Does Snapchat Deserve A Golden Opportunity Of Wealth?

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Initially, the rich have the benefit of access to higher education. Therefore, most of them are fiercely ambitious and always set themselves very high targets. Thus, only when they achieve their prime objectives are they as pleased as Punch. Furthermore, possessing an enormous amount of money easily for a long time does not make the rich feel too happy but normal.(makes the rich take it for granted) In addition, sometimes getting high-end items seems meaningless and unappealing to the rich. Regarding a research from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School, after reaching a peak of 75,000 dollars a year, people do not feel more cheerful when making the larger sums of money. Nevertheless, the aspirations of the wealthy are so lofty and unlimited …show more content…

Thus, they are always willing to pose a challenge and take risks. In 2013, there are majorities of people assuming that Snapchat’s CEO - Evan Spiegel, did make an unwise decision when rejecting an acquisition offer of three billion dollars from Facebook, particularly Mark Zuckerberg. Conversely, having turned down a considerable amount of money does not mean that Spiegel refuse a golden opportunity of wealth because frankly, he does not need that money at all. In fact, Snapchat’s CEO, accompanied by co-founder Bobby Murphy, has been already over twice or three times richer, so they can establish a company and invest heavily without fear of bankruptcy. Nicholas Carlson (2013) concluded: “And what did that money — his father's and his own — buy him? It bought him a relatively risk-free chance to spend the rest of his life running a global technology company. It bought him a pursuit.” It can be said that abilities to chase lifelong dreams and achieving their heart’s desire without any restrictions or intense anxieties can bring happiness, meaningfulness, and enjoyment to their

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