Money should not be the main goal in life

Editor,

One glance, and I already know who this person is.

The most overused question on campus — “What’s your major?” — has just been asked and the response is, “I don’t know. I just know whatever it is, I want to make money and lots of it.”

My neck cringes and a look of disgust has taken over my face, as I know already that this person is nothing more than a sellout.

The thought of asking him if he even remembers when he first sold out crosses my mind, but the fist in my mouth keeps me from doing it. Thoughts of this character run through my mind as I picture him as a telemarketer, or even worse, a used-car salesman.

Whatever he may be, I feel sorry for him, and what’s worse is that this conversation still runs through my mind. I sit here pondering that very response and I ask myself, what is it that people think money can do for them?

Do they think it spells out happiness? Or do they think it equals fulfillment? Money, we all need it for survival, but as a way of life? Come on, wake up!

With a world filled with so many possibilities and noble professions, why turn to money? College is a time to learn about yourself and what you’re passionate about. It’s about finding out what you can picture yourself doing for the rest of your life and enjoying it. It’s not about finding a career, not about a job.

And this guy is missing the whole point! He’s looking to major in something where he can make a lot of money and be rich. So what? Money is nice, but it’s not the only thing!

When you’re on your deathbed 60 years from now, or whenever it may be, and you look back on your life, don’t you want to know that you made a difference? Won’t you want to know that you served a purpose? Why be a slave to money then die? Why not change someone’s life? Why not make an impact in this world and have your story heard?

Teach, lecture, write, paint, play, prosecute, defend, create, sculpt, learn to make a documentary, act, perform surgery or play an instrument. Whatever it may be, just don’t live your life for money because, I hate to break it to you, there’s more to life!

David Crowe

UNM student