THE ESSENTIAL UPGRADE? Is “Keeping up With the Joneses” Really Necessary?
But do we, really? Do you need a new phone or is your current one dying? Do you need a new car or is your current one on its last legs, with the check engine light permanently on?
Determining the difference between need and want is a skill that sadly many people do not have anymore. The culture of instant gratification, with overnight delivery from Amazon, drive-through “food”, and the “keeping up with the Joneses” attitude has done more to hurt our self-esteem, wallets, and environment than so many other things.