Why I gave away my company to charity

[no_hypocrisy]

Two friends were at a party held at the mansion of a billionaire. One said, “Wow! Look at this place! This guy has everything!” The other said, “Yes, but I have something he'll never have: enough.”

When I decided to sell my company in 2008, I already had enough.

I live simply. I hate waste and excess. I have a good apartment, a good laptop, and a few other basics. But the less I own, the happier I am. The lack of possessions gives me the priceless freedom to live anywhere anytime.

Having too much money can be harmful. It throws off perspective. It makes people do stupid things like buy “extra” cars or houses they don't use - or upgrade to first class for “only” $10,000 so they can be a little more comfortable for a few hours.

So I didn't need or even want the money from the sale of the company. I just wanted to make sure I had enough for a simple comfortable life. The rest should go to music education, since that's what made such a difference in my life.


http://sivers.org/trust

[lonestarnot]

1. If what you say is true, I hope he picked the "charity" wisely and

:yourock: for poosting this.

[FSogol]

2. The two friends in the story were writer's, Kurt Vonnegut and Joesph Heller.

Heller said he was richer because he had enough.

[cbayer]

3. Big K & R. I have never had less and never been happier.

:toast:

[frustrated_lefty]

4. Good for you!

Less clutter in 2010!