An interesting topic to debate about. For me, I definitely agree with what she has said. But on the other hand, I think that this topic is subject to different perceptions lah. Workaholic and ambitious people may think that achieving, achieving and achieving is a meaningful existence. They live for the future.  Country clubs, cars, condos, cash... they will literally slog their guts out to get them. As long as they can live in luxury and brag to people that they have that iPhone or they can frequent the California fitness gym, they will damn well do it. No wonder IMH never closes down. But I wonder, they work so hard for these material goods, but are they happy? Yes, they may be happy for a short period of time, but soon they will be chasing their newfound desires again. Unless they change, they will just be slaves to their own whims and desires. 

Then there are the sentimental people. These are the type who loves staring at past photographs and reminiscing about old times to friends. It's therapeutic to do that once in a while. Bonding and thinking back about good times helps you to get away from reality and relieve stress. These are the people who, like my friend, will place emotional feelings first, above all things.

Then there are the people who will treasure the "now" moment. They do not place so much emphasis on the future or on the past, but will treasure the wind caressing their face and the tasty lunch that they are enjoying RIGHT NOW. "Don't worry, be happy" is the best phrase to describe them. But among all my friends and the people I know, people that treasure the present are few and far between. Because basically, humans are the sort that treasure stuff right after that "stuff" is no longer theirs. Funny, isn't it?

To me, I think we should live our lives in moderation. Too much of anything is never beneficial. And also, life will not be lived to the fullest if we keep on studying, playing or working...NON STOP. But ultimately, no one perception is correct and the others dismissed. Each person is entitled to his or her own opinion. What really matters is that people start thinking about this and get down to living their lives as they think it. 

So, think about it.

What are we living for?

What are YOU, living for?