rant · moment 7 of 13
Wanting to Be Rich vs Wanting Something
from Brighton Beach Memoirs · #96
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2 minTim 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.
- 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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