If Money Were Not A Problem
John and I have this game we play sometimes—we fantasize about “what if” scenarios. Most of the time, unfortunately for him, my questions lean toward survival. What if we lose our jobs? What if we get deported? What if it’s the end of the world? My brain seems wired to prepare for disaster, as if rehearsing the worst-case scenario might somehow soften the blow if it ever happens. It’s not always this grim. There are also good moments when we ask lighter questions. What if we had superpowers? What if we could travel through time? What if we were suddenly, inexplicably, super mega rich? There are endless possibilities, but today, I want to sit with one question: If money is not a problem, what would you do? I would stop checking prices when shopping. I would own two fridges, both full, and a pantry stocked with healthy food, fresh fruit, and endless nuts and snacks for John. I would try expensive food I’ve never experienced before—king crab, caviar, wagyu beef. I would own a few tr...
