Are people more motivated to have more money than their peers or by actually having more money?

I would definitely rather be at the low end with the 250K. Less responsibility at five times the pay. My life does not revolve around the status quo.

I'd rather make $250,000 because I don't care what everyone else makes, and that is a lot of money.

David and Word… Glad to see you both answered that you would rather make $250,000 even though you would be making less than those you associate with…very financially astute conclusion.

Kevin…I couldn’t agree more about not letting your net worth define your self worth.

What prompted this question was I recently came across a case study that highlighted the differences between LMI (low-to-moderate income) individuals “perception” of wealth and status and how it affects their financial decisions as opposed to upper income individuals.

I tend to find that a person’s ego and the desire to be perceived as better than others will usually lead them to make unwise decisions about almost anything.

Good question. I am motivated by financial freedom and acquiring the things I want. I don't proportion self worth with net worth.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.