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Between Rational Choice and Emotional Choice

her life. Man is not the creator of the world, so he has no option
other than to follow the scheme of things determined by the
Creator.

The well-known American billionaire Bill Gates (b. 1955) tried
his utmost to acquire money until after long struggle he became
the richest person of the world. But, in the end he discovered
that wealth was not an answer to his inner urge. Speaking at the
University of Washington, Mr. Gates is reported to have said, “I
can understand wanting to have a million dollars — it’s freedom.
But once you get beyond that, I have to tell you, it’s the same
hamburger.” (The Telegraph, October 28, 2011).

The right way of life for every man and woman is
to discover the creation plan of the Creator, and to
accordingly plan his or her life.

It means that money for the sake of need has a limit, but
money for the sake of money has no limit at all. In other words,
‘money for the sake of money’ is an unachievable goal. And
one who adopts an unachievable goal is bound to live forever in
tension.

Between Rational Choice

and Emotional Choice

ife is a game of choices. Every moment you have to opt for
Lsome choice, either on a rational level or on an emotional
level. The rational choice always leads to success, while the
emotional choice leads to problems, if not total failure. Opting

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