Do you measure success by the car someone drives?

[Palpatine Q]

No. I would go back to work when my daughter is a little older.
My daughter is great with people, well behaved and smart as hell. They think that it's great that a "man" can take care of the home and kids. Many of the men in the family wished they could swap with me.
Pretty dumb question. Any parent would consider themselves a failure if that happened to their kid. The statistics are on my side though. Being Asian, expectations are set higher, we excel education, are the higher paid ethic race in the US, and have few that are in prison. So no worries here.
Good for them. Let them raise their kids the way they want. I choose differently. In my family and my wife's, someone always stayed home. Wife makes way more than I do, so the choice was obvious.
Bwahaha! Sounds like jealousy here.
Other men wish they could do the same. And you last comment speaks of how you would treat your woman. Sorry you don't see it's about family.
We both have over 7 figure life insurance policies so dying without money ain't no fear. As for how much I have in the bank......I stay at home so that should give you an idea. And shit happens all the time. I just happen to learn how to control the bad shit as much as possible.I'm the good man that many wives wish their husband was.

Total and complete ownage of a bitter douchebag right there.

Props to you Flip....being a good Dad is the very definition of success

[The_Punisher]

It just seems that people think someone is successful  based on the car they drive.  Bobs always mentions how Nasser is a success because he has a Mercedes.

The admin at my work has a new BMW 325 and makes $15 an hour.  She has debt to her tits to drive that car.  Got denied about a dozen times for a loan until finally a credit union gave her one to buy that car.

The VP at my company has $20 million from a recent sale at his old company and drives a beatup VW with missing hubcaps around.

dudes with nice hair like Alex23 flaunt a Hummer like he's a success but he's not.

well, the car you drive sometime rank your status, but it's not always the fucking case. our CEO at my Job is making over 700k, but he's drive a 2010 nissan maxima

[Man of Steel]

Overspending in general is typically due to feelings of entitlement.  

"I deserve it."  (the classic)
"I grew up with very little as a child so I'm gonna get it now as an adult."  
"When I was a kid my parents couldn't afford to give us Christmas gifts so I'm gonna buy that car to honor them."  
"My great-great-great grandfather was enslaved on a cotton plantation so I deserve that new car today."

Someone else already mentioned it, but really it's the illusion of wealth that people seek and not the wealth itself.  Attaining the wealth requires the development of skills via education and plain ole hardwork....illusionites only desire materialism and a fleeting lifestyle and would only break a sweat to attain that next item that gives the appearance of money.  I know folks that will only wear, drive and live in the best regardless of income levels or debt.....if it doesn't have a label they ain't gonna buy it.  These men and women are the types that would happily spend $150 on a designer shirt.  Me, I'd rather spend $25 on a shirt and make it look like a million bucks, but I still believe in a presentable, professional wardrobe because the great unwashed masses are shallow-minded delusionites and need that fashion statement for the sake of security in doing business (actual credentials be damned LOL).  

I have a running joke that in most big corporations the hourly wage collectors and clerks wear more expensive clothes and drive more expensive cars than the majority of executive leadership.....I've seen this at every place I've worked.  

[Man of Steel]

well, the car you drive sometime rank your status, but it's not always the fucking case. our CEO at my Job is making over 700k, but he's drive a 2010 nissan maxima

The average millionaire next door drives a Ford Taurus (or something similar).

[The_Punisher]

No because in America morons overextend themselves and get their dreamcars they can't afford.  So I'm no longer impressed by benz or BMW.  I gotta see somthing that really blows my mind (especially here in Vegas) I saw a Rolls Royce Phantom at work last week fucking beautiful car. I was impressed.  Saw  Massarati on the freeway, I was impressed.

true. the other day, there was a big traffic on interstate where I live. I thought it was a freaking accident until I got near an exit and saw it was a Guy who parked his yellow Lamborghini on the shoulder. he was obviously taken something from the trunk. drivers actually slowdown traffic to peek at the lamborghini

[Bobby]

and to answer the question, financially, sucess to me is waking up in the morning and saying "fuck that, i ain't getting up", and still having all your bills paid, with the ability to repeat this infinitely.

(drug dealers excluded)

that is it...profits rolling in 24hrs a day

does she come home from work drunk sometimes and beats the shit out of you?

lmao

btw i would like to have a sugarmom too

[Oldschool Flip]

does she come home from work drunk sometimes and beats the shit out of you?

That would be cool! She don't drink though.

[@Brandon]

and to answer the question, financially, sucess to me is waking up in the morning and saying "fuck that, i ain't getting up", and still having all your bills paid, with the ability to repeat this infinitely.

(drug dealers excluded)

Good answer.

And props to OldFlip.

[Oldschool Flip]

Total and complete ownage of a bitter douchebag right there.

Props to you Flip....being a good Dad is the very definition of success

Ain't it the truth. There are lots of "dads" out there that have abandoned their children and don't accept the responsibility. Other dad's just come home an expect that mom's take care of everything cause he's too damn tired, even though his wife may have a full time job too. I'm not saying it can't be done, but if both parents are working, someone else is taking care of their kid. We choose to take care of her ourselves.

[HTexan]

The average millionaire next door drives a Ford Taurus (or something similar).

If it a SHO 
Seriously, most drive company cars.

[Eyeball Chambers]

You won't ever see me in anything fancier then a 1990's Mercedes.  

[Oldschool Flip]

If it a SHO 
Seriously, most drive company cars.

Actually it's pretty true about just driving an average vehicle for the "average" millionaire.

According to this book, the average millionaire drives a Ford F-150 pickup truck. 80% made their money in one generation, and only 20% had more than 10% of their income come from inheritances. The average millionaire does not drive the latest-year's car, nor does he or she wear expensive clothes. The average millionaire invests around 20% of his or her income annually.
http://blog.lendingclub.com/2007/10/10/incredible-statistics-about-millionaires-in-america/

[MB_722]

I'd drive this ... 

[Eyeball Chambers]

I'd drive this ... 

VERY VERY NICE

[Eyeball Chambers]

What I've been wanting to do is.... Take a 1980's 300d or something cheap, cut it up a bit (chop the top, etc...), and build a hot rod.  Maybe run a Mercedes V10 engine in it.

[Man of Steel]

Actually it's pretty true about just driving an average vehicle for the "average" millionaire.

It is true....folks that have earned their wealth are aware of what they are spending and how it impacts their bottom line.  They have money and know it, but aren't at all concerned about letting others know that they do.  When you have genuine wealth you realize it's best to keep it under wraps because the inevitable cluster of piranha will always appears with arms and hands outstretched.  Illusionates and delusionites with no chance of building real wealth life in a fantasy world of designer labels and over-extension always searching for the next "thing to buy" to make them feel better about who they are (or aren't).

[Oldschool Flip]

It is true....folks that have earned their wealth are aware of what they are spending and how it impacts their bottom line.  They have money, they know, but aren't at all concerned about letting others know that they do.  When you have genuine wealth you realize it's best to keep it under wraps because the inevitable cluster of piranha will always appears with arms and hands outstretched.  Illusionates and delusionites with no chance of building real wealth life in a fantasy world of designer labels and over-extension always searching for the next "thing to buy" to make them feel better about who they are (or aren't).

I completely agree. We have no credit card or personal loan debt. We bought our last vehicle on a 48 months no interest program. We have at least 12 months worth of income to pay our monthly bills in savings and the rest in investment and TSP. We don't buy what we can't afford and basically live a conservative life. When we do vacation (every 6 months) we spend cautiously, but still have a great time. I'm more than sure that if we keep saving money, that we will retire with 7 figures.

[Oldschool Flip]

And yes I do really workout, but my hamstrings really suck.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=68537.0

[body88]

I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:



It's a 100K + ride!

[Palpatine Q]

I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:



It's a 100K + ride!

who cares....you don't drive one.

[Bobby]

with all the millions in the world, what is the point in buying a 100.000 dollar car

it still has an engine and four wheels...it doesn't fly, it doesn't drive itself, you still get tickets if you speed.

[body88]

who cares....you don't drive one.

Don't you have some crack to smoke? 

[Hereford]

Overspending in general is typically due to feelings of entitlement.  

"I deserve it."  (the classic)
"I grew up with very little as a child so I'm gonna get it now as an adult."  
"When I was a kid my parents couldn't afford to give us Christmas gifts so I'm gonna buy that car to honor them."  
"My great-great-great grandfather was enslaved on a cotton plantation so I deserve that new car today."

Someone else already mentioned it, but really it's the illusion of wealth that people seek and not the wealth itself.  Attaining the wealth requires the development of skills via education and plain ole hardwork....illusionites only desire materialism and a fleeting lifestyle and would only break a sweat to attain that next item that gives the appearance of money.  I know folks that will only wear, drive and live in the best regardless of income levels or debt.....if it doesn't have a label they ain't gonna buy it.  These men and women are the types that would happily spend $150 on a designer shirt.  Me, I'd rather spend $25 on a shirt and make it look like a million bucks, but I still believe in a presentable, professional wardrobe because the great unwashed masses are shallow-minded delusionites and need that fashion statement for the sake of security in doing business (actual credentials be damned LOL).  

I have a running joke that in most big corporations the hourly wage collectors and clerks wear more expensive clothes and drive more expensive cars than the majority of executive leadership.....I've seen this at every place I've worked.  

Cool post.

I had a neighbor where I used to live that had an Escalade, with the shiny spoke wheels and everything. Bitch was on full WIC, TANF, kids got free lunch and everything yet she had a new car with a multi-thousand dollar stereo system in it. Also knew an illegal mexican that had a late-model Honda. It was a way nicer car than I drive and shit, I was making literally like 6 times more than him. Nothing like having a nice newer car when you live in section 8 housing.

Point is, ANYONE can get a sweet ride these days. They will loan to anyone.

[noworries]

Here is one.  My uncle Joe who lives here in Vegas is a hugely successful businessman and millionaire many times over (owned Don Miquel Mexican Food, Nemos, Lionstone Distilleries and other companies but made many more millions in the t-shirt industry).  He drives a 2006 Cadillac (the smaller one)  nothing special and his wife drives a Buick something.  I was helping them sell some jewelry they didn't want anymore.  I have a 13.5 carat diamond in a 15 carat ring (pic included).  They want $200,000.00 for it.  I set them up with a buyer here in vegas and they went.  I guess as soon as they left the guy calls me.  He say to me "I thought you uncle had money.  He drove up in some car and had on jeans and a t-shirt with tennis shoes.  He comes in and I was talking to a guy and I didn't know who he was and he interrupted me while I was with this other person.  He waited around for about 10 minutes and he left".  Are you sure the diamond was even real.  He sure doesn't look like he was doing that great".  (it was something like that)  Well I told him who he was then my uncle called me.  He starts telling me the guy had him waiting in the lobby with the ring and several other pieces he had.  He said he was listening to the guys talking to the person he was with and they guy was offering nothing for jewelry and said he didn't have the money to buy his diamond.  Anyway, you don't have to look the part to have alot of money.  Anyone who know Pete G. knows how much money he has and he only wore jeans and t-shirts and tennis shoes. 

So you can not always judge a book by it's cover.  By the way any of the Getbig millionaires who need a nice ring for their wife get ahold of me, we still have the ring

[Oldschool Flip]

I'm sorry, but most every successful CEO and business owner I've ever met drives a nice car.  Sure, you'll find your exceptions to the rule -( millionair's who drive Subaru's and Honda's) - but that's a rarity, imo.  A lot of you have delusions of what a "nice car" is.  A Hummer with big wheels is not a Nice car.  H2's can be had on the cheap, used.  A BMW three series is not a "nice car"...again, those can be had on the cheap, used.  A fucking Toyota Venza is pushing 30 grand these days, and thats what an entry level BWM can be had for.

99% chance if you see someone driving this they are successful:



It's a 100K + ride!

Seen lots of vids where they drive that car in the Middle East. Then use it for "drifting".........