Having It "Made"

[CanDB]

Usually when people mention the words, "having it made" it refers to some form of financial comfort, possibly a situation that for the long term, looks very, very sweet. But I would offer that "having it made" is a superficial way to look at life, unless it relates to the kind of person that has a high degree of character, solid morals, resourcefulness and is generally a giver, not a taker. That may be a too brief a description, but it's a definite start in the right direction. I'll expand later.

One needs to be careful about a financial situation turning into the be all end all factor. If it's just about money/material, one must be cautioned not to believe that they can sit back with all the treasure and basically turn off the "active" element that got them there, plus made them who they are. I really don't believe that in most situations (there are exceptions for sure) the right goal is to hit a certain point financially, and then float along in "coast" mode, especially if one has time and ability. Again, there are exceptions.

But really, if someone asked me who has it made, I'd look closely at those things that make that person, "the person they are." I'd look for Character.... Morals....Sharing....Leadership (even if low key)....Caring....Common Sense....Resourcefulness....Humour....Commitment.. ..Optimism (these would make for an excellent start). Regardless of financial wealth, a person with this package of gifts will wake up every day with some form of plan to make that day better. A person such as this, would not turn off their ways, and consciously curtail the "what could be" just because they had it made. They would continue. Their wealth is immeasurable, and that would exclude the money or property or other material ownership.

In that sense, tomorrow could always be the best day ever......that may not be "having it made", but for me, it sure comes close!

[Frenchy180]

I'd have to say... Having a maid, would be having it made!

[CanDB]

I'd have to say... Having a maid, would be having it made!

I was just waiting when (and not if) someone would utilize the "maid" approach. I thought it might take a few more posts, but Frenchy was all over it!!!

[Frenchy180]

I was just waiting when (and not if) someone would utilize the "maid" approach. I thought it might take a few more posts, but Frenchy was all over it!!!

needless to say, I do not have it made

[CanDB]

needless to say, I do not have it made

you may not have a maid, but you might in fact have it made.....possibly you were made to have it made!

[HUMCALC]

I had it made, now I'm beyond in debt. My family and I are approximately $500,000 in debt

[Frenchy180]

you may not have a maid, but you might in fact have it made.....possibly you were made to have it made!

I'm having it made for me right now as we speak actually... Hope it gets here soon!

[BroncosFanInPA]

My opinion of having it made is not about money but rather about family. I feel like if you have a nice healthy family & are getting by without any major money problems then that is made.

I'm not saying i wouldn't mind having more money (who wouldn't?) but money is not everything in this world & money alone cannot make you happy. I'm just fine with where we our in our lives & i try not to dwell any negative things.

Too many people in this world today go around with ill feelings towards others & have alot of hate & that cannot be a good mentality, so i feel those type of people will never have it made as you are saying because of the attitudes they have.

That is one thing i always try to do is get along with everybody & for the most part i do. I see it all the time over the years with the different jobs i have had, Joe can't stand Tom, Tom hates Bob etc. etc. But i try my best to be objective & get along with everyone, although sometimes it seems like your in the middle & that can be hairy but i just don't understand how people can hate others like that.

Well i think i kinda went off-topic a little there but i feel that it somehow relates to having it made, because how would one have it made if they have so many problems with other people?

[shawinkerpoppin]

Financially I never had it made and still don't have it made. I was always looking to pursue that fab life without realizing that I can live comfortably the way I am now. Realizing that took a ton of unnecessary stress and anxiety out of my life. Every now and I imagine what it would be to have a fancy condo or penthouse a new Cadillac being able to buy what I want and just throw it in the bag but I try not to dwell on those thoughts. I went from poor to middle class (I think) and that is good enough for me right now. Gotta recognize the needs and the wants.

[JWinn]

Money has nothing to do with "having it made". It's sooooo much more than just that.

In fact, that's probably the smallest part of it.

[PowderAddict]

I had it made, now I'm beyond in debt. My family and I are approximately $500,000 in debt

Good lord man how did you end up there?!

[PowderAddict]

Money has nothing to do with "having it made". It's sooooo much more than just that.

In fact, that's probably the smallest part of it.

"Give me neither poverty or riches"

[Foez]

"Having it made" can be simply put into just 1 word...happiness. If you are extremely happy and love your life than you have it made. For some people that could mean money other people family and love. Some are happy strictly because their careers and ect. I've been reading the book Into The Wild and I love tthe movie and if you know the story he had it made because of how happy he was traveling around and being out in the world. My defination for having it made for myself would be having a job that pays well that I enjoy and having some kind of feeling of love in my life weather it be from a female, family, or a pet.