Luxury kills

[WatChe]

If living a luxurious life can make one happy, they should aim to achieve it. Life is too short for any not to enjoy their money occasionally. Even if it is to take a long vacation in a good resort, buy expensive wears, eat the best food and wines in expensive restaurants and bars, your body needs it, it's your money. This life is not only for, investing for the future and hustling the whole day, forgetting to have a luxury life for yourself once in a while

I think it's about maintaining a balance between your savings and spending's. There is nothing wrong in going to vacations or dining out, just make sure you don't overspend or borrow money for such activities. Like if you are going on vacations, choose hotel that is within your budget. We must always have something in our savings to meet emergency requirements. I have seen people in my circle who spend a lot on luxuries and they also have to take loans from people at the end of month.

[BIT-BENDER]

If you are working for a good life then you are tempted by materialistic things, people have made materialistic things look bad. Cloths, cars, fine living is materialistic and if you can afford any one then live your life, people are different if you have the money to buy a private jet and don't want to fine and if another person has the money for a private jet and gets it then it is equally fine.
Live your best life, go for vacation, fancy restaurant and more but make sure you are working hard to afford such lifestyle.

[Furious 7]

I think it would be ridiculous for anyone to dislike luxury, even though there are certainly a handful or a small number of people who live luxuriously but want something different. However, the fact is that they have already experienced luxury before, and for most people who have never experienced it, luxury will always be sought after and made into a goal so that we can finally experience something we have never felt before.

However, that doesn't mean we should justify all means and prioritize our ego here because, after all, the luxury we feel when we prioritize our ego can actually become a hot potato that burns us.
If we can afford to live luxuriously, that is not wrong and it is not a problem. However, if our circumstances do not allow it but we force ourselves to appear luxurious, then this clearly needs to be reconsidered. Even though we want to experience luxury, realism is also an important part of being more aware of our own capabilities and circumstances.

[Pearl_20]

Luxurious lifestyle isn't for those who are not well to do, there's nothing wrong in living your life to the fullest, going for that trip, getting designers bag, cars and stuff as long you can afford it. Life is meant for the living, luxury can kill yes, for those who are busy living fake lives, borrowing to keep up with their social media fake life, some even lend from friend's to outshine others, or for those who barely feeds but wants to buy the most expensive things so they can stay on trend.

But for those who can afford these lifestyles without blinking, then why not.. life is short and if you can afford going for trips, eating in a fancy restaurant, getting yourself good clothes and car then that's not bad at all.

[Richbased]

I will analyze this in two different ways and the first is about those that have the money for luxurious things, i mean the rich and wealthy people in the society. If you have made enough money for yourself there is nothing bad in seeking for the best and things that are of quality and high standards, but in other way round, let me explain the disaster that comes along with luxury. For example, the exotic and luxury cars that are produce now are very dangerous when an accident happens, just like in the case of Liverpool player Diogo Jota that happened some months ago in his Lamborghini where we learnt that it was as a result of overspeeding that led to the tyres bursting so imagine if it was just an ordinary car even if he did overspeed but the accident may have not be too fatal. Another example is the aeroplane, it is a luxurious means of transportation and we also know how fatal when a plane crash happens which means that if not for luxury, there are people who can't afford to fly through a plane and meet unfortunate plane crash.

Then the other way i want to talk about luxury are about those who tries to meet up with luxury lifestyles when they haven't gotten stability in their financial lives. What is the need for faking a luxury lifestyle and meet up with luxury trends when you know that you are not there yet. Some persons goes as far as borrowing money just to satisfy their luxury taste why they are left in debts, like what is the need for such a fake lifestyle? why being under pressure of living a luxury life when you ain't rich. Some people will not have food in their homes but they will want to engage in a luxury trend of an outfit that is trending, a car that is trending and even move to high rented apartments just to give others an impression that they are living a luxury lifestyle while in reality it's just more of competition and not because they have enough to afford a luxury lifestyle.

[Scarlett_23]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

Social media is very accessible to this generation. They start thinking of themselves as such after seeing the various glories of social media. Various advertisements attract them deeply, so they do not hesitate to spend unnecessarily. Expensive phones, expensive cars, branded watches, expensive restaurants, foreign trips, all these things want to become objects of intense desire among them. If they have these, they feel valuable and think that it increases their acceptance in society. Therefore, children must be taught to be frugal, grateful, and save from an early age and to control their emotions. And only family and educational institutions can ensure this education.

[Ricardo11]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

Social media is very accessible to this generation. They start thinking of themselves as such after seeing the various glories of social media. Various advertisements attract them deeply, so they do not hesitate to spend unnecessarily. Expensive phones, expensive cars, branded watches, expensive restaurants, foreign trips, all these things want to become objects of intense desire among them. If they have these, they feel valuable and think that it increases their acceptance in society. Therefore, children must be taught to be frugal, grateful, and save from an early age and to control their emotions. And only family and educational institutions can ensure this education.

Today's generation is growing up in an era where people only want to present themselves in a luxurious way, they think that this is success if they can see luxury.
This blind competition of theirs is actually just destroying them financially, and the biggest temptation is social media, because through it they see this kind of luxury, see various tempting advertisements, see what others are using, they become tempted.
And in this way, people are constantly getting involved in it through this social media and are destroying their financial status through this kind of activity, and this is not only seen in children, but also in many adults now in a very deep way.
So if you are not responsible here, this kind of problem can never be solved, everyone has to be responsible with their own responsibilities, understand the difference between the basic needs of real life and temptations, this kind of showoff will only waste your hard-earned money, but there will be no financial security for the future.

[Zoomic]

Man, I don't know, life is short, if one wants to indulge in luxuries, let 'em be, sure you shouldn't be enjoying luxuries on cc/loans but as long as you can afford 'em, who cares? There is specie of people who save/invest for imaginary future while being frugal in present, I ain't fan of 'em; sure I don't say forsake future planning altogether but have balanced attitude, enjoy luxuries and save/invest as well.

Based on your ideology of a short life, we could just leave on loan since we can die tomorrow and that will be the end. It will only be bad if debts are transferred to the loved ones alive.
There is nothing wrong with luxury if one could afford it, but there is everything wrong with it if the person cannot afford it or could negatively influence people around them. I have seen in my neighborhood, where little boys imitate the lifestyle of their celebrity idols. They tend to replicate the phone, clothes, shoes of their idols. Even if they go for the fake versions, those things still cost a lot and I don't think it is a good influence for them.

Meanwhile, they go about with a slogan "Luxury or nothing"

[Raflesia]

But for those who can afford these lifestyles without blinking, then why not.. life is short and if you can afford going for trips, eating in a fancy restaurant, getting yourself good clothes and car then that's not bad at all.

For this reason in the end we only need to focus on ourselves, where we must see whether or not we can afford the luxurious lifestyle we want to live, because in the end, this is an important situation that we must consider first, given that it is related to our financial condition based on the income we earn each month.

If we can do it without destroying our budget, then it can be done, but if it is just for show and to prove that we can afford it, while on the other hand we find it difficult to keep up with that lifestyle, then I think it is better to stay on the safe side in accordance with our financial condition.
However, especially nowadays, when the hedonistic lifestyle portrayed on social media often becomes a benchmark, it can make some of us lose sight of reality and feel pressured to keep up, as the most important thing for them is how others perceive us. as capable and luxurious.

[gracreavix]

If living a luxurious life can make one happy, they should aim to achieve it. Life is too short for any not to enjoy their money occasionally. Even if it is to take a long vacation in a good resort, buy expensive wears, eat the best food and wines in expensive restaurants and bars, your body needs it, it's your money. This life is not only for, investing for the future and hustling the whole day, forgetting to have a luxury life for yourself once in a while

You are right in one respect, life is really short. So sometimes going somewhere to give yourself something good and eating expensive food refreshes you. But the most important thing is balance. Many people think that a luxurious life is the root of happiness, but in fact it is a temporary feeling. The joy of new phones, branded clothes, these things last for a while, then you have to go back to your previous life. Real happiness comes from mental peace, stability and financial security. If you can save your income and plan for the future properly, then life becomes more enjoyable.
However, if you earn by working hard, then it is absolutely right to do some luxuries for yourself. But it should not be for showing off, but to make yourself happy. Because today in the age of social media, many people live a luxurious life just to show off to others. So I would say enjoy life, but never to show off to anyone, but to be happy yourself.

We most times lose sight of the fact that true happiness cannot be found in comfort and luxury. Expensive items only provide little gratification after the excitement goes off, things return to normal..
Having direction, financial stability, and peace of mind are what matter most..  In fact, life feels lighter and more satisfying when you settle and establish stability.. Of course, sometimes rewarding yourself is perfectly a good one, particularly if you've worked hard for it.. But, it ought to be from a sincere admiration for oneself rather than from an attempt to win over others..  Long term contentment comes from living life for your own joy rather than approval..

[Berry2d]

Living a luxurious life is supposed to be the best way of life that offers all the good and wonderful things life has to offer without any form of stress associated to it but the challenging question there is do enjoyment have ending or can one have all forms of entertainment on earth, the answer is no so after knowing this  the need for understanding the best approach to life must be introduced in our way of living.

Talking about luxurious life I still can not forget a song titled ghetto by AKON that say  ( know need to cherish luxuries causes every thing come and goes even the life we have is borrowed cause you are promised tomorrow), after listening to the above song you will come to realize we need to be conscious of the way we live our life because that same electricity that makes life easy can still make life short same also to the luxurious cars and all luxurious activities we engage ourselves in may in turn be harmful and dangerous to us at last. So to be save and sound luxurious lifestyle should be cut short and maintained to normal to avoid had I know

[libert19]

Man, I don't know, life is short, if one wants to indulge in luxuries, let 'em be, sure you shouldn't be enjoying luxuries on cc/loans but as long as you can afford 'em, who cares? There is specie of people who save/invest for imaginary future while being frugal in present, I ain't fan of 'em; sure I don't say forsake future planning altogether but have balanced attitude, enjoy luxuries and save/invest as well.

Based on your ideology of a short life, we could just leave on loan since we can die tomorrow and that will be the end. It will only be bad if debts are transferred to the loved ones alive.

Do not twist my words, I didn't mean that way.

[Felicity_Tide]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

From my observations, a lot of these younger generations are not that financially stable to afford majority of these luxuries that they seek. They clearly know that the cost of these luxuries cost more than they can afford, but they choose to go for them with the little they have just to show off, or meet up with their mates. I have seen a lot of people doing, especially younger generations, going for things that are far expensive. They clearly have no sources of income, but they do everything in their power to afford these things.

Their priorities are not far from fancy things.
They clearly don't think about the future, and the possible consequences of their drastic decisions in the present. Their own plans about live is to keep meeting with trends, thereby doing everything to catch up, while failing to prepare for the future.

[rachael9385]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

Anything that you cannot buy more than 4 times it means that you cannot afford it, there are people that make sacrifices just to get liabilities, not assets and they spend so much money to get these material things and they lack what it takes to survive on their own or keep paying their bills. Luxury can be dangerous especially when you are trying to rush it. Having money doesn't really mean that you are financially stable

[Miles2006]

As the topic imply Luxury Kills no doubt luxurious spending can as well kill ones financial status, for a fact wealthy people don’t care about spending a lot on phones, clothes etc basically they get the money always but in a situation when an average citizen who earn little decides to spend luxurious might end up not adding any value. I really don’t get the message here aside the fact we all need to spend wisely not minding our financial capacity while if others fail to understand their spending limit that’s where the problem lies viewing iOS already launched another version and a lot of people still want to get instead of investment althoug luxurious lifestyle are meant for the rich only.

[Abdulzuruku01]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

We live in a generation that values luxury, and if they can afford it, I don't think they're living above their means. However, I understand where you are heading to because I can see how  difficult for some of this younger generations used to live in luxury life, and which the majority of them does not have the means and force themselves to emulate someone who is not in their situation. To be honest, I have witnessed how this has caused some of them  to decide on something else in the name of wanting to live a luxurious life. You can choose to live a luxurious life if you can afford it, just ensure your earnings are legitimate. Most of my friends used to stock their stores with food stuffs but still like to go luxury restaurants, and they're happy with that lifestyle.

[Bright0515]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

If luxury is too expensive to afford you should consider to try poverty. If you have money you must spend it. Everybody have what freaks them. If they have the money and can afford it, there is nothing wrong with that. After all everybody want to enjoy the life because no body knows what might happen in the next few hours.
The problem will be that if they likes luxury things but can not afford it and can do anything or go through anything just to get it.
However there are stage were someone will be in life that trying new things will be their best ideal thing. But when someone haven't reached such stage in life, they should not do things that are bigger than them because at old age they will regret it.

[Maslate]

Who does not want luxury anyway? I bet everyone aim for it, though not everyone can afford it. It’s just that buying a new phone, eating in a fancy restaurant, or buying new classy bag are now being normalized even from those people who aren’t earning well. That’s the reason why people hardly save but instead end up drowning in debt because they don’t live within their means.

The truth is, what brings comfort for others may not be a comfort zone for everyone. Not everyone is given privilege and entitled, while others are struggling even for survival. Luxury is never a necessity, though some people pointed it as a priority.

[Gozie51]

Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

I think some people are influenced to live the kind of life that they are not able to maintain and that will make them do certain things that they are not suppose to do so as to keep to the fake live. Peer pressure affect the young generation alot, they want to  belong to status where they have not reached. What I believe is that you have to get to a stage of life to exhibit the euphoria of that stage. There is nothing wrong with living a luxury life if you can afford it but what is bad is to fake it because if you do, it means you will be shielding yourself alit, you won't be free and you will need more lies to cover the previous lie.

[Josefjix]

People nowadays tend to be easier tempted by materialistic things. Wherher it’s the brand new phone, or a brand new line of clothes, a new coffee shop or restaurant to try. Everyone wants to buy it immediately but the question is, can they really afford it? Are they living above their means? Do the younger generation have their priorities in reverse by succumbing into luxuries?

Time will tell if you, your friend or your relatives or whoever you know that are leaving a luxurious life will stop or continue. Know truly well that that such lifestyle is well too costly and can actually ruin a person finances over time because they can learn a lesson that can't be taught by anyone but self.

It's only a poor guy that try to leave this kinda lifestyle because he/she thinks he's on the rich man level, he thinks he doing what the rich does not knowing sooner or later, he's going to crumble and start leaving below his means.

Meanwhile, the rich only live luxuriously from a profit off their investment while the poor leaves luxuriously off their capital, that's a zombie move.

Nobody to impress, leave below your means.