06-15-2004, 06:12 PM
When you were 25, fifty years ago, you didn't see other 25 year olds making millions playing a sport...or see yet another 20-something dotcommer becoming a millionaire.
We are at a time now where we can acheive so much more wealth at such an earlier age so when we are those who are NOT making those millions, we feel a greater burden because of it.
Fifty years ago, it was unheard of to see such young wealthy/financially successful people. It's still fairly uncommon...unless you turn on ESPN.
I'm not saying this is the foundation of this particular issue we're discussing but I do believe it contributes to what is known as the"Quarter Life Crisis".
We are at a time now where we can acheive so much more wealth at such an earlier age so when we are those who are NOT making those millions, we feel a greater burden because of it.
Fifty years ago, it was unheard of to see such young wealthy/financially successful people. It's still fairly uncommon...unless you turn on ESPN.
I'm not saying this is the foundation of this particular issue we're discussing but I do believe it contributes to what is known as the"Quarter Life Crisis".