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Greed is good!

The natural tendency of life is to want more and more so I echo Gekko’s sentiments “…that greed is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms -- greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge -- has marked the upward surge of mankind. And greed -- you mark my words -- will not only save Teldar Paper, but that other malfunctioning corporation called the USA.” As we grow through life we are exposed to different things, we have different experiences and aspire to achieve all things that are bigger and better; this is all fueled and motivated by greed – healthy greed. Ref: Gekko's speech in the Movie "Wall Street" Greed has the power to change one’s circumstances in life. If we all want “it” bad enough then knowing that you can actually attain “it”, and abundantly so, if you put your mind to it is all you need to get you going. Our needs and wants are gradually ch...