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Originally Posted by Indiana
croix,
how much have u made at poker? how do u invest it?
index or active funds? what is the meaning of life? dont u feel that ignorance is bliss?
what do you think of religion?
Don't have an exact figure for this so its pretty tough to say with taxes and everything. Probably around 1.5 afer taxes like 1m? Against thats a pretty rough estimate. My cousin is as advisor at Wachovia and has talked with me and helped me understand how the market works. I invested at the beginning of the economic crisis so it hasn't worked out too well, just have to give it time.
The meaning of life is a question a simpleton like me couldn't begin to tackle. But I'll try and pass on a few small words of wisdom. It isn't the possessions you have or the wealth you gain, but the memories you create with the people you care about. I'm still really close with alot of my friends before I had money and those are the ones I wouldn't trade for anything. Ignorance is bliss..ehh I don't really buy it. I think that alot of people lose perspective and take things forgranted as gain more knowledge/earn more money. However, there are alot of people in this world who just get it. They are successful, happy and well-grounded. Sure they probably couldn't strive to all they can and be happy, but pursuing their goals didn't make them forget what truly matters.
I'm not very relgious. My sister is very close with the church and is probably the best person I know. I desperately want to understand her faith and where it comes from but its tough to sell myself on believing in something without cold hard facts. I still try to live my life caring for others and helping out less fortunate when possible, but part of me wishes I would just understand religion. Maybe I will read a book my friend Nick recommended to me to give some of the answers I'm looking for.