About Advantages

David Brooks distinguishes between the "advantages mentioned in one's resume" and the "advantages mentioned in eulogies".

The advantages mentioned in one's resume are often related to income, position, and the size of their house; while the advantages mentioned in eulogies often refer to being helpful, caring, honest, and memorable.

But ironically, many people aspire to the latter, but focus all their energy on the former.

Excerpt from Morgan Housel, Feb 2023