Ironically, for the mega-rich, recession brings with it the ability to live well at a lower cost and with less of a hassle. Jamie Johnson abilitybringcost Change image and share on social
When you are born rich, you have all these options. You can pursue a career path that you find interesting; there's no need or pressure to start working to get funds just for survival, which is something a lot of people have to struggle with. Jamie Johnson bearcareerfind share on social
Contrary to common assumption, many of the wealthiest Americans aren't worried about the weakening economy at all. They are actually excited about it. Jamie Johnson americanassumptioncommon Change image and share on social
In affluent communities, where each member is keenly aware of his or her place within the Byzantine order, attracting the right friends is a blood sport. Chumming up to influential figures who are in a position to help can determine the course of an entire life. Jamie Johnson affluentattractaware share on social
The worst thing you can do in a relationship, and what's really unattractive about it, is that people begin to limit each other. Jamie Johnson badbeginlimit Change image and share on social
There's an unspoken rule in affluent circles that suggests you can always define an individual's status by measuring his or her proximity to the most influential person in the room. And as the maxim goes, closer is always better. Jamie Johnson affluentcircleclose share on social
I think that if I were in a satisfying marriage, I would probably choose monogamy, but I wouldn't want that to be a requirement. Jamie Johnson choosemarriagemonogamy Change image and share on social
I had hoped that foreboding economic circumstances would have caused the ultra-rich to think not just of themselves and increasing their own personal affluence. Unfortunately, however, too many of them lack concern, and without this concern, the divisive imbalance will only worsen with recession. Jamie Johnson affluencecausecircumstance share on social
I was raised not to talk about money. It was considered impolite. Jamie Johnson considerimpolitemoney Change image and share on social