Comments on: Would you turn down $11 million dollars? http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:19:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Neil http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13625 Neil Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:01:17 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13625 <p>I agree Jeeves.<br /> Paying your wife to tend house means that they are more of a servant than a spouse. The Dr obviously makes good money at the University which I am sure he does not give away or put back into his studies. Putting this $11 mill into his work means that he will have a job for a while longer and hopefully job security, from which he can provide for his family. And Barb, the man is sharing....I dont need his cash, I bought brain age and have had plenty of enjoyment from his product. I am not waiting for some great "almighty" handout. I am sure he has looked at his income and savings before he decided to reinvest.<br /> Barb, you say that you are the last to admire or want money, then explain that you would with out a doubt take it, and you have even decided what to do with it, as you explain in much detail. No man (or woman, whether exec or house wife) needs that much money. <br /> Also, do you know what?<br /> He studies the brain. This is his main focus....not video games. HE STUDIES THE BRAIN FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES!!!!!<br /> He is putting money back into medical studies to learn about the brain. Brain age was a side product! If you had alzeimers, parkinsons, turettes(such as I do) or another neural disease, would you not want someone to research this area? Or are you too far above this. I usually find that religous types are the first to spout of without any real understanding of the situation. They are usually the first to scream bloody murder or injustice when free money is available and not routed to them. Before you point the finger, I am an agnostic. I believe...and yet ,I do not.<br /> I feel that his research is important. If he put it into heart and stroke research, would that be okay?<br /> God I despise hypocrites!</p> I agree Jeeves.
Paying your wife to tend house means that they are more of a servant than a spouse. The Dr obviously makes good money at the University which I am sure he does not give away or put back into his studies. Putting this $11 mill into his work means that he will have a job for a while longer and hopefully job security, from which he can provide for his family. And Barb, the man is sharing….I dont need his cash, I bought brain age and have had plenty of enjoyment from his product. I am not waiting for some great "almighty" handout. I am sure he has looked at his income and savings before he decided to reinvest.
Barb, you say that you are the last to admire or want money, then explain that you would with out a doubt take it, and you have even decided what to do with it, as you explain in much detail. No man (or woman, whether exec or house wife) needs that much money.
Also, do you know what?
He studies the brain. This is his main focus….not video games. HE STUDIES THE BRAIN FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES!!!!!
He is putting money back into medical studies to learn about the brain. Brain age was a side product! If you had alzeimers, parkinsons, turettes(such as I do) or another neural disease, would you not want someone to research this area? Or are you too far above this. I usually find that religous types are the first to spout of without any real understanding of the situation. They are usually the first to scream bloody murder or injustice when free money is available and not routed to them. Before you point the finger, I am an agnostic. I believe…and yet ,I do not.
I feel that his research is important. If he put it into heart and stroke research, would that be okay?
God I despise hypocrites!

(Report comment)

]]> By: jeeves86 http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13624 jeeves86 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:11:55 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13624 <p>It seems like some people have kind of missed out on an important factor. He doesn't work at the Tohoku University for free, he didn't give up his regular earnings, he gave up the profits from the sales that is owed to him, and he didn't give it up, he essentially refused to have it line his pockets, and go to further his research. Millions of people do this almost every single day. Ever won $50.00 in the lottery and just bought more tickets with it? Could've had a nice meal, but instead, you gave it up for the potential to make more.</p> <p>Barb, I personally think that paying your husband or wife a wage to take care of the home and children is utterly deplorable. He makes money from the university, and probably a really decent living. With that much money, people tend to fall 'out' of balance as well. With hard work comes rewards, perhaps he feels that he hasn't worked enough yet to reap the benefits?</p> It seems like some people have kind of missed out on an important factor. He doesn't work at the Tohoku University for free, he didn't give up his regular earnings, he gave up the profits from the sales that is owed to him, and he didn't give it up, he essentially refused to have it line his pockets, and go to further his research. Millions of people do this almost every single day. Ever won $50.00 in the lottery and just bought more tickets with it? Could've had a nice meal, but instead, you gave it up for the potential to make more.

Barb, I personally think that paying your husband or wife a wage to take care of the home and children is utterly deplorable. He makes money from the university, and probably a really decent living. With that much money, people tend to fall 'out' of balance as well. With hard work comes rewards, perhaps he feels that he hasn't worked enough yet to reap the benefits?

(Report comment)

]]> By: barb http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13623 barb Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:32:54 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13623 <p>Oh, I guess I did not directly answer the question. No, I would not turn down 11 million dollars. Of course I see this mans life and work is in research, so to put some back into this is normal. He is saying that he is using this money for that purpose. </p> <p>However, to put it all in one place (basket) is not wise. And if people go to work, or invent something or put their hard hours and days into any form of work with a contract, they get paid and accept the pay gladly. Which I do think he has done. Only he is saying he is not using for material or personal purposes. </p> <p>But again, I have worked and lived long enough to know that when something comes your way it is either earned or for a reason and to use it wisely. If this man was so wise. He would know without a doubt, that to make the money work (even to further research). Is to divide it out into portions. Know one knows the future, he is given a chance to make some security for future and a difference in many areas. All people should have plans for windfalls. The first rule of thumb is to take half and put it in a solid savings plan, first and foremost, so it will work for you. Next is to make some investments. As in land. Next is to create trusts or endowments if one does not want the money to be used for other purposes. To reject the responsibility of such a some so lightly is a foolish move. </p> <p>As for me, I have many interests and passions. I also have a huge family and two children. No way, I would not make sure of some security for my own retirement and my childrens well being. And I would most definitely share some of the bounty with my family and friends. In addition I would give a 10th to my Church. And at least a 10th a chartitable cause. </p> <p>In all things there should be balance. If he uses this money wisely it can be well monitored and grow for his research and many others things. People limit themselves. In a way it is like turning ones nose at a gift. </p> <p>Seems like he has chosen to put it all back into one basket, banking on that for something. </p> <p>But I believe we are body, mind and spirit and have a journey on earth and will go to heaven. So I can see him not valuing money for money, but certainly he could value the sum and utilize it to grow for him and his family. </p> <p>Just my thoughts. Do people evne realize that this man is missing out on one of the greatest gifts and that is the gift of sharing. To give with a great heart, brings to the heart joy and well being that can not be emulated by satisfaction of a job well done. That is another honeing and evolving of the spirit. </p> <p>I guess I won't be in that position, so I am not worried. But even small windfalls should be used wisely. This man knows not his future or even future of that company or his games. how dreadful if there was a tragedy or crisis or other situation that would cause a closure of the lab and focus on other political or societal issues. He might just be very sorry he did not make some sort of plan for the future other than his little lab and research. But each to his/her own. I just don't find it that admirable or glorifing without other elements of balance attached to his motives. If he believes he is saving the world or something with his single minded research, well ....maybe.. but even then, out of balance. </p> <p>Thanks for listening. </p> Oh, I guess I did not directly answer the question. No, I would not turn down 11 million dollars. Of course I see this mans life and work is in research, so to put some back into this is normal. He is saying that he is using this money for that purpose.

However, to put it all in one place (basket) is not wise. And if people go to work, or invent something or put their hard hours and days into any form of work with a contract, they get paid and accept the pay gladly. Which I do think he has done. Only he is saying he is not using for material or personal purposes.

But again, I have worked and lived long enough to know that when something comes your way it is either earned or for a reason and to use it wisely. If this man was so wise. He would know without a doubt, that to make the money work (even to further research). Is to divide it out into portions. Know one knows the future, he is given a chance to make some security for future and a difference in many areas. All people should have plans for windfalls. The first rule of thumb is to take half and put it in a solid savings plan, first and foremost, so it will work for you. Next is to make some investments. As in land. Next is to create trusts or endowments if one does not want the money to be used for other purposes. To reject the responsibility of such a some so lightly is a foolish move.

As for me, I have many interests and passions. I also have a huge family and two children. No way, I would not make sure of some security for my own retirement and my childrens well being. And I would most definitely share some of the bounty with my family and friends. In addition I would give a 10th to my Church. And at least a 10th a chartitable cause.

In all things there should be balance. If he uses this money wisely it can be well monitored and grow for his research and many others things. People limit themselves. In a way it is like turning ones nose at a gift.

Seems like he has chosen to put it all back into one basket, banking on that for something.

But I believe we are body, mind and spirit and have a journey on earth and will go to heaven. So I can see him not valuing money for money, but certainly he could value the sum and utilize it to grow for him and his family.

Just my thoughts. Do people evne realize that this man is missing out on one of the greatest gifts and that is the gift of sharing. To give with a great heart, brings to the heart joy and well being that can not be emulated by satisfaction of a job well done. That is another honeing and evolving of the spirit.

I guess I won't be in that position, so I am not worried. But even small windfalls should be used wisely. This man knows not his future or even future of that company or his games. how dreadful if there was a tragedy or crisis or other situation that would cause a closure of the lab and focus on other political or societal issues. He might just be very sorry he did not make some sort of plan for the future other than his little lab and research. But each to his/her own. I just don't find it that admirable or glorifing without other elements of balance attached to his motives. If he believes he is saving the world or something with his single minded research, well ….maybe.. but even then, out of balance.

Thanks for listening.

(Report comment)

]]> By: barb http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13622 barb Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:16:59 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13622 <p>Oh, sorry, forgot to note in subjective terms in my post. I only make assumption this Dr. has a wife, perhaps he does not, and I just call attention - that statement about a family was supposition. </p> Oh, sorry, forgot to note in subjective terms in my post. I only make assumption this Dr. has a wife, perhaps he does not, and I just call attention – that statement about a family was supposition.

(Report comment)

]]> By: barb http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13621 barb Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:13:26 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13621 <p>Um, sorry, there must be more to that story than appears. Like some "catch". I can not imagine anyone not wishing to advance their monetary or life security with rightfully earned monies. </p> <p>My impression from his words: </p> <p>"But Kawashima typically uses royalties from his work to fund more research."</p> <p>He is saying he is using the royalties to fund the research he desires, so in a way this is using that money for his own private purpose in some weird way. </p> <p>As for not a yen lining his pocket. Hmm, so does he have a home, eat, buy books or do anything else in life. Does he have a family? The story is too brief and lacks other elements to truly discern what this man has chosen with this research? Research on computer technology. He gets his life rushes and fulfillment from this singlemindedness. His product has been well received and successful, so the royalties are probably written in some contract, or I can not see some company or even Educational Institution just offering out of "good will". Most Universities or research centres are always hungry for money and endowments. </p> <p>There is something more to this. I think that he may be not thinking clearly if he denies his portion, but is this some pride or ego trip? Something not quite right with this "picture" He wants fame, not sure, or to be infamouse. He is gratified in all ways and doesn't need to live as a human on earth. He is omnipotent. </p> <p>If I was his wife and cooking his meals, doing laundry, making a comfortable home, raising the children (If he has kids, think he is spending quality time with them?). Then I would be upset too. She is supporting him in all ways to pursue his career with passion. So I hope to God he thinks and maybe pays his wife a wage or gives her some credit. What if he dies? Then what. </p> <p>I don't understand this at all. If I earned money honestly and royalties offered for a good product of my design, I would most certainly take it. This man is not balanced. There are many other things in life with great importance that he could use that money other than research for computer tech games or otherwise. Like charity, environment concerns, or even helping a community with a uplift or beautification. Why are people so unbalanced in our world. The world is created so beautiful and people want to sit in front of screens for their life purpose and not promote other great balaance. If you ask me he is unbalanced. Yes, maybe if he said other people could use that money, feed the poor or disadvantage widows or orphans. But nope, a pride thing about putting money in his pocket. </p> <p>I hope for his sake his wife is going to stick by him and is well treated. Otherwise money or no money, it is said in proverbs. A fool and his money are soon parted. </p> <p>And I am the last to admire or want a lot of money. But money helps as a means to an end to live our lives, in homes, communities and help our children. Otherwise, we would all be in bartering mode. </p> <p>I think something fishy going on with this article. <br /> </p> Um, sorry, there must be more to that story than appears. Like some "catch". I can not imagine anyone not wishing to advance their monetary or life security with rightfully earned monies.

My impression from his words:

"But Kawashima typically uses royalties from his work to fund more research."

He is saying he is using the royalties to fund the research he desires, so in a way this is using that money for his own private purpose in some weird way.

As for not a yen lining his pocket. Hmm, so does he have a home, eat, buy books or do anything else in life. Does he have a family? The story is too brief and lacks other elements to truly discern what this man has chosen with this research? Research on computer technology. He gets his life rushes and fulfillment from this singlemindedness. His product has been well received and successful, so the royalties are probably written in some contract, or I can not see some company or even Educational Institution just offering out of "good will". Most Universities or research centres are always hungry for money and endowments.

There is something more to this. I think that he may be not thinking clearly if he denies his portion, but is this some pride or ego trip? Something not quite right with this "picture" He wants fame, not sure, or to be infamouse. He is gratified in all ways and doesn't need to live as a human on earth. He is omnipotent.

If I was his wife and cooking his meals, doing laundry, making a comfortable home, raising the children (If he has kids, think he is spending quality time with them?). Then I would be upset too. She is supporting him in all ways to pursue his career with passion. So I hope to God he thinks and maybe pays his wife a wage or gives her some credit. What if he dies? Then what.

I don't understand this at all. If I earned money honestly and royalties offered for a good product of my design, I would most certainly take it. This man is not balanced. There are many other things in life with great importance that he could use that money other than research for computer tech games or otherwise. Like charity, environment concerns, or even helping a community with a uplift or beautification. Why are people so unbalanced in our world. The world is created so beautiful and people want to sit in front of screens for their life purpose and not promote other great balaance. If you ask me he is unbalanced. Yes, maybe if he said other people could use that money, feed the poor or disadvantage widows or orphans. But nope, a pride thing about putting money in his pocket.

I hope for his sake his wife is going to stick by him and is well treated. Otherwise money or no money, it is said in proverbs. A fool and his money are soon parted.

And I am the last to admire or want a lot of money. But money helps as a means to an end to live our lives, in homes, communities and help our children. Otherwise, we would all be in bartering mode.

I think something fishy going on with this article.

(Report comment)

]]> By: impressed http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13620 impressed Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:50:36 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13620 <p>Well put, Krypto, Neil, Salvatore and all of you who are for it. If I tally the ..votes in this "survey", we might sadly lose in numbers , but would win in spirits. Yeah! there is hope... Thanks guys! </p> Well put, Krypto, Neil, Salvatore and all of you who are for it. If I tally the ..votes in this "survey", we might sadly lose in numbers , but would win in spirits. Yeah! there is hope… Thanks guys!

(Report comment)

]]> By: naw http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13619 naw Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:43:25 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13619 <p>I think that to work for a hobby is a bit too much.<br /> The Japanese men should learn to be more affectionate to balance out their lives. <br /> Too much work and no play can shorten the life span of a person.<br /> But then, we all have different cultures and different aspects of living life to the fullest and maybe that;s how they live life to the fullest. <br /> Hats of to Dr. Kawashima, he will have his rewards when his time comes.....what goes around comes around.</p> I think that to work for a hobby is a bit too much.
The Japanese men should learn to be more affectionate to balance out their lives.
Too much work and no play can shorten the life span of a person.
But then, we all have different cultures and different aspects of living life to the fullest and maybe that;s how they live life to the fullest.
Hats of to Dr. Kawashima, he will have his rewards when his time comes…..what goes around comes around.

(Report comment)

]]> By: Salvatore http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13618 Salvatore Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:16:26 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13618 <p>Let us not forget that Life is about choices people, each of us must go our own way, make our own descisions and create our own destiny. It most likely will not be on the same level as the good doctor. If you are angry and bitter that he gave up the money,then that anger is just a reflection of your own personal views pertaining to your life, your desires, your dreams and wishes.<br /> he has made his descision and his destiny whatever that may be. Feel free to give your opinions on what you think he should have done with the money had he been you. oh oh! too bad he is he ha!ha! and you are you. I applaud his ability and strength to say no to the money. The rest of us materialistic souls can only hope and wish for a big winfall to come our way, so we can solve all our lifes problems and relax the rest of our life in exotic place, duh!!</p> Let us not forget that Life is about choices people, each of us must go our own way, make our own descisions and create our own destiny. It most likely will not be on the same level as the good doctor. If you are angry and bitter that he gave up the money,then that anger is just a reflection of your own personal views pertaining to your life, your desires, your dreams and wishes.
he has made his descision and his destiny whatever that may be. Feel free to give your opinions on what you think he should have done with the money had he been you. oh oh! too bad he is he ha!ha! and you are you. I applaud his ability and strength to say no to the money. The rest of us materialistic souls can only hope and wish for a big winfall to come our way, so we can solve all our lifes problems and relax the rest of our life in exotic place, duh!!

(Report comment)

]]> By: legoman123 http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13617 legoman123 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:54:11 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13617 <p>To be perfectly honest, I think he did the right thing. That's my opinion, take it or leave it.</p> To be perfectly honest, I think he did the right thing. That's my opinion, take it or leave it.

(Report comment)

]]> By: Neil http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html/comment-page-3#comment-13616 Neil Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:12:39 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2008/02/would-you-turn.html#comment-13616 <p>I do agree with KRYPTO in that some people spend so much time whining about having no money that they either spend their life looking for, or longing for free hand outs, or forgetting that in between their whine and cheese parties they could actually be looking for better employment or maybe a second job. My Dad owns a multi million dollar company, I will not see any of it and have never asked for any of it. I am related to Wayne Gretzky by marriage, what a great idea for a money request....but I could not lower myself to that. I work 2 jobs to create income for my family. I am debt poor and have surfed into the bad credit territory. Its my doing. Everyone has personal choices to make, and should not be chastised for making them. Maybe RTH has a point about family, but basically we are who we are. If the good Dr ignores his wife, she will sue him for her share and divorce the guy. Every action etc.......<br /> As soon as people gain money, others expect handouts. ie lottery winners. Win, and you find family you never realised that you had! Sorry this is a little jumpy. I am writing at 2:11 am after finishing my second job and my day. I'll be up at 6:30am! to start again</p> I do agree with KRYPTO in that some people spend so much time whining about having no money that they either spend their life looking for, or longing for free hand outs, or forgetting that in between their whine and cheese parties they could actually be looking for better employment or maybe a second job. My Dad owns a multi million dollar company, I will not see any of it and have never asked for any of it. I am related to Wayne Gretzky by marriage, what a great idea for a money request….but I could not lower myself to that. I work 2 jobs to create income for my family. I am debt poor and have surfed into the bad credit territory. Its my doing. Everyone has personal choices to make, and should not be chastised for making them. Maybe RTH has a point about family, but basically we are who we are. If the good Dr ignores his wife, she will sue him for her share and divorce the guy. Every action etc…….
As soon as people gain money, others expect handouts. ie lottery winners. Win, and you find family you never realised that you had! Sorry this is a little jumpy. I am writing at 2:11 am after finishing my second job and my day. I'll be up at 6:30am! to start again

(Report comment)

]]>