Here is an interview from The Cut with Abigail Disney who is very wealthy (granddaughter of Roy Disney).
This speaks to our discussion last night on Downward Mobility. She talks about choosing not to use the private jet because she and her kids were losing touch with the inconvenience of being a regular person.
She shared about how money doesn't make you a better person, which is a counterculture idea for Americans.
It’s fundamental to remember that you’re just a member of the human race, like everybody else, and there’s nothing about your money that makes you better than anyone else. If you don’t know that and you have money, it’s the road to hell, no matter how much stuff you have around you.
I like her dedication to giving and her realness of enjoying a really nice bottle of wine because she can. I don't have her wealth, but I'm lucky to feel financially comfortable. How can I maximize what I have and pay it forward while still enjoying a metaphorical bottle of wine* now and then?
* I have a garbage palette and a nice bottle of wine is totally wasted on me.
