Don't be jealous of the rich, or you won't become one of us!

Perhaps you've seen one of those bumper stickers, which I found amusing. This is true! Feeling jealous of someone who has what you want is entirely counter productive.

What can be learned from being jealous....not a damn thing. Now on the other hand if you decided to yourself, they must have done something right so I'll use their lives as my mentor, then much can be learned.

Negativity and jealous about thoughts of wealth are restrictions you willing put around your neck. By accepting those type of beliefs you guarantee you won't become 'one of them'.

Really when you think about it, isn't a good thing that they achieved their incredible wealth? Hasn't the world gained immensely from the good stuff that Microsoft developed? And I can't help but wonder about the good Oprah does on her show trying to demonstrate that a better life is possible for ordinary people.

Then there is what they give back to society. That geek Mr. Gates is pledging almost all of his incredible fortune to charity. Even more impressive he's leaving Microsoft to run his foundation full time. This might turn into an even bigger contribution considering what a brainiac he is!

Oprah I think has done more good than any other television personality ever! Although I'm not a fan per se, every time I flip on her channel, I'm always struck with the idea that she is trying to do some good.

So aren't we lucky that they were the one's who ended up incredibly wealthy. Instead of feeling jealous we should praise their efforts and try to emulate them.