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by IG_Semmelweiss
1522 days ago
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Well sorry that was not the intent. As a measure of personal growth, i've decided to spend more time for the people I love. Some context - We make decent money, but we are distinctly middle-upper class by the standards of the avg SF/Singa/London/Dubai/NYC/Bern household. However, I've noticed (accidentally) that immediate family & friends think of us as wealthy. The word rich has been thrown around by little kids. The most valuable resource I have now, is time. So I decided that's what I would spend for the people in my life. RE: culture... I've been personally criticized for following the rule steadfastly. Usually this is from people that value perception by others (in particularly, gifting early or on time), vs the meaning of gifting itself. I'm not sure what is right, but there are some people out there that feel that a bday gift that is a day late is a huge insult, even if its a wonderful, well-thought out gift. Not cultural, just personality trait. |
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My family are farmers. I got a PhD in physics, switched to startups and have one successful exit. However family is still a BIG value for me.
I think a lot about the opportunity cost of time and I spent a lot of holidays trying to be thoughtful in the search of a good gift.
A lot of my family realizes the fortunate position we are in. So I have thought a lot about how to share generously, but also authentically, with a keen eye on the fact that time is our only non-renewable resource.
This is why I have focused on gifts as a search/efficiency problem so I can actually spend real time with the people in my life.
Thanks so much for sharing.