives significantly better.

By: Femme @ Femme Frugality

Femme @ Femme Frugality — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 20:21:41 +0000

I’ve been thinking the exact same thing since this quote blew up on Twitter! I’d rather keep my soul (and friends) than be rich. Really messed up and shows the power of herd mentality.
You should join #feministfincon on Twitter. We need more supportive men.