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reply to woody by macdunk
There is more an aspect of elemental psychology
to this question than simply desire for possession of money per se .The
Biblical statement from which the words are sourced would have been better
explained by use of a parable.
Money is simply a noticeable symbol,
a representation and measurement of the potential for power over others
to be exercised at the choice of the possessor . I sense that the intent
behind the Biblical meaning implies a psychological imbalance as with somebody
with a chip on the shoulder for right or wrong reason to acquire money as if
some revenge mechanism to compensate for actual or perceived
past grievances . Or a less complicated individual appreciating the
power that money represents . Consequent envy by others might be an
attraction. So it is not just the affect on the acquirer but the
negatives created in others as well that is the concern. A parallel
is with short people striving for political power over others . I don`t think
I draw too long a bow here.
On the issue of need to display
qualifications eg PHD`s etc. We have the human parallel of the peacock
flaunting and displaying it`s beautiful but what others might regard as
ridiculously cumbersome tail for advantage or simply to impress. Academic
qualifications are only effective within a system.
Tony Gibbs left school at 15 and
became what I would call a universal human being through the world of hard
knocks and totally self taught life experience. That is why he and Sir Ron
Brierley are such a perfect team. For the life of me I cannot imagine the
latter, who did not complete his Accountancy qualifications, seeking a
right hand man - proceeding to advertise -examining CV`s of
potential candidates - establishing a short list and then going through
conventional steps to make an appointment .No ! Simple gut
feelings about the man in front of him would have outweighed otherwise text
book procedures.
Sir Robert Jones once said he would
never employ an Accountant rather he would prefer an applicant with a
philosophical bent alone. Whether that was eccentricity talking who
knows .
David
Stevenson
See IRG research reports
