A very good topic! I think it gives me the right context to link it to Maslow's theory of needs using it as one of motivational tools. If all our needs are given a pyramidial graphical presentation, it would be clear that at the base are all our baser needs consisting of physiological ones which are basic for survival and as one moves up the ladder at the apex are our highest needs of 'self-actualization'. So my action when I am left with that much would logically depend on what stage and what state my needs are in that pyramid!

Very nice topic and indeed though-provoking. If I had only two rupees/pennies left with me, I would buy a lottery ticket with one and a plant with the other. ;)

Sounds like a ridiculous choice isn't it?? But I read somewhere that most lottery winners who hit a big jackpot were the ones who bought the ticket with the very last dollar they had left, so I wish to take that chance! :P

As regards the choice of plant, in the event I don't get the lottery, I can produce saplings from that plant to sell and earn a living somehow!! :)

In the time when everyone is running after their dreams of a big life this question is worth giving a thought. We have become a part of the rat race and forgotten the very essence of life. Life is having time for yourself and indulging in the beauty of nature at least once in a while, experiencing the joy in the little things around and being at peace with your body and soul.

Although in the short term it appears that more money means more wealth, all we really have is more money. If prices are higher than what they are today or could have been, it means that each penny buys less than it would have. It is like the story I faced at a restaurant when I had only 2 Rs long back. When the sandwitch arrived the waiter asked, would you like this cut into 2 or 4 pieces, I said Cut it in eight pieces- I am extra hungry today. So this is all about the need of the hour. Yes we need all other things as well but then hunger is the prime factor.

I don't agree with you food is the basic need once a person has his stomach full then only he can think of other things.If I were left with 2 pennies I would also have bought the foood material first than anything else.I remember the film in which Raj kappor had some $8 and had to visit whole world he did it but faced many problems for fulfilling his wish. :blink:

As long as I have skill and can perform, it matters least what i am left with. Even when all is finished, I may earn something to eat. Just visiting some friend as courtesy will provide me a cup of tea and biscuits.

I also remember the movie 'Around the world' mentioned by Sanjeev Gupta. The whole story is about the hero moving throughout the world just in eight dollars.

Personally, some time in eighties, one colleague of mine was in a strong mood for taking wine. Being end of month, i had not even a single rupee left. Military stores were being stock taken and so no wine could be issued on credit from there. So, we could only go to some bar in city. But neither he nor I had money. Then he got a very bright idea. He collected some empty bottles and old newspaper from his room and mine. On selling these, we got cash for wine. This is case of being left with zero penny.

A very good topic! I think it gives me the right context to link it to Maslow's theory of needs using it as one of motivational tools. If all our needs are given a pyramidial graphical presentation, it would be clear that at the base are all our baser needs consisting of physiological ones which are basic for survival and as one moves up the ladder at the apex are our highest needs of 'self-actualization'. So my action when I am left with that much would logically depend on what stage and what state my needs are in that pyramid!

After my university days where we had to extensively refer to Abraham Maslows theories , now I am reminded of him :) .I personally feel that we can rise above the basic need level( some remain there perpetually hoarding for the future ) and fine tune it to a higher level, it is in our hands to do so...

Very nice topic and indeed though-provoking. If I had only two rupees/pennies left with me, I would buy a lottery ticket with one and a plant with the other. ;)

Sounds like a ridiculous choice isn't it?? But I read somewhere that most lottery winners who hit a big jackpot were the ones who bought the ticket with the very last dollar they had left, so I wish to take that chance! :P

As regards the choice of plant, in the event I don't get the lottery, I can produce saplings from that plant to sell and earn a living somehow!! :)

LOL, thats great ! One should take chances in life and there is always the possibility that it would pay off...I too have read about so many people winning the lottery spending their last dollar, or winning the jackpot at casinos...If one has imagination and is willing to work hard there is no difficulty in making a living :)

Very nice topic and indeed though-provoking. If I had only two rupees/pennies left with me, I would buy a lottery ticket with one and a plant with the other. ;)

Sounds like a ridiculous choice isn't it?? But I read somewhere that most lottery winners who hit a big jackpot were the ones who bought the ticket with the very last dollar they had left, so I wish to take that chance! :P

As regards the choice of plant, in the event I don't get the lottery, I can produce saplings from that plant to sell and earn a living somehow!! :)

very nice...instead of that plant why can't you buy a second lottery ticket for me ;)
If I am lucky enough to get it, I will give you the half. :laugh: :laugh:

In the time when everyone is running after their dreams of a big life this question is worth giving a thought. We have become a part of the rat race and forgotten the very essence of life. Life is having time for yourself and indulging in the beauty of nature at least once in a while, experiencing the joy in the little things around and being at peace with your body and soul.

Thats true, but if one makes a conscious effort it is easy to rectify that and add quality to ones life.It does not need money or any great effort to do that..