Living out your dreams

[tothemax6]

Can you buy special powers and become superman, or is this a serious thread?

Regarding sheen, I think a life of being drugged out, banging stupid hot chicks, driving a flashy car and living in a big mansion would be effing horrible. I'm serious. It would be good for the first 3months perhaps, then you'd basically be destroyed - a purposeless, aimless, wreck of a man with nothing to live for.

Really this thread is quite unpleasant simply because of the unintended questions it raises - namely, questions as to the limits of how good your life can be. We are all just following the basic pattern that a human (and indeed any animal) follows - you are born, you struggle to increase your position in the world, you probably have kids, you struggle to increase their position in the world, you die. We are all just copies of the same process.

But aside from that, probably the following things:
Regarding my job - no change, I actually feel passion for the profession I am in.
Probably buy two houses - one walking distance from work, one good house I like for the weekend.
Probably buy two stupidly powerful sports cars, for redundancy purposes (damn cars are always breaking down).
Probably buy a Cray supercomputer, modified to run windows.
Probably buy a stupidly enormous yacht, just to laugh at the other guys who think yacht ownership is the pinnacle of awesome. I'm talking a big yacht here. As in it can barely fit between bridge supports when it sails down the Brisbane river, and has a fleet of tugs following it just for when it needs to be turned around. It might have cannons too, I'm not sure about the laws on that sort of thing .
Probably fund a new series of institutes and organizations of the pro-free-market variety, with the goal to return the west and japan to rational economic and social policies.
Hire personal trainer, invest venture capital in the types of start-ups I like, etc etc. No 'throw money at them' philanthropy (which I consider immoral), but probably hire mercenaries to topple evil governments which cause the misery, institute common law, constitutional limits on government power etc.

That would probably keep me busy to begin with

 

[danago]

I get a thrill out of seeing other people happy or get enjoyment out of something i have done. I'd probably start by throwing a massive party with plenty of the most expensive tequila that money can buy for everyone Throw in a few flashing lights, a world class DJ or two, some dancers, and it is bound to be a party to remember (or not) forever That's probably just my youthful mind kicking in, but sure enough the novelty of massive parties would wear off after a while.

I'd probably then shout my close friends a holiday all around the world and spend lots of money on them staying in the nicest hotels, eating at the best restaurants and shopping at the most expensive shops.

I'd buy my parents a nice house wherever they want and provide them with access to one of my limitless credit cards so they could retire whenever they feel like it

And then of course i would donate large sums of money to causes that i feel are beneficial to society. As cliche as it might sound, i get a lot of satisfaction out of helping people and seeing them happy.

Ok that's enough dreaming for now...i guess i had better get back to this assignment

 

[trainspotter]

Probably buy a stupidly enormous yacht, just to laugh at the other guys who think yacht ownership is the pinnacle of awesome. I'm talking a big yacht here. As in it can barely fit between bridge supports when it sails down the Brisbane river, and has a fleet of tugs following it just for when it needs to be turned around.

"Octopus" is the 6th largest superyacht in the world (privately owned). I like it because you can land 2 helicopters (One on the bow, other on the stern) has it's own submarine, two tenders ( 1 x 63' and 1 x 32') 6 jetskis a 100 person cinema, recording studio and disco.

Makes my little 60 footer a tad inadequate me thinks. I could use it as the tender.

 

[tothemax6]

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"Octopus" is the 6th largest superyacht in the world (privately owned). I like it because you can land 2 helicopters (One on the bow, other on the stern) has it's own submarine, two tenders ( 1 x 63' and 1 x 32') 6 jetskis a 100 person cinema, recording studio and disco.
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No where near big enough .
It must have at least one aeroplane runway and a golf course.
This would be considered its 'budget' version:

 

[trainspotter]

No where near big enough .
It must have at least one aeroplane runway and a golf course.
This would be considered its 'budget' version:

LOLOL ...... is that the "Eclipse" or "Dubai" pictured? Looks a little like "Pelorus" ??? Except for the engine intakes?

Either way it is too small for a golf course or a "landing strip" !!!!!!!

Maybe the Cunard Line QE is more to your liking? We could use her as a "tender ship" perhaps?

Why not just buy an island as Julia mooted earlier?

 

[Sean K]

I think Prawn had a 'serious' thread in mind, but owning 'stuff' can be serious too I suppose.

My dream is to achieve absolute happiness.

If I could buy eudaimonia I would, but I don't think you can.

It can only be achieved by hard work.

I do like my new watch though....

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Tranquility.

gg

 

[Julia]

Can you buy special powers and become superman, or is this a serious thread?

Regarding sheen, I think a life of being drugged out, banging stupid hot chicks, driving a flashy car and living in a big mansion would be effing horrible. I'm serious. It would be good for the first 3months perhaps, then you'd basically be destroyed - a purposeless, aimless, wreck of a man with nothing to live for.

Since this thread was posted I've given some thought to it in a fairly serious sense, though I acknowledge it was probably meant in fun.
I believe most of the expressed aspirations of spending lots of money, partying, having more than the next bloke etc might be simply a case of wishing for what you've never had and perhaps are never likely to have.

As tothemax says above, the excitement and novelty would quickly wear off and you'd be left with the damage you had done to your mind and body.
(In saying this I'm quite aware that many members are going to ridicule this statement.)

I've done a fair bit of living the so called high life, money is no object, buy anything that might provide pleasure stuff, and after the initial high dissipated, found there was nothing more than a hollow feeling of waste.

Really this thread is quite unpleasant simply because of the unintended questions it raises - namely, questions as to the limits of how good your life can be. We are all just following the basic pattern that a human (and indeed any animal) follows - you are born, you struggle to increase your position in the world, you probably have kids, you struggle to increase their position in the world, you die. We are all just copies of the same process.

I agree. If you were to look at all of us human beings living our allotted lifespan it would seem quite pointless really. Hence the oft discussed struggle about that cliche "the meaning of life".

I think Prawn had a 'serious' thread in mind, but owning 'stuff' can be serious too I suppose.

My dream is to achieve absolute happiness.

Ah, but then you need to define happiness. I think we've discussed this before.
No two people will have a similar definition.
I doubt, though, that it constitutes the spending of large amounts of money on fleeting excitements.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Tranquility.

gg

Since this thread was posted I've given some thought to it in a fairly serious sense, though I acknowledge it was probably meant in fun.
I believe most of the expressed aspirations of spending lots of money, partying, having more than the next bloke etc might be simply a case of wishing for what you've never had and perhaps are never likely to have.

As tothemax says above, the excitement and novelty would quickly wear off and you'd be left with the damage you had done to your mind and body.
(In saying this I'm quite aware that many members are going to ridicule this statement.)

I've done a fair bit of living the so called high life, money is no object, buy anything that might provide pleasure stuff, and after the initial high dissipated, found there was nothing more than a hollow feeling of waste.



I agree. If you were to look at all of us human beings living our allotted lifespan it would seem quite pointless really. Hence the oft discussed struggle about that cliche "the meaning of life".


Ah, but then you need to define happiness. I think we've discussed this before.
No two people will have a similar definition.
I doubt, though, that it constitutes the spending of large amounts of money on fleeting excitements.

The ole simultaneous post

Tranquility.

Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Zeno etc etc

gg

 

[Sean K]

Ah, but then you need to define happiness. I think we've discussed this before.
No two people will have a similar definition.
I doubt, though, that it constitutes the spending of large amounts of money on fleeting excitements.

Yes, but my dream is to just be happy.

But, I don't agree that it is different for everyone.

At its most basic level it may be the same. Something pretty basic to all humans.

But, as we have discussed before, there's a lot of culture to break through to reach any basic understanding of this.

 

[trainspotter]

Yes, but my dream is to just be happy.

But, I don't agree that it is different for everyone.

At its most basic level it may be the same. Something pretty basic to all humans.

But, as we have discussed before, there's a lot of culture to break through to reach any basic understanding of this.

I am more than happy with my little sandlot. Prawn_86 suggested that if money was irrelevant as to how far would you go with it? Charlie Sheen style is just not my cup of tea I am afraid. Tried it and did not like it. Singapore can attest to this.

If money was irrelevant than what would I worry about? I would have nothing to do? Thrill of the chase and all that jazz. Anyone else copy what I am putting down here?

Guess I am trying to say that basically I would not really change a helluva lot. Other than the tax I pay ........ but that is for another time.

 

[prawn_86]

A few interesting replies. I didnt care if this thread was fun or serious.

I do find it a little strange that some people would not change anything. Obviously this means they are happy with thier life, which is great. I too am happy with my life, but i know a lot would change if i suddenly came across a billion dollars. Perhaps thats just the stage in my life where im young and still have a lot of things i want to try/see and experience

 

[basilio]

A few interesting replies. I didnt care if this thread was fun or serious.

I do find it a little strange that some people would not change anything. Obviously this means they are happy with thier life, which is great. I too am happy with my life, but i know a lot would change if i suddenly came across a billion dollars. Perhaps thats just the stage in my life where im young and still have a lot of things i want to try/see and experience

Those members who have had the opportunity to spend up big have made the point that spending ridiculous amounts on the finest things in life is often even more dispiriting than not having that opportunity. Because then you have personally discovered that money can't buy you happiness.

 

[prawn_86]

Because then you have personally discovered that money can't buy you happiness.

I totally agree with this. I think happiness comes down to the individuals disposition.

Money can however buy you those things that make you happy/comfortable. Such as travel.

 

[trainspotter]

No where near big enough .
It must have at least one aeroplane runway and a golf course.
This would be considered its 'budget' version:

"Oasis of the Seas" ....... will this do tothemax6?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Oasis_of_the_Seas

Unfortunately it is not a private ship so you will have to share. IF on the other hand it was all yours then I would consider coming with you as first mate of course. Just to be sociable you understand.

 

[NewOrder]

I am already really happy, yes a bit corny I know but I have my kids and I have my freedom so money cannot buy more than that.

I think Charlie Sheen is one of the worlds biggest idiots so he has no impact on my life.

Drugs, well I am not anti drugs but I do think that at age 44 that part of my life is over with. Having said that I would not be against giving it another go.

If I had heaps of money though, enough to live out my dreams then after giving my children all that they truly need (not wants, true needs) then then next thing for me would be to be able to give vast amounts of money away, that would make me especially happy


Oh and a Magic Carpet would be pretty cool too, something I have always wanted but never taken enough drugs to achieve.