Adult Peer Pressure....Does it really exist?

Adult peer pressure     
Written by Damon Carr   
Thursday, 10 September 2009 10:00

Adult peer pressure is best stated in the old maxim “Keeping up with the Joneses.” Who are the Joneses? The Joneses are an illusionary model of success.
We measure our relationship to the Joneses—our closeness to success by trying to outdo, outshine, outspend our neighbors, colleagues, church members, alumnus, friends and relatives. We do this in a feeble attempt to win the respect and approval of others. Respect is earned not bought.

Statistically speaking, 70 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, 96 percent of Americans retire or die broke and the average American is saving less than two cents of every dollar earned. Reviewing published financial statistics and knowing that you can’t buy happiness and you can’t buy respect, should make it obvious that the Joneses are broke and unhappy.

I want you to take an honest look at yourself and ask if you’ve been influenced by adult peer pressure. Have you ever spent money you didn’t have or bought something that you couldn’t realistically afford in pursuit of happiness and/or respect?