If you could only have one which would it be? - Page 4

greg63 · 05-25-2006, 10:00 PM

...Money, Looks or Intelligence?

Moooo · 05-27-2006, 12:07 AM

Intelligence is so diverse...

I'd say intelligence because it can get you anything you want. I really don't give a crap about money as long as I'm happy and can pay my bills and rent every month. Looks are subjective and fade with time. Intelligence only gets better.

Though if you'll notice, most of your truely intelligent people have issues with it. They usually operate on a level which makes them antisocial to varying degrees. So even though that'd be my choice, it also comes with the most consequences of the three as well.

Moooo

greg63 · 05-27-2006, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

Intelligence is so diverse...

I'd say intelligence because it can get you anything you want. I really don't give a crap about money as long as I'm happy and can pay my bills and rent every month. Looks are subjective and fade with time. Intelligence only gets better.

Though if you'll notice, most of your truely intelligent people have issues with it. They usually operate on a level which makes them antisocial to varying degrees. So even though that'd be my choice, it also comes with the most consequences of the three as well.

Moooo

But with money you can pay someone to think for ya; that way you’re free to be more sociable.

greg63 · 05-27-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

Your IQ doesn't tell you how smart you are (necessarily). It tells you what your learning potential is. If you wanted to take the time to learn about cars, you would probably catch on very quickly. But then again, there are natural talents. Maybe cars isn't one of them for you.

IMO I define intelligence as the accuracy with which one able to process and communicate information; and has very little to do with standardized IQ testing.

But, I'm just pretty much pulling that out of my butt.

Moooo · 05-27-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by greg63

But with money you can pay someone to think for ya; that way you’re free to be more sociable.

But thinking is fun... I am an introvert. I spend my time in front of a book or something. To me, knowledge is better than money in that its respendable. Besides, I could not live with myself knowing I was one of those people who doesn't question anything about who they are or where they come from.

I stick with knowledge 9999999 times out of 9999999.

Moooo

greg63 · 05-27-2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

But thinking is fun... I am an introvert. I spend my time in front of a book or something. To me, knowledge is better than money in that its respendable. Besides, I could not live with myself knowing I was one of those people who doesn't question anything about who they are or where they come from.

I stick with knowledge 9999999 times out of 9999999.

Moooo

You're a good man Charlie Brown.

splatbass · 05-27-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

But thinking is fun... I am an introvert. I spend my time in front of a book or something. To me, knowledge is better than money in that its respendable. Besides, I could not live with myself knowing I was one of those people who doesn't question anything about who they are or where they come from.

I stick with knowledge 9999999 times out of 9999999.

Moooo

If you have money you have the time to read all the books you want.

greg63 · 05-27-2006, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

If you have money you have the time to read all the books you want.

Money does not necessarily generate time.

Moooo · 05-27-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

If you have money you have the time to read all the books you want.

With all the knowledge I would already know what was in the books and could use it to come up with fun, creative ways to make money and get chicks.

Moooo

greg63 · 05-27-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

With all the knowledge I would already know what was in the books and could use it to come up with fun, creative ways to make money and get chicks.

Moooo

With money you could hire folks to do that for ya, take all the credit, and still get the chicks.

Moooo · 05-27-2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by greg63

With money you could hire folks to do that for ya, take all the credit, and still get the chicks.

But the knowledge gives you the better rush of power.

Moooo

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-27-2006, 02:07 AM

Really if you want money and if you the intellect all you need is AMBITION if you use that aspect correctly one can accomplish anything.
case one
I know a Martial Artist who has 180+ IQ. The guy lives in a shitty house, and mows lawns for a living. He can do advanced Calc in his head. The problem things came so easy for this guy he has no ambition whatsoever.

Case B my Dad

he's a guy with a 120-130 IQ above average but not a genius, and has been hearing what he couldn't do his whole life. after accomplishing a shitload athletically, he then pursues being a doctor where as many individuals who were smarter than he was failed, because of one key element THE DRIVE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Moooo · 05-27-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Really if you want money and if you the intellect all you need is AMBITION if you use that aspect correctly one can accomplish anything.
case one
I know a Martial Artist who has 180+ IQ. The guy lives in a shitty house, and mows lawns for a living. He can do advanced Calc in his head. The problem things came so easy for this guy he has no ambition whatsoever.

Case B my Dad

he's a guy with a 120-130 IQ above average but not a genius, and has been hearing what he couldn't do his whole life. after accomplishing a shitload athletically, he then pursues being a doctor where as many individuals who were smarter than he was failed, because of one key element THE DRIVE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

All anyone wants is contentment. The problem is in our capitalistic society there is an incorrect formula of money=happiness. If the first guy was happier with his life and who he was than guy #2, would you still prefer to be the second guy? Its hard to fathom someone being content living in a cardboard box, but they're out there, and they are doing what they want to do despite societal norms.

Moooo

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-27-2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

All anyone wants is contentment. The problem is in our capitalistic society there is an incorrect formula of money=happiness. If the first guy was happier with his life and who he was than guy #2, would you still prefer to be the second guy? Its hard to fathom someone being content living in a cardboard box, but they're out there, and they are doing what they want to do despite societal norms.

Moooo

the 1st guy is a bipolar wreck , because he knows what he can attain but doesn't put forth the effort

My Dad's always having a ball, because he knows what he's accomplished

Moooo · 05-27-2006, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

the 1st guy is a bipolar wreck , because he knows what he can attain but doesn't put forth the effort

My Dad's always having a ball, because he knows what he's accomplished

But what if that WASN'T the case? What if money had no bearing on their contentment. What if the first guys Martial Artistry was a true artform he felt amazing for accomplishing?

Moooo

greg63 · 05-27-2006, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

But the knowledge gives you the better rush of power.

Moooo

Yeah, but it's just easier with money.

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Moooo Seeking Enlightenment... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $10004900	Intelligence is so diverse... I'd say intelligence because it can get you anything you want. I really don't give a crap about money as long as I'm happy and can pay my bills and rent every month. Looks are subjective and fade with time. Intelligence only gets better. Though if you'll notice, most of your truely intelligent people have issues with it. They usually operate on a level which makes them antisocial to varying degrees. So even though that'd be my choice, it also comes with the most consequences of the three as well. Moooo
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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $522813	Really if you want money and if you the intellect all you need is AMBITION if you use that aspect correctly one can accomplish anything. case one I know a Martial Artist who has 180+ IQ. The guy lives in a shitty house, and mows lawns for a living. He can do advanced Calc in his head. The problem things came so easy for this guy he has no ambition whatsoever. Case B my Dad he's a guy with a 120-130 IQ above average but not a genius, and has been hearing what he couldn't do his whole life. after accomplishing a shitload athletically, he then pursues being a doctor where as many individuals who were smarter than he was failed, because of one key element THE DRIVE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. __________________
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