Как отдыхать круче олигархов: секрет пенсионера-путешественника

Two Worlds: Resort and Dacha An oligarch in Monaco: He sits on the terrace of a five-star hotel. Before him lies a view of the azure bay and a glass of rare wine. He doesn't see the landscape. His gaze is glued to his smartphone screen. The red charts on the stock exchange show a decline in stocks. The deal of the century has fallen through. Losses amount to millions of dollars. His phone is ringing off the hook with calls from lawyers, partners, and top managers. Inside, he is filled with anxiety, severe stress, and the fear of losing his status. Every minute of his "rest" is rigidly controlled by his schedule and the expectations of others. A retiree in the Moscow region: He sits on a wooden bench near an old wooden house. Birds are singing all around, and the scent of sun-warmed grass and dill fills the air. In his hand is the first cucumber he's picked from the garden, pimply and fragrant. He wears simple clothes and comfortable galoshes. No one will call him demanding a report. He has no bosses, no deadlines, and no obligations to investors. He is completely his own man. His day is filled with simple, clear meaning and genuine joy in the fruits of his labor. Who is truly rich here? In terms of material wealth, the oligarch is rich. But if you measure life by the quality of your inner state, true wealth lies with the retiree. Here's why: Freedom of Time: The oligarch has sold his time for money; he is a slave to his billions and the market situation. The retiree is the rightful master of his time. Stress Level: The oligarch's wealth generates constant anxiety about maintaining it. The retiree has nothing to lose, so his mind is at peace. Ability to Enjoy: The oligarch has access to all the world's blessings, but his dopamine receptors are burned out by the enormity of his problems—ordinary things bring him no joy. The retiree has retained the ability to experience deep happiness from basic, natural things. I chose the option: sitting on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and enjoying fishing and a glass of wine