How Much is Enough?

Back in 1987, Gordon Gekko was asked “How much is enough?” He replied, “It’s not a question of enough, pal. It’s a zero sum game, somebody wins, somebody loses. Money itself isn’t lost or made; it’s simply transferred from one perception to another.”

Yes, Mr. Gekko did answer the question, but we believe he still replied in a very vague manner. Nonetheless, his remark stuck with us, and probably left a similar imprint on you. So, how much is really enough? Is there a value to the word enough or is it a forever changing variable? Can a person ideally pinpoint the apex of enough?

Gordon mentioned that discussions should not solely rest on the question of enough, but everything eventually leads back to this very point. Anyone, looking to achieve in life, has a different definition for the word, enough. Everyone undergoes their own milestones and each experience dictates their understanding of enough. But, the dynamic quality behind this phrase continues to morph and requires one to reassess their understanding of the word.

 

Since the beginning of time, various forms of competition have forced the human mind to train for survival. But, the word enough only complicates the situation. Enough may not immediately resonate with our minds, but do recall those moments when a goal is accomplished yet one still harbors some hunger for more.

We should definitely embrace these qualities that have come to define our modern world. The elite humanity strives for more and more; thus, we only set our goals higher as opposed to leveling them. Enough is not enough. Why are we so accustomed to never feel satisfied with reaching the cusp of enough? We always seek to go beyond that set boundary.

There are several reasons why our standard goals tend to fluctuate. The first reason lies in the extreme high one gets from accomplishing his goal. Goals can range from achieving a hard earned sale, having your company rank number one in the world, or even sleeping with that girl you have been yearning for a while. Of course, these millstones bring great satisfaction, but this high of success elevates one far beyond any high a drug can produce. Once a person feels this prosperous emotion inside of them, they crave for it again and again until their standard of enough rises.

 

Next, one’s eyes begin to open up to the sight of their multiple accomplishments. One begins to realize that they have finally achieved the impossible or overcame some difficult task, and marvels at the perpetual success they are gaining. Soon, the skies open up, and you are able to fully admire what you can accomplish; as a result, your drive and focus switch into even higher gears. You will consider your original point of enough a mere joke, and find yourself creating a new standard of enough, causing you many sleepless nights.

Success is one of the biggest drivers for individuals; some would go as far as to say that success is contagious. Thus, there lies no limit in success, because nothing ever proves to be enough when things are prosperous. One only seeks new feats that they may accomplish in the near future.

 

Our Elite readers definitely possess this drive, because you realize that the success drive is essential for every day modern life. We strongly advocate that one never become stagnant or complacent; always work harder to get to the next level.

Enough should never slow you down; instead, it should motivate and accelerate you to perform at your highest potential. Remember gentlemen, what goes up must come down. Yes, you will reach success in your respective industries, but there will be some down points along the road. The importance of those down points is to test how strong minded people can really succeed; the ways that an individual navigates through these low times defines a person and makes them come to appreciate ultimate success.