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The desire of higher status or greater wealth than others is what motivates most people to succeed in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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There is an ongoing perception that the power that motivates people to succeed in our
world
 comes from the desire for wealth and
status
. I personally agree with
this
 idea, because as I shall explain, we do live in a material
world
, and comfort and happiness usually come from financial security.
Firstly
 the word
status
 should be examined. For some people,
status
 means popularity, for others comfort, and there are those who would argue that their
status
 comes from a set of skills that help them do their job.
Nevertheless
, I would argue that
status
 is always connected to
money
. If you want to
work
 in a particular field you have to acquire a certain amount of knowledge (a degree). If you want to own a house or a car, you have to make the
money
 for it.
Money
 is an essential part of modern society, and even non-profit organizations need funding to do their good
work
.
Secondly
, wealth can be inherited, yet statistically speaking it is more often than a person works for their
money
. It is society's moving force, due to the fact that it can buy comfort, security, medical care, and experience. Probably even happiness to some extent, and it comes from hard
work
. Children are made aware of
this
 when the concept of achieving goals is introduced to them. “You have to
work
 hard for your dreams.” And in
this
world
, our
world
, dreams are material.
Although
 I do not think that
money
, wealth and
status
 should be put in the
first
 place, I do realize that they are a tool for a better future, and could be a means of help for those in need. How would a doctor treat a patient if the hospital lacks the finance for the medicine needed?
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