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The problem with the posited logic in the OP is you can always find a seemingly more worthy cause at which to throw money. The logical conclusion, therefore, is we all should live in a hovel, ride a bike, eat powdered eggs and Ramin noodles, and give all our money to the less fortunate or for saving the earth. (I understand that was not the OP's intent, but the logic inevitably leads there)

Personally I choose to devote my time and physical presence over money. For purely selfish reasons the payback to me is much greater. For purely unselfish reasons the impact on others is immeasurably greater. Win/win.

well said. youre right there is always some good cause to donate to, but where does one draw the line.

maybe i will try donating my time no pun intended

At the risk of getting too preachy, here's the key. Experience. Not necessarily talent or ability. Experience. Find something you overcame in life. Some hurdle or obstacle. You know how you overcame that problem because you lived it. Take that experience to others who are facing similar obstacles. Don't tell or teach others what to do. Show them what you did. Your own experience is the key to helping others and matters to them more than anything else. People in dire circumstances gain more from the experience of one man than all the money in the world. Then you just have to remember to keep showing up.

I've said this before, but......

When I first started buying watches I did feel guilty about the money that was being spent on something that I didn't 'need'. However, having spent a long time navel gazing my philosophy is simple.

I pay all of my obligations - I have paid off my mortgage, my cars are paid off, my credit card is paid in full every month. I don't compromise any other spend for watches - we needed a new furnace in the house this year, so that got done before any money on any luxury. I also work for every cent that I have, I had an extremely working class upbringing and have not and will not received any inheritance - I am only spending my hard earned money, not anybody elses.

Above all though, watches make me feel good, and I am not prepared to put a price on my happiness when that happiness is not causing anyone else to suffer. The people that I care about have what they need, my future / retirement is paid before everything else and I have no desire to be the richest guy in the graveyard.

I fully recognise that I am luckier than some (although to use a cliche I have found that the harder I work, the luckier I get), but I think that the principles hold true regardless of the numbers involved.