How rich are you?
How rich are you on a strictly material level? Where do you stand from a global scale? For Americans and English teachers feeling rather blue about our declining home values, vanishing retirement accounts, and questionable job security, this chart provides some useful perspective.
http://www.globalrichlist.com/
Of course, commonsense and a growing body of psychological and sociological research has documented the very, very loose correlation between material wealth and happiness – once the basic necessities of life are met. Satisfying personal relationships, long conversations with relatives and friends, and meaningful work remain vital essential for a truly rich life.
Let’s make sure we find ways to create healthier, saner, and more satisfying lives and English classrooms in 2009 than 2008.
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