My Scribes!

FACT: “The top 9 executives in Apple earn more than the combined wages of 95 000 employees that male Apple products” The question posed to me here is would I, if I were fortunate enough to be one of the 9 executives, boldly take this salary? And the answer is a resounding YES! I would definitely, and with no shame, take the salary because I am entitled to it having done the work as per the deliverables and the terms and conditions of my performance and employment contract. This would then enable me to afford, live and maintain a lifestyle that I work hard for – getting rich in the process would be a bonus and that’s my ultimate goal! We are all parties (some active and some not) in the hustle and bustle of our world’s economy and we work, if not hoping and dreaming, to afford a comfortable and decent lifestyle so, if presented with an opportunity to earn that much for a year’s work by fulfilling a set of preconditions attached to it, I believe (unequivocally ...

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...