The thing that everyone pursue is happiness, I believe. The difference is just how “happiness” is defined, what are the rules, the prerequisites, and including things that may not be there.

Some people define “happiness” as a state of receiving love, from spouse, family, friends. At this point, enemy may not exist. Those people will try hard not to make unnecessary enemies (I think we all do too), yet endeavor to make as many friends as possible.

Some other people define it as having lots of money. It’s like having a wallet that never dries. They may work very hard in order to earn lots of money.

Yes, some people pursue fame. I can’t really judge whether or not it’s necessary. It’s very relative. Some other people prefer not to be famous, some pursue fame regardless any other essential things.

In my belief, fame is actually a by-product. It’s the result of our environment and what we have achieve, what we have done, and if we contribute a great value or do grave evil, fame is certain, either positively or negatively. I personally prefer not to pursue fame, since it may sometimes be a hindrance in our effort to reach success. Yes, sometimes fame is necessary, like building a good credit, gaining trust, which all of these can help us reach our goals. The point is, it’s quite easy to be famous, so I don’t see it as something worth to pursue.

Money may be a means or an end. Money will reveal who someone really is. As Mr. Donald Trump said, “I can reach my dreams because I have money.” So, he doesn’t set money as his dream, rather as a means to achieve his dreams.

Love is a result of our character. Money plays a role, but not too much. A rich person with poor personality will not draw enough love, while an average person with attractive personality will get abundant love. Anyway, the same person, will certainly draw more love when more money is within possession that not. So, money plays a role.

Speaking importance, one must develop a good character since the early age. It’s very useful to draw love and money (you can’t work well with bad personality). Then, go after money while making friends. Both can often complement each other. We can gain new relations through our friends, which will add to the sum of money owned.

Both love and money are important. It’s hard to live without either one. Then, fame will come. For some people who don’t want to be famous, it’s also easy to prevent fame, although can’t be entirely unknown to others. Fame is by choice.