I Know You Are, But What Am I?
The following anecdote really irritates me, which shocked me a bit. Perhaps the reason is that it feels far worse to be a giant jerk about being wealthy than it does to be born into riches and become wealthy later in life. It’s a bit more reasonable that the person who was born into money is totally out of touch since, at least, they have never known anything else.
Listen, my friend, let’s be real here. You’ve struggled to sustain a business, and let’s face it, the only reason you’ve got any financial stability is that you married into wealth. Yet, despite this clear evidence, you find it within yourself to levy criticisms against others, labeling them as “entitled.” This behavior calls for a moment of deep reflection on your part, urging you to consider the irony of your judgments. It’s crucial for you to take a step back, examine your own circumstances, and perhaps acknowledge the privileges that might blind you to the realities faced by those you criticize. This introspection is not just a fleeting thought but a necessary pause, a crucial turning point, inviting you to reassess and potentially recalibrate your understanding and empathy towards others.