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01-09-2013, 09:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-09-2013, 09:28 PM by Temperament.)
(01-09-2013, 02:21 PM)hyom Wrote:(01-09-2013, 01:39 PM)KopiKat Wrote: I have a different take.
I think it's highly possible we're attracting crooks rather than honest Chinese nationals who turns into crooks because of the temptations (plus the high chance of getting away with their crime) when they list here...
Perhaps I come from a different generation. Whether it's $100 or $1Mil or even $1Bil (if it's even possible), I don't feel any urge to take what's not mine.... or even take short-cuts that's not legally, ethically, morally right. I think it's more fun to earn it thro' the hard way, by myself...
I don't disagree that the system attracts crooks. Even if they are not crooks to start with, they may be tempted to become crooks. That is what makes the system so bad.
As for not taking $1B, I want to be intellectually honest with myself. I can guarantee that I will not take money up to $100m. With money up to $1B, the most I can say is unlikely but cannot guarantee.
It is easy to say I won't do this, do that under certain circumstances. But when really put to the test, who can really guarantee? If I put Helen of Troy dressed sexily on your lap and she moves on to touch the right spots, can you truly guarantee that you won't be tempted? I can only speak for myself. My honest answer is ... I am not sure. Having said that, it is easier to waive off money temptations when one is already financially secure. When one has a simple lifestyle that is sufficient with 1m, another extra 1m does not matter. But when it comes to women ...
i think i can only say we are all human; i will never believe anyone (myself included) that says, "i can guarantee you, i won't do this or that". Though we all have our beliefs and principles in living our daily life.
"Only God knows before hand how i am going to behave under certain circumstances". But Christians have a belief that says, "GOD will not tempt his faithfuls beyond their endurance limit".
WB:-
1) Rule # 1, do not lose money.
2) Rule # 2, refer to # 1.
3) Not until you can manage your emotions, you can manage your money.
Truism of Investments.
A) Buying a security is buying RISK not Return
B) You can control RISK (to a certain level, hopefully only.) But definitely not the outcome of the Return.
NB:-
My signature is meant for psychoing myself. No offence to anyone. i am trying not to lose money unnecessary anymore.
1) Rule # 1, do not lose money.
2) Rule # 2, refer to # 1.
3) Not until you can manage your emotions, you can manage your money.
Truism of Investments.
A) Buying a security is buying RISK not Return
B) You can control RISK (to a certain level, hopefully only.) But definitely not the outcome of the Return.
NB:-
My signature is meant for psychoing myself. No offence to anyone. i am trying not to lose money unnecessary anymore.