posts/2026/2026-03-27-posts.md

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-I think everyone should actually do their own so they know exactly how they work. I also think talking about money shouldn't be so taboo because it's actually the heart of culture, politics, and policy. I think some of the cultural norms about it direct correlate to inequality and a way for those who have to hide it. Just head on back to the workplace and start a poll amongst your colleagues and watch how your employer reacts as evidence of an effort to keep labor costs at bay. Or if you want some snarky stares amongst your social group, just asking how much things cost. 
+I think everyone should actually do their own so they know exactly how they work. I also think talking about money shouldn't be so taboo because it's actually the heart of culture, politics, and policy. I think some of the cultural norms about it direct correlate to inequality and a way for those who have to hide it. Just head on back to the workplace and start a poll amongst your colleagues and watch how your employer reacts as evidence of an effort to keep labor costs at bay. Or if you want some snarky stares amongst your social group, just start asking how much things cost. 
 
 Over the years I developed a kinda thesis on a philosophy of money that works for me. The first hurdle was associating wealth with worth and even though I had seemingly cleared that one before I left primary school, it actually took years of experience to settle in. I was lucky to work amongst some very wealthy folk because I was able to see directly that there was zero correlation between it and well being. The second rule I developed is key in that actually being rich is a state of mind - you just don't have to worry about money. That one is much easier said than done in that it works from both sides and not worrying also means not wanting which is the tougher part in our stuff obsessed cultures. I like to say that having money won't necessarily make you happy, but having none will definitely make you unhappy. I'm lucky to have lived on both sides of the coin. 
 
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 I'm not bitter towards taxes or death. I also don't associate self worth with income. My primary wish would be that lots of folks out there weren't suffering or angry. There are countries leading the way on this and unfortunately, I just don't think we're the one right now. We've got some debts to pay both monetarily and metaphysically. I'm still learning from others and now that we're getting older, I'm particularly looking for those that are doing it in old age. But it's a workday and I'm still on the clock, so let me get back at it so I can pay my bills now that I've solved the world's ills. 
 
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+26/03/28 - I have a couple follow up thoughts on this I wanted to add primarily because my buddy via text thread insisted that 'beamers' ( bimmers [BMWs] ) aren't allowed at the NO Kings protest. When I wrote earlier in the essay that I'm lucky to have lived on 'both sides of the coin', I was emphasizing that I've also spent years driving a ten year old Toyota Tercel working several menial jobs. I strongly believe that what drives a lot of the anger, discontent, and just plain out psychosis about money is that everything you see is constantly emphasizing the value of it while the vast majority of folks live in the below the meager averages. I think the actual solution is partially for folks to change their perceptions of value while also leveling the playing field for labor because I'm keenly aware of the inequalities around the world. My primary point here was that my level headed attitude about taxes and money is what gives me a unique perspective that I'm pretty sure I'd hold onto no matter what vehicle I'm driving because I'd be ok under a higher tax rate with a better quality of life. And to my angry friend who's upset at the mr. gold toilet running the show, I'd like to add that I'm also working through the weekend again to keep up on deadlines while still managing to get some yard work done.  
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