Once humans get started on any
track of behavior, they become highly resistant to change.
This tendency lies at the core of all addictions. Acquisitiveness
is an addiction that affects most of the adult population in
Western society. If a little is good, then a lot must be great.
We want more. In our quiet, reflective moments, we know this
compulsion rings hollow, but still we persist in the pursuit.
When we feel momentarily uncomfortable in our choice of acquisitiveness,
we call upon another human trait, rationalization. We say "we're
saving for a rainy day," "this was a good buy," "the
kids might use it," "we might need it," "everybody
else has one," and so on. With a bit of effort, we can
stop this addictive behavior. |
