What does being rich mean to you?
I was in the city with a good friend, and we had some fun with a group of younger women we met (and no, this is not in a sexual way, so don’t jump to conclusions).
The idea was simply to have fun. We didn’t care about money or buying them drinks or anything like that. All of us just wanted to have a good time. They were between 19 and 21 years old, while we were 44. (Now, if you’re thinking, “What’s wrong with hanging out with younger women at 44?”—well, nothing, as long as you don’t have any strange intentions. My middle daughter is 19, so how could I have any weird agenda?)
Anyway, we met these young women (I’m not naming names, just one) and had a great time.
What stood out to me was when I asked them what they wanted from life, and they turned to us, the “old guys,” for advice. It was really interesting.
One of them asked, “How do you become rich?”
I replied, “What does ‘rich’ mean to you?”
Of course, most people think about money when they hear the word “rich,” and she was no exception. But the real question is: how much money does it take for you to feel rich?
The conversation continued, and one of her friends chimed in,
“I’d like to have a husband who loves me, provides for me, and whom I can love in return. But his salary should be about 50,000 SEK after tax (around 5,000 EUR after tax).” My friend and I were like, “What?? That’s nothing!”
Then she revised it and said, “Okay, maybe 10,000 EUR after tax.” We just looked at each other, thinking, “That’s not enough for a comfortable life.” We didn’t say it to her directly, but if something happens, the man can leave, and she could be left with nothing.
Sure, she’s young, and it was all in good fun, but I told her, “If you want to achieve something in life, make sure you have control over your own future. Because if you depend on someone else, they can replace you at any time, and you’ll lose everything.”
Whether it’s a job or a relationship, remember that your boss or partner can replace you in an instant. That’s just how life works. So, have your own power. Think big, and don’t rely on someone else to hold you up.
Out of the three women, I’ll mention only one by name: Alexandra. At 19, she knows what she wants from life and understands the traditional job path society teaches us. But she also seemed more open to learning what comes after that. That’s why I got her phone number, not for any romantic reason (again, stop thinking like that, you perverted reader).
I can’t be involved with women aged 19 or 27, so stop reading into it.
It was a fantastic night, though.
However, here’s the thing: I can’t help people unless they’re open to learning. I’ve been broke, I’ve been cheated, and I’ve faced near-death experiences more times than I can count. Since 2022, I’ve only been to the city twice because, after years of doing this, it gets boring.
Thanks for a great night in Gothenburg.
Keep it going!
I hope this story helps some young people, including my middle daughter!
I’m also considering starting a one-on-one Q&A WhatsApp group, where young people can ask me questions, and I’ll respond based on my experiences. Then, I’ll ask them questions, and they’ll need to answer.
Let’s see who’s open to this idea.
With Love,
Marius Price
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