>> Why We Have This Emotion
Greed pushes us to seek more and more, especially in moments of scarcity. It pushes us to be strategic in our hoarding. Greed can stem from wanting to be safe in the future, but it comes at a large price, socially.
◎ What to do in the moment
Good Ideas
- Define “enough” in a clear sentence
- Precommit to limits ahead of time
- Separate out needs from luxuries
- Ask, “What am I afraid of lacking?”
- Plan for security, not accumulation
- Practice gratitude and generosity
- Notice when "enough" keeps moving
Bad Ideas
- Hide, hoard, or exploit resources
- Take more than you can use
- Lie or manipulate to gain advantage
- Break rules or laws to get ahead
- Measure worth by wealth or status
- Dismiss concerns as weakness
- Refuse to share basic info or tools