The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the biggest foundations in the world. So far, they've donated billions of dollars of their own money to help various causes. So, at least, they're putting their money to good use.
Mr Macky, kanang happiness nga kalibutanon, that's subject to the law of diminishing returns. I love chocolate cake, it makes me happy. But 2 slices max is about all I can take in one sitting, that's my "happiness ceiling". Now, will it make me happier if I eat the whole cake? or 2? or 3 cakes? Pareha ra pud na sa kuarta, there's a certain ceiling for everyone, after which, extra money won't really make that much of a difference. Motuo jud ko anang hierarchy of needs (Abraham Maslow), when we've fulfilled all our needs, that'll make for a happy existence, and anything extra is just a bonus.
I have an uncle who grew up dirt poor but got wealthy later on through hard work, he works 24/7, sleeps only 5 hrs max, but he's very generous. Daghan kaayo siyang natabangan nga tawo. Right now, daghan siyang gipa eskwela nga among mga parente. A lot of his employees are working students. Daghan syang mga gi sponsor pud nga pari. When I see him, I see a happy man. He lives a simple life himself but he uses his money to help others. His wealth serves a greater purpose.
On the other hand, I know someone who's extremely wealthy. But his family life is so chaotic. He's a drug addict, his son is a drug addict, his wife is a beeyotch and they fight all the time, it's just one big mess. And despite his wealth, wala jud siya'y natabangan nga tawo. He lives in a palatial home, everytime I saw him (sa Pinas pa), he had a new car. But his life is all about drugs, booze, whores and a lot of other nasty things. He is one of the unhappiest people I know. And I think it's because, for him, having money is an end in itself. It serves no greater purpose in his life than a means to acquire more material things...really, how many houses can a person have? how many cars? how many millions in the bank?
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