I was raised not to talk about money. It was considered impolite. Jamie Johnson considerimpolitemoney Change image and share on social
Ironically, for the mega-rich, recession brings with it the ability to live well at a lower cost and with less of a hassle. Jamie Johnson abilitybringcost Change image and share on social
When you are born rich, you have all these options. You can pursue a career path that you find interesting; there's no need or pressure to start working to get funds just for survival, which is something a lot of people have to struggle with. Jamie Johnson bearcareerfind share on social
I obviously enjoy being wealthy. It's enabled me to have a career that I've chosen and not one that I've been forced into. Jamie Johnson careerchooseenable Change image and share on social
I remember I was in grade school, the fourth grade, in a free reading period in the library. Someone in my class found a copy of the Forbes 400, a list of the richest people in America, and my dad's name was on it. Jamie Johnson americaclasscopy share on social
I know people socially who live in countries where the wealth gap is more extreme than it is in America, and they live with full-time security. They live with the threat of getting kidnapped, or they live with the threat of people invading their homes. Jamie Johnson americacountryextreme share on social
In affluent communities, where each member is keenly aware of his or her place within the Byzantine order, attracting the right friends is a blood sport. Chumming up to influential figures who are in a position to help can determine the course of an entire life. Jamie Johnson affluentattractaware share on social
There are certain vulnerabilities and insecurities that go along with not being linked to another person in a contractual way, even if it's an unspoken contract. People in New York manage that pretty well. I prefer choice and desire over convention and limitation. Jamie Johnson choicecontractcontractual share on social
When vastly wealthy people say, 'I'm not leaving my kids any money,' it's typically not true. Jamie Johnson kidleavemoney Change image and share on social