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Wanting to Be Rich vs Wanting Something

from Brighton Beach Memoirs · #96

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2 min

Tim distinguishes between people who have genuine creative drive and those who just vaguely want to be rich, arguing the latter don't actually want what they think they want.

In this bit6 moments
  • 15:02People start out wanting comfort, then get bored and decide they want to be millionaires instead of pursuing hobbies.
  • 15:43Tim clarifies he's not following that advice—he's pursuing stardom rather than just doing things as hobbies.
  • 15:54Skankfest makes you feel like a star more than being in rooms with famous people at big festivals.
  • 16:16A couple at Skankfest seemed like they might proposition Tim for a threesome.
  • 16:42For most people with a good job and kids, they're going to get bored because work shouldn't be their only source of happiness.
  • 16:53Happiness should come from family, hobbies, friends, social community, and having influence to help other people.
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