Adult Americans Value What?

      Which of these do you value more: economic/material well-being or finding happiness within?

      The Futures Company of American Express has studied this. They say:

       Since the 1980s, America has shifted from a culture that primarily judges success based on wealth to a society that now places greater weight on less-tangible measures like life experiences and happiness . . . . our research shows a substantial decrease in the number of people who believe money is the measure of success, and a substantial increase in those who view their life satisfaction as a sign of success.

      On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being no way and 10 as hell yes, what's your opinion of such comments?

      The Company also reported the following --

      Values that lead to life fulfillment

1.      Good health (85 percent)

2.      Finding time for important things (83 percent)

3.      Good marriage/relationship (81 percent)

4.      Spend money well (81 percent)

5.      Balancing work & personal life (79 percent)

6.      A job that you like/love (75 percent)

7.      Pursuit of one's passions and interests (69 percent)

8.      Physical fitness (66 percent)

9.      New experiences & change (65 percent)

10.    Learning and doing new things (65 percent)

      Big "Bucket List” activities for American adults?

1.       Travel (88%)

2.      Having kids (76%)

3.      Pursuing passions and interest via a hobby or career (75%)

4.      Making things with one's hands (70%)

5.      Volunteering for causes one believes in (70%)        

 

 

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