We're all gonna die, money is false sense of security: Mike Tyson


Los Angeles, Jul 21 (IANS): Former boxer Mike Tyson, who will be seen in the Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday's upcoming pan-India film 'Liger' in a special appearance, has been reflecting on the subject of mortality and money. He believes that his own "expiration date" isn't too far away.

Speaking to therapist Sean McFarland, who specialises in trauma and addiction, on his 'Hotboxin' with Tyson' podcast, he said: "We're all gonna die one day of course. Then, when I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face, I say, 'Wow. That means my expiration date is coming close, really soon'."

The ex-heavyweight champion, who filed for bankruptcy in 2003 but is now worth an estimated $10 million, said that money isn't important to him and it doesn't bring the happiness and security that some people expect it to, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He said: "Money don't mean s*** to me. I always tell people - they think money's gonna make them happy, they've never had money before - when you have a lot of money, you can't expect nobody to love you. How am I gonna confess my love to you when you have $500 billion?"

"The false sense of security. You believe nothing can happen. You don't believe the banks could collapse. You believe that you're invincible when you have a lot of money, which isn't true. That's why I always say money is a false sense of security."

Tyson told how he has conversations with his wife, Lakiha Spicer, where she says she wants more money to feel secure.

He questioned: "What is security? I don't know. When you put money in your bank and you get a cheque every week and you can live for the rest of your life, is that security? That means you won't catch a disease, you can't get hit by a car? You can't jump off a bridge. I don't know. Is that security? Can money secure you from that?"

 

  

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  • Joilet Lewis, Udupi

    Thu, Jul 21 2022

    THERE is a saying, “Money makes the world go round.” There is some truth to that statement. After all, it takes money to buy food, obtain clothing, and pay for rent or buy a home. “The role of money in society is incredibly important,” writes one financial editor. “If money was removed as a means of exchange, we would be in a state of panic and war within a month.” Of course, money has its limitations. Norwegian poet Arne Garborg said that with money “you can buy food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; soft beds, but not sleep; knowledge, but not wisdom; glitter, but not beauty; splendor, but not warmth; fun, but not joy; acquaintances, but not friends; servants, but not faithfulness.” When a person maintains a balanced view of money​—regarding it as a means to an end rather than an end in itself​—it is possible to enjoy a greater measure of contentment. The Bible warns that “the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have . . . stabbed themselves all over with many pains.”​—1 Timothy 6:10. Note that it is the love of money​—not money itself—​that brings harm. Indeed, an inordinate focus on money can drive a wedge between friends and between family members.

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