When luxury becomes a necessity.

[Marvelockg]

You know, there are people that look at certain things and they just conclude that because it's luxurious and expensive, it's not there thing at all. I once had that kind of mindset but with time I have learned that luxury could even make you more productive.

There are environment you will be exposed to and things you will use that will totally revamp your idea on wealth and aid you to work more effectively. As long as the luxurious stuff you're purchasing aids you to become more productive and comfortable, nothing should be too expensive to be bought for your comfort.

I've purchased a Mac laptop that's way expensive than the average laptops I could easily get but because I needed what will work well for the kind of job I do, I had to buy it and I must say that the fulfillment out ways the negative thought of not to purchasing it.

That's one factor that lead me to always go for high quality and luxurious stuff after that moment.

Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

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[d5000]

There's a big difference between the terms "luxury" and "high quality" for me.

"High quality" items, like in your case your computer, are useful things which can enhance your productivity, like you write. I would still put Mac computers not in the "luxury" category, but just in the case of computers, there can be also cheaper items with similiar high-quality hardware which increase your productivity by a similar margin.

"Luxury" items instead are things which are very expensive and normally bought for "status" reasons. They can marginally add to your comfort but are normally not productivity-related. One could argue that if you work in a five-star-hotel while travelling can increase your productivity because of all its amenities, but usually a "high quality" service like a three/four star hotel will bring you the same benefits.

[Wexnident]

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Well productiveness can also be enhanced if whatever you're using is comfortable to use and in general, most luxurious stuff can be the ones that'd give you said comfort. But there's a limit I say. It's to the level where buying stuff after a certain point of performance just doesn't mean anything since, well, it provides you with minimal increase in comparison to buying something on the bottom end. You can liken it I guess to the GPU market, upgrading from say 1050 to an RTX 3000 or even just 2000 is a huge upgrade. but moving from a 3000 to a 4000 just doesn't seem that worth it in most cases.

There's also the difference between luxurious stuff that is "useful" and, well, luxurious stuff. Stuff that are just plated with stuff that scream "I'm rich" just to showcase that, well, they're rich.

[Ndabagi01]

Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

I've had similar experiences before, but despite the comfort that comes with it, you can only do what you can afford to give to satisfy that comfort. Don't get me wrong, that not everyone wants to have something luxurious in their lives; most of them simply cannot afford it and would have to sell everything they own. I don't see the point in you getting something that will benefit you while ignoring the fact that what you've given away is just as important or more important as what you've bought.

You should always have a preference scale ranging from the most to the least needed. This allows you to plan for both the one to have now and the one to have later. Don't get too excited to feel included and end up being kicked out into the street for being unable to maintain the luxurious lifestyle you've chosen to pursue in order to feel included and receive more opportunities or enlightenment. You can always get along, but certain things in life should not be sacrificed in order to obtain others.

[PytagoraZ]

Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

I once bought a Mac but it didn't make me more productive. I didn't understand the function of the Macintosh because I was used to Windows, so I chose to sell it again and buy a regular laptop that uses Windows. Additionally, when I use a mac, many of my friends think I'm "different" because I live in the countryside, which makes me uncomfortable.

So, I don't think luxury items will make us more productive, but the items we need will make us productive, whatever the price.

[jrrsparkles]

Just for the clarification MacBook Pro doesn't even come near the high end productivity or gaming laptop but it does offer decent performance but the price you pay is not for the product but for the brand name so remember you really need that MacBook or the same job can be done with an actual laptop.

Luxury or expensive doesn't necessarily mean comfort, most of the time is for the statement not really for it's utility.

[Distinctin]

Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

I once bought a Mac but it didn't make me more productive. I didn't understand the function of the Macintosh because I was used to Windows, so I chose to sell it again and buy a regular laptop that uses Windows. Additionally, when I use a mac, many of my friends think I'm "different" because I live in the countryside, which makes me uncomfortable.

So, I don't think luxury items will make us more productive, but the items we need will make us productive, whatever the price.

Its not on the quality of the item that makes us more productive, whether it’s luxurious or not, that won’t serves as the basis as productivity greatly relies with how we can manage and perform our task with great quality. I have not purchased ever since an expensive laptop but I still think I’m productive. As long as it’s capable to help you at you work, then there’s no problem actually even if you use an average price laptop.

[iBaba]

There's a big difference between the terms "luxury" and "high quality" for me.

"High quality" items, like in your case your computer, are useful things which can enhance your productivity, like you write. I would still put Mac computers not in the "luxury" category, but just in the case of computers, there can be also cheaper items with similiar high-quality hardware which increase your productivity by a similar margin.

"Luxury" items instead are things which are very expensive and normally bought for "status" reasons. They can marginally add to your comfort but are normally not productivity-related. One could argue that if you work in a five-star-hotel while travelling can increase your productivity because of all its amenities, but usually a "high quality" service like a three/four star hotel will bring you the same benefits.

well, everybody has their own way of analyzing things from their own perspective, which I feel is influenced by the environment they live in. The environment in which you live has a significant impact on the way you think and perceive things.

For example, someone who is accustomed to living in a developed, classical environment with basic amenities such as computers, microphones, and other modern luxuries may not even consider them as noteworthy.

On the other hand, for someone living in a suburban, rural, or developing country, such items may be seen as luxuries. In such places, even having a spacious room can be considered a luxury. This is why some people refer to essentials like computers as luxuries, even though they are crucial for individuals in today’s technology-driven world, whether they live in urban or rural areas.

[Maus0728]

Well, let's put it this way, you're not the majority of people that can just buy that luxury item without worries because you need it for work, it would still be a luxury even if it's a necessity for you, luxury for me means that it doesn't have any purpose besides it's function and it's effect on someone's social status, it can never be a necessity as I believe that a thing can be considered a necessity if you break down to the most basic and content life that you can be and if you can't live without it or you won't function for a day without it then that's definitely a necessity, maybe someday when everyone can afford that laptop, it might change group and become a necessity because everyone's got one.

[hatshepsut93]

I've purchased a Mac laptop that's way expensive than the average laptops I could easily get but because I needed what will work well for the kind of job I do, I had to buy it and I must say that the fulfillment out ways the negative thought of not to purchasing it.

A high performance laptop could be a luxury for some, but it's first of all a professional tool, so it's not really surprising that it improves your work. But many luxurious items are just that - they don't have any other purpose other than showing off wealth and being marginally better than medium quality counterparts. Are there any jobs in this world that could be made easier if you use an expensive sports car like Ferrari? Or Rolls Royce? I don't think so.

[crwth]

Maybe some of the food that you might experience? I think it's one of the most common things is that you pay for expensive food. It would depend on what you are talking about, of course, there are luxury dining, buffets, etc. Maybe we can consider this something you don't usually pay for and then like buy 10x the price or something. I think it has become a luxury if that happens.

I thought of food the first time when I read this lol.

[Darker45]

I have never bought a Mac myself. The things that I need to do on a Mac I can do on my laptop with a different brand. Mac is way more expensive than, say, Acer or Asus or HP. A low-quality Mac in terms of specs is even more expensive than a high-quality Acer, for example. So, it's not a necessity for me to prefer Mac. If I buy one, that would be luxurious of me already.

If you particularly need the unique specs of Mac, then it is a necessity. Luxury is beyond what's necessary. Luxury connotes excess.

[bluebit25]

(...)Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

Maybe I'll mention the story about traveling to Peru, and OP if you own a Rolex watch giving it to the natives there is really ironic, it's not something they needed in life "for you, not for me", there people had fun with Ayahuasca and talked about spiritual life.

So our views on life are not always the same, so from differences come standards of quality of life and on the part of those who share the same stance can ridicule those who are less superior, or admire those who are more talented than them. What you feel about life is a reflection of how you are adapting to the environment around you, so in addition to that, the world also has countless other nuances of life, just be happy with it what you think and seek relationships with people who have things in common with you, do not impose your personal views on the outside because disagreements can create conflicts.

[poodle63]

world isn't always white and black and linear, its always dynamic and full of shades, same with stuff like luxurious or functional stuff, you can get windows computer as you said at cheaper price indeed, but we all know some people might also wanted something that just works don't wanna tinker around also to increase prestige.
I mean some jobs require you to look professional to do professional thing I mean imagine you brought out that gaming laptop which they say cheap but functional got all the rgbs in this world embedded to the back case of your laptop while you're trying to secure a deal, what the other party would think? is that professional enough?
same with mac from your example, if you're a dev, or at least a video editor, mac can helps a ton, its efficiency for its power currently unmatched.
I mean some people might say that mac is overpriced for no reason but actually there's a reason, thats the build quality and integrated ecosystem with their other product line to be fair.
but yeah, sometime a company can be a rip off too though.

[sekalitas]

You know, there are people that look at certain things and they just conclude that because it's luxurious and expensive, it's not there thing at all. I once had that kind of mindset but with time I have learned that luxury could even make you more productive.

There are environment you will be exposed to and things you will use that will totally revamp your idea on wealth and aid you to work more effectively. As long as the luxurious stuff you're purchasing aids you to become more productive and comfortable, nothing should be too expensive to be bought for your comfort.

I've purchased a Mac laptop that's way expensive than the average laptops I could easily get but because I needed what will work well for the kind of job I do, I had to buy it and I must say that the fulfillment out ways the negative thought of not to purchasing it.

That's one factor that lead me to always go for high quality and luxurious stuff after that moment.

Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

For everyday items like clothes, pants, and shoes, I prefer to invest in high-quality pieces. They tend to last longer than cheaper alternatives. In the long run, they can actually be more economical. Think of it like this: if you divide the cost of a high-quality item by the number of days you'll use it, it often ends up costing less per wear than a cheaper item that needs frequent replacements

High quality is different from luxury. In my opinion, luxury items go beyond just quality. They often have a brand name attached that elevates your social status. For now, I'm not focused on that aspect. I think luxury items are more relevant for people in high-profile careers who interact with a lot of wealthy individuals. A luxury brand might help build trust with those people, but for everyday use, high quality is perfectly sufficient.

[boty]

I have never bought a Mac myself. The things that I need to do on a Mac I can do on my laptop with a different brand. Mac is way more expensive than, say, Acer or Asus or HP. A low-quality Mac in terms of specs is even more expensive than a high-quality Acer, for example. So, it's not a necessity for me to prefer Mac. If I buy one, that would be luxurious of me already.

If you particularly need the unique specs of Mac, then it is a necessity. Luxury is beyond what's necessary. Luxury connotes excess.

When we can distinguish what we need to make our work easier to do, of course we will not think about luxury and it is very different for those who want to look luxurious with what they use but they don't need these things, of course this will make them have to spend more money on what they don't need, but in this case it really depends on a person's personality whether they like luxury goods but they don't need them or they choose goods that suit their needs.

[Despairo]

Having luxury stuffs can increase your relations too because there are some people only want to get close when you have something, this is useful when you want to build your personal branding which useful if you want to become a content creator or businessman.

"High quality" items, like in your case your computer, are useful things which can enhance your productivity, like you write. I would still put Mac computers not in the "luxury" category, but just in the case of computers, there can be also cheaper items with similiar high-quality hardware which increase your productivity by a similar margin.

I don't know where you live, but MacBook is a luxury stuff in third world countries, many people bought it for no reason. In my country there's a group in my country that only for the rich can enter the group. In order to join them, you need at least iPhone 13. Also colleagues in the company where I work only want to be a friend with Apple user, it give pressures to other people to buy it without any reason, just in order to gets excommunicated.

Just for the clarification MacBook Pro doesn't even come near the high end productivity or gaming laptop but it does offer decent performance but the price you pay is not for the product but for the brand name so remember you really need that MacBook or the same job can be done with an actual laptop.

Correct, but MacBook is better in terms of survivability (battery life), lightweight and smooth experience, it's why Macbook is better for business.

[Oasisman]

I think luxury is not necessary when you want to be productive. High quality equipment will do the same exact result as the luxurious ones. Most of the luxurious things in this world as we think has higher quality than those top of the line in the market, but the reality is, people are just purchasing it a even higher price because of it's brand or name.
I do understand that your standard of living depends on your income and yes when you earnings are higher now more than before, your standard of living will tend to increase as well in terms of expenditures to live at the comfort of your choice. This comfort may have a significant effect on your productivity, one example is the laptop with high specs that let's you finish your job at a fast pace with more ease compared to the budget level laptop, another example is when you have invested into a comfortable and cozy space that let's you get enough rest for you to become productive again the next day is also an essential part which most us may have overlooked.
Again, luxury may not be necessary, but high quality does. Afterall, luxury are just stuff which this crazy rich people tend to purchase without any relatively high importance to them, they just bought it because they like it and it's not really a necessity for them.

[avikz]

You know, there are people that look at certain things and they just conclude that because it's luxurious and expensive, it's not there thing at all. I once had that kind of mindset but with time I have learned that luxury could even make you more productive.

There are environment you will be exposed to and things you will use that will totally revamp your idea on wealth and aid you to work more effectively. As long as the luxurious stuff you're purchasing aids you to become more productive and comfortable, nothing should be too expensive to be bought for your comfort.

I've purchased a Mac laptop that's way expensive than the average laptops I could easily get but because I needed what will work well for the kind of job I do, I had to buy it and I must say that the fulfillment out ways the negative thought of not to purchasing it.

That's one factor that lead me to always go for high quality and luxurious stuff after that moment.

Have you bought something that people feel is rather too expensive and that you could have purchased a lower version of it? What was your inexperience like after that?

Lol! You are considering a MAC laptop as a luxury item! That's odd! My windows gaming laptop is way more expensive than a Macbook. But I believe I am able to put my point forward. What you think is luxury, may not be seen as a luxury to other people. I may not see a Macbook as a luxury item but I definitely see a Hermes handbag as a luxury item. There are people, who doesn't consider a Hermes handbag as a luxury item.

What I believe, the game is all about finding the right balance between cost and value for your individual needs and circumstances. If a more expensive item significantly enhances your productivity and satisfaction, then it may well be worth the investment. That becomes a necessity. There's a thin line between what you want and what you need!

[yhiaali3]

There's a big difference between the terms "luxury" and "high quality" for me.

I completely support your idea. Yes, it is true. There is a difference between the terms “luxury” and “high quality.” High quality products never mean that they are luxury things, but rather they are basic needs.

On the other hand, there are many luxurious and expensive things that are actually useless, but rather are for bragging and showing off among the rich.

As for high-quality products that perform their work with great perfection and lead to increased productivity, I prefer to buy them even if they are expensive and I consider them a basic need and not a luxury.