[mmrasheed]

When I read this article few minutes ago I found the following phrases and quotes defining the characters of these people and justifying their acts-

...“It’s (money) an important tool. They don’t neglect it, but they also don’t worship it.”...

...“Part of this pressure to keep going is less about greed and more about insecurity that might be self-imposed,” ...

...“It’s about paying attention to what makes you happy and not just doing what our society tells us to do,” ...

... he and his wife simply didn’t care that much about material possessions...

... “We like to travel, and we’ll spend the money for that because it’s worth it having a real experience together.” ...

And when I went through the comments here, I found none so far discussing on any of the points above.

[Retra]

Every one of those quotes is portraying selfishness. Why should anyone discuss those points? They don't have long-term value to anyone else.

[crgt]

Hm. Not caring about material possessions is selfish? Not sure I follow that logic...

[Retra]

A drug addict isn't chasing material possessions, either. "Selfish" doesn't imply any concern for material possessions.

[mmrasheed]

I would very much like to know how not-worshipping-money, less-greed, less-materialism are the elements of selfishness rather than of selflessness?

[Retra]

I don't know how you get those traits out of those quotes. "We don't value money, we value security, stability, happiness, health, connections, influence, power... you know -- all the things that money buys for us."

But if you believe those quotes exhibit selflessness, you can just call me Charley 'Adolf' Manson: Paragon of Virtue. I've got a nice cult you can join. We've given up money, greed, and materialism.