Case 17.1

William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive.He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life.He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA.Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly,he works 70-80 hours a week,seldom sees his children except after they are in bed,does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays,and feels as though his wife is a stranger.William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more,he can relax because his family will be financially secure.

-Refer to Case 17.1.Should William begin earning 20 percent more,what is he likely to discover?

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Case 17.1
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William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive.He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life.He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA.Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly,he works 70-80 hours a week,seldom sees his children except after they are in bed,does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays,and feels as though his wife is a stranger.William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more,he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
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-Refer to Case 17.1.Should William begin earning 20 percent more,what is he likely to discover?

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William is likely to discover that money does not create or sustain happiness. Despite his financial success, he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life, and feels disconnected from his family and spirituality. Additionally, research has shown that after a certain point, increases in income do not lead to increases in happiness.

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Case 17.1