Those who has everything but is nothing or those who has nothing but is everything

I have a very close pet brother who is an ex-student if an International school in Kuala Lumpur. Though him, I got to meet and mingle with a group of 9 ‘rich’ brats, those who were born with silver and some even gold spoon their mouth. I was very closely knitted to them for a few months.. At the same time, through my Rotary/Rotaract network, I got to know a group of young people that has just recently joined the working world.

On the Surface.
Rich Brats-My first impression over them is like ‘these people are really cool’ This is because in that group of 9, all were driving cars with purchase value over RM1million, fully equipped with the latest gadgets, dressed in luxury brands, dinning in the finest restaurants.

Working group- Most of them were from average families and is most of the time are struggling to juggle with their financial commitment. Every Ringgit spent was carefully thought over and they have to save up for months for a ‘simple’ holiday.

After hanging out with these 2 groups over time, I notice the following…

Rich brats -

At their mid-twenties, they are still surviving on the pocket money from their parents. Though they do work (In the parent’s company), I don’t see that they really do much.

They have no particular goals in mind. Asked them about their 5, 10 year goal? They starred at me as if I’m speaking French.

Ignorant. Talked to them about the social problems, and they will reply ‘who are we to worry for them’

Values. Don’t think they have any, they play girls out like Barbie dolls and show very little respect for other people outside the group.

Working Group :-

They are working and supporting themselves independently. They do not need their parents to feed them at this age.

They have clear direction on where they are heading, and are aware of the necessary hard work and effort that they have to shove in order to attain their goals.

They are very inspired to contribute to the society in the way/method they are capable of.

They do not take things for granted and appreciates their friends who stood by them.

That short period of 6 months mingling with the two groups taught me many things, and the quote below is one of my favourite and that I have been constantly reminding myself .

“It does not matter where a person is currently at, what matters is where they are heading to”