Some argue that having a large sum of
but less free
is a better proposition than having less
but having a lot of free
, while others feel the opposite. In
essay, I will discuss both views and illustrate the pros and cons of both. In my opinion, there should be a balance between the two,
I lean towards having more free
.
In
modern capitalist world,
is everything. While a bit unfortunate, without
it is almost impossible to survive.
,
is a status symbol as
buys beautiful houses, nice cars, designer clothes and so on. Albeit sad, it is
a fact that healthy food items are generally more expensive than unhealthy fast foods. For any form of entertainment as well,
is required to some degree.
, most individuals seek to earn as much
as possible, hustling from dusk till dawn almost every day.
, in
quest for
, people often do not have any free
to themselves at all. Various studies have found that people who work longer hours are in general tired and unhappy, as they do not get enough rest, entertainment and the opportunity to spend quality
with friends and family.
raises a question, is there any point in earning so much if you cannot enjoy it ?
Another group of people feel that it is more important to have more free
and enjoy your life, rather than work all the
and earn more
. Having more free
allows one to actually spend their hard-earned
on things they can enjoy, rather than just buying superficial objects for the sake of social status and not being able to enjoy them ultimately. Having more free
allows one to travel more, spend
with friends and family more, enjoy their hobbies and in general lead a happier healthier life. I believe it is important to be happy, as most expensive objects cannot actually give us much happiness. Having said that,
topic is
subjective, as some might enjoy and be happy with their expensive purchases.
, in conclusion,
and free
both are extremely important to lead a good life, one must strike a balance between the two.
,
point of balance is entirely subjective, as some might prefer making more
while others might prefer having more
to themselves. I personally feel that it is better to have more
but earn less
.