How much is enough? | Kevin Cavenaugh | TEDxPortland

[@zuzanaxyz8866]

Finally someone, who has come to understand... I am thinking about the situation of homeless people a lot, because my brain can’t understand, why it’s OK to have 5000 people living on the street in a city, where there are at least 5000 vacant apartments. And why there is a ton of food on one side of a window and a man standing from another side of the same window didn’t eat for days. Nobody will ever be able to explain to me, why this is something we tolerate and so I applaud this man for doing what he does. AND that he has explained why a cooperative is a great form for doing business:).

[@formula1340]

well, due to many factors. that each vacant apartments maybe is privately owned and the profit that comes from that is the main source of income of the owner, hence, he/she cannot afford to have it rent for free. Aside from that, the various taxes and other maintenance cost a lot of money, aside from the capital when the owner bought it. Aside from these, if you let the homeless rent for free in a pricey apartment(which is all of apartment that is in a city) but having NO WORK, then your really not helping them. It's better to send them somewhere else base on what they are capable of and start living again, or better yet, educate them and if they can live in the city, then they can go back if they want but not being a homeless.There is literally thousands of hard working people that work in city but live far because they can't afford to rent there. I don't have anything against homeless people but giving them something that they are not capable of or having no responsibility is like a poor people winning millions from lotto then squandered it to zero within a few years then going back again to being poor. That is not sustainable for both the people given and the society. Although i agree on the food part.

[@123koby]

Zuzy mas 100% pravdu

[@supercrazydesi]

Somewhere in our cultures we as humans have developed ignorance, insensitivity and selective blindness. We see but it doesn’t bother us.

[@Mas1o8]

It’s hard to differentiate between those who really choose to be like that because of lacking responsibility and on the other hand the people who were forced to be in that situation. I think the first step is to give homeless people a push depending on their capabilities. And if others are really unable to do something due to some sever circumstances the government should provide them with at least minimum safety and housing .

[@wyomii]

@@formula1340 Easy fix: Outlaw unearned income. Who else has had enough of the takers (shareholders, landlords)?

[@estherchandy6292]

A thought provoking video. He didn't strike me as self congratulatory. Just excited by what he had to share. Focus on the message. I love what he's done for his city. And so young, too!

[@philcerdorian6429]

this guy is a geat esample of the balance we need in business. I say bravo!

[@auberjean6873]

Kevin, you have a big heart and a better sense of fairness than most business owners. Thank you for being thought and action provoking.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍😍I love this. For years I’ve been questioning how much is enough, little by little becoming a minimalist, asking myself daily what I believe to be true and questioning what I really need. Every day I have to overcome the lies, doctrines, beliefs of others, societal normals and societal demands that have polluted and diluted me. It’s a daily practice to not care what other people think. It’s none of my business what other people think about me. I have been doing philanthropy work, giving back, helping others and serving others since I was a child. I love it and it is something I will always do until the day I am returned to the earth as ashes. I’m one person, I don’t need much. I’m happiest when I’m helping, serving, living simply, traveling, exploring new horizons, keeping an open mind to new concepts or ideas and spending quality time and touch with someone I care about that cares about me. Making money helps...it’s a resource I use to help make a difference. Making a difference helps more...it helps others and it helps me....it is most important to me. I always say, “Each one of us can teach one. Each one of us can help one. Each one of us can make a difference to one”. 💞

[@Ariel-T-Friesner]

You are rich in experiences and relationships rather than objects.

[@LovingAtlanta]

@@Ariel-T-Friesner - 🙏💝

[@lllll108]

When I became disabled and went on SSI I found the value of enough. I've lived below poverty level most of 25 years. Peace came to visit me along the way when I decided that what I have is enough....rather than pining for what I think I lack. I don't lack anything when whatever I do have is enough.

[@jamierogers5016]

L Llll, SO true... God bless you- I’m in this position (since 10 yr + ago)& getting closer to wrapping my mind around this, every day, a new challenge!

[@iwnunn7999]

Well said, but u deserve more.

[@mavamQ]

Easy to say, but if you could have another $10k a year it sure would be very helpful. Which is precisely why I would not give away everything over $70k, I would invest everything over $70k, and let it grow so I will have something to add to my SS at retirement or disability. Think about your future, maybe tomorrow your income disappears. If you had savings, you might have a year or three to live on savings while you get started again. Or you could be on the street, remember to take care of yourself.

[@badams3489]

@@mavamQ dont be silly Lamont! After all if you fail to plan for your future you can simply trade your independence for a government handout

[@johnriso4323]

I'm on S.S.I .

[@susanwong6471]

The world would be a much better place if everyone take pride in what what little they need instead of how much they hoard - great Tedtalk speaker 😍

[@JamilAhmed-nr3zm]

I Thank God for giving you the blessing of happiness and purpose. Life is short and also no one will remember you after 2 generations, as if you never existed.

[@imightbesuperman2559]

Leo Tolstoy wrote a short story called “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” and I suggest you read it. It’s very good and gives a perspective on the question in the title of this video.

[@rochreech3173]

Studied that in 7th grade, that concept is great to bring out modesty in humans

[@AngTheCanadianPilot]

Those Russian writers had experienced so much.

[@sonjak8265]

@@AngTheCanadianPilotTolstoy was born rich.

[@nikibazargan7183]

yeah I've read that story and it gives a reader a very remarkable lesson

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Enough. Wow, great talk. I am decluttering at the moment. Enough is enough. I am still figuring out what is enough, though. I've been thinking I have too much for a while. You're a great human being. More people should watch this, and hopefully people will share your points of view.

[@juliawise4289]

I'm the Julia Wise mentioned in the talk, and for the sake of correctness, I'll say that my family does not give everything above $70k. I'm not sure where that idea came from, because we've never said anything of the kind. We do donate 50% of our income.

[@vijayagorantla12]

wow that's amazing...i think he did it go with the idea of "enough"

[@jeffreym6251]

You're a good egg, Julia

[@ChadKovac]

Still better than 99% of them.

[@LovingAtlanta]

Julia Wise - 👍Thank you. Wishing you and your family the absolute best. 💞

[@optimisticfuture6808]

I donate 50% also via taxes. That’s probably low.

[@joselourenco9583]

1/ Socialists redistribute wealth earned by OTHERS. 2/ He redistributes wealth HE has earned. He's not a Socialist........he is a incredibly kind Capitalist.

[@youtuber6185]

I agree on choosing just enough but there is no gender pay gap. If he’s wrong on this then ....

[@RN-ti5oc]

Maverick_is _right_ - you are right!! As a female, even I know better than the gender gap myth. It’s incredibly annoying that people still claim this falsely. My husband does make more than I do - why? Because he got a degree, he’s been at his job a long time and worked his way up. I, on the other hand, didn’t finish college and chose to stay home with our kids. I shouldn’t make as much as he does because I made different choices. No one is hiring a man and a woman with the same ability and education, to do the same job and paying them different salaries because of their genitalia. It’s ridiculous.

[@michellemoore7511]

Also, socialism isn't the redistribution of wealth earned by others, it's simply public ownership of the means of production and distribution. I'm not a socialist, but ya know, definitions are important lol

[@matt16matt]

@@RN-ti5oc yes it is, ridiculous and true.

[@LiborSupcik]

Had he been a senator you would see...his state of mind would be able to realize

[@bbygrlpt2]

I wish there was more people like him!!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@thedreamer5065]

I am so happy that I've made my choice to watch this video. Life is about choices!Excellent talk Kevin. I knew that I am not alone and there is more people like me out there. We just need to connect all of Us!

[@patriciaoffer9585]

The Dreamer I might join If you start a FB group.... it might also be enlightening to ask to talk to current/former tribe members😀

[@mikerwriter]

My new hero. This guy is doing what many of us have been wanting to do for decades. And it's no surprise he is a product of the culture in Portland. It's the most progressive big city in America.

[@MartinaRoters]

I love it and have it integrated in my life.

[@Globaler]

Watched this several times. I went from poor to very rich after watching this video. I have more than enough.

[@TrulyStupidNewb]

I'm 100% for this person. He is using his own company, his own investment, his own labour, his own risk to fulfill his ideals. I do not believe that I have the right to dictate how he will run his life and company. A lot of people spend their lives yelling at other people, but don't do anything themselves. They want all the work done for them. They dictate, and the others do. Real change comes when people don't just stop at words. This man is ahead of most people, in that he is risking his employment for his values.

[@geethakrishnamurthy3155]

போதும் என்ற மனமே பொன் செய்யும் மருந்து. "Contented mind is golden medicinal elixir."

[@kuttymoonji3645]

சிறப்பு

[@steveneberlein9877]

It’s easy to purport high-minded values and more difficult to put those values into practice (speaking from my own experience). I admire Kevin - seems to me that he’s trying to do the right by his values, his employees and his community. Nice Talk, Kevin.

[@camez2345]

"It’s easy to purport high-minded values and more difficult to put those values into practice" -- I know! We all know that from our own experience, just by going through life and having to make tough decisions. I'm stunned by so many weirdly catty comments saying how "arrogant" this guy guy is and how he's full of bs. I'm reading it as insecurity/jealousy, but geez. No good deed goes unpunished! Just another example of people not being happy with enough.

[@mtadams2009]

Sometimes you just have to know when your life is pretty good .not perfect but pretty good, thats enough.

[@rajarajab8143]

Enough is appreciating want you have, that is Enough.

[@miltonpitts4185]

That's not enough

[@johnnyrocket9372]

This is a serious question not an attack so please dont take it that way. So you own the business and have employees. You then pay everyone the same and give them profit sharing. Do your employees also take shares of all the liability, such as if your business gets sued or there is a major accident in one of your buildings?

[@2380Shaw]

Of course in a round about way with profit sharing the employees share in the liability. If the company isn't making as much profit because of liabilities or lawsuits then the share in profits goes down because there isn't as much profit.

[@stephenlewthwaite4084]

Portland sounds cool must visit.

[@johnnyrocket9372]

@@2380Shaw I was talking in terms of major issues, where millions of dollars are exchanged. I was a property manager for a 289 unit complex for a little under six years. The owner was a decent person always had the property well maintained never took short kits or cut any corners. We had a problem tenant who would break things in her apartment and then use that as a reason to short or not pay rent. After six months of this we asked her to leave. Other tenants were complaining about her and there were drug issues. She called the house authority and the aclu on the property owner citing the eviction was be cause of race. She sued the owner for sever million dollars and won her case. The owner sold the apartment unit off to pay her. If this happened to the speaker in this video my question is would his employees be liable for damages as the owner is.

[@precisiont5188]

I agree, and there are reasons women get paid less than men. They have periods, many get pregnant, have a lot of hormonal fluctuations, its proven women are generally less logical, and women typically don't choose high paying jobs like computer science because of this, reasons like this describe why women get paid less.

[@adientoledo2098]

That is a very fine point!

[@kalvhult]

Those jeans are more than enough.

[@LilStoops]

Yes, it devolved into him promoting what a good guy he was. I can't believe everyone lapping this up below.

[@tsambika2040]

Lol

[@gabrielricci4464]

​@@LilStoops I rarely answer internet comments, but how Narcissistic can you be. Narcissism is the plague destroying the Social fabric of America. Maybe, you should calm your mind, put the beliefs you hold to be true on temporary pause, and listen to this mans words again. There is nothing to lap up except truth and wisdom from a truly brilliant man.

[@lordmike9384]

Seriously those jean look like they were very cheap. I hope you can smell my sarcasm.

[@smallstudiodesign]

abababababab Gotta say, no matter what one’s sway, it’s hard to look away!

[@studymassage8204]

Thanks, Kevin. You are correct in a lot of ways. Gives me some ideas on what to do with our own extra., plus.. Le' and I are waiting to see what you do with the old building we sold you.

[@Imohlaapohko]

I love this! The Universe really tested me August 2018 on this issue. I thought I wanted two expensive cars a 5 bedroom home (keep in mind my children are in their twenties) and all of this money in the bank . Well again, I was tested and discovered what I really wanted to be happy. To be my true authentic higher self was a tiny home, a truck to pull it with and money in the bank for the upkeep. Also, most importantly money to help build wells and safe houses for young girls forced to be married at young ages. I find it crazy that there are so many negative comments! My question to you is? WTH are you doing to make a difference? This man clearly stated he does not have all of the answers. He IS trying! It is clear those comments are coming from haters because you do not want to let go of greed! You can have what you want I am not judging. But, do not try to hate on someone else who is trying to make the world a better place for all of us.

[@camez2345]

"I find it crazy that there are so many negative comments! My question to you is? WTH are you doing to make a difference? " yEEEESSSSSS. I'll be honest: for the first couple of minutes, I thought the speaker was a little too "confident" as well. But as I continued to watch and give him the benefit of the doubt, I saw that my quickie judgment was about ME, not him. There's a TED talk by Dan Pallotta called, “The way we think about charity is dead wrong.” One of the ideas he covers is how we're all somehow ok with the head of a bank or of a gym shoe or tech company making 500k, 700k, a million or more a year, but when we find out that the CEO of a charitable organization or nonprofit makes $200,000, we're like, "WHAAAT?" and we think the person is corrupt. It kind of reminded me of this situation, where people seem to be saying that this speaker isn't allowed to be proud of himself and he isn't allowed to be imperfect, so he should just pack it in because he's clearly a total fraud. Uuugh. Humans. Anyway, congrats on your decisions! Good good luck with Part 2 of your life, my friend!

[@stevejordan7161]

Well said, Crenshaw.. Love your passion!

[@monicacollins8289]

Crenshaw65, I love what you did! You embody "enough".❤

[@badams3489]

It is important to note the difference between greed and rational self interest. Also, you are confusing vanity for greed. Philanthropy is paramount but dont forget that there are still billions of people who would literally kill you to take what you have. the world isnt as warm and fuzzy as Portland liberals like to make it seem. Check out Ayn Rand, she has very solid arguments for why everyone should only do whats best for themselves (and dont immediately disregard the idea actually go check out her arguments).

[@patriciaoffer9585]

Crenshaw65 A reply's welcome and of course optional, and feel free to say, "Back off." It'll also be important to change the child brides' husbands. They must see the TED talk "Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shutdown World".

[@smallstudiodesign]

This proves how amazing true forward thinking entrepreneurship is in the USA - it didn’t go away - it’s just the empty blow hards are louder & more visible with their dehumanizing outdated rhetoric of indentured enslavement. Meanwhile, this guy sees how true successes about uplifting everyone else in his circle & community up together. His approach is the true path of how to make a greater, freer more equitable United States of America 🇺🇸💕.

[@ploddingonC3H6]

You are the future we all need Kevin, well done.

[@AngTheCanadianPilot]

I had ENOUGH and moved into an RV and traveled 🧳 - rather than working my husband and I working on a foundation for people that don’t have enough.

[@LiborSupcik]

any good diy rv bluepapers>?

[@leecorbett3032]

Great speech, and you seem like u are for the cause, but change takes more than a TED Talk. In our capitalism society where wealth trumps your great intentions, you still do not have the capital nor power to change lives. They look at you as a misnomer.. for you to enact any effective change, you need billions. Help whom you can and that's commendable. Never stop, but nothing will change.

[@lloydfrancis9149]

A Jewish King once told me and keeps reminding me "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? The Jewish King introduced me to the Father that feeds the Birds and also explains to be Content, grateful and that he will take care of my Family

[@billtomoff1039]

Must watch! Thank you Kevin, for this thought provoking presentation. Thrilled that April Rinne referenced this in her book Flux!

[@janiceg7661]

I’ve been asking myself how much is enough. I started in Feb with a garage sale getting rid of what I don’t use, then donated, gave to family and friends. The funny thing, i started getting gifts more coming in, law of circulation. But last week I gave away a yonana banana ice cream maker I hadn’t used in forever, and my family I gave it too is using it daily! I’m being more conscious in my consumption, limiting amazon purchases. I’m much happier.

[@greggutierrez6997]

Thank you.

[@david_oliveira71]

This is a truly isnpiring story "How much is enough", thanks so much for sharing this one! "The less you have, the happier you'll be"

[@badams3489]

David... Happiness lies within your attitude, not with what you have. Material things wont change who you are, only you can change who you are

[@dustywilson5461]

I bet you'd say that same quote in the midst of committing an armed robbery, wouldn't you...

[@jeanettenaumiec7784]

David Oliveira If you don’t have a roof over your head , food in your belly , a place to shower and a safe place to sleep it’s hard to be happy.

[@KraKra-Ah]

Very very inspiring. Thank you. This is what people should ask themselves: How much is enough? Especially the rich. You will feel more happy and joy when you can help other people with your money. Instead of buying another sports car or bigger house. When you have enough you can really do some good in the world. And this especially what I ask of christians. A rich christian is rich in his/her heart and not the bank or flauting your wealth. You would be this guy: Kevin Cavenaugh. This what churches should add to their sermons. I am a lucky guy. Not making a lot of money. Enough for me. I can support my family and help my parents in-law overseas. Jesus in my heart makes life fun, loving and easy. And now I will start for a company who seems to understand as well how important people are. There is no boss. A HOLACRATIC company. We all do it together. There are only roles in the company. Can't wait to start!

[@ninak8506]

Ilove this idea. It's mostly contentment with what you have and setting aside that ravaging desire for more, better. I've learned contentment. But I like his ideas of leveling the gender wage gap & equality.

[@timetocook722]

Without the working man, the thinking man has only an idea

[@tonyrainbolt9388]

How true. Someone has to run the machines.

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@digirilla6604 you completely missed the point lol and tried to provide some "illuminating" insight that was already alluded to and implied in the original comment. In other words, your comment is but a verbose repetition of the original point made. On the other hand, I am just being cranky and I need to sleep, thanks for providing your own pov tho

[@sharyemarx]

And thank you for the thoughtful talk

[@alexeifando747]

My god! The haters in the comments section show a total lack of simple critical thinking skills by concluding complete nonsense from what the speaker actually talked about and implied. This was a great talk with simple, clear, and practical methods for actually helping people significantly. Employee ownership of constructed buildings to accumulate retirement money for people who would otherwise not have any to retire on, is a good idea. The at-cost rental property for people who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets, is a good idea. The speaker is not suggesting that people give away their wealth even when they don't have enough. The opposite in fact. He's suggesting to think about the concept and consider giving if you realize that you have enough in order to help someone who does not.

[@jainthorne4136]

Exactly. I find the negative comment makers give off a distinctive odor of willful misunderstanding coupled with a basic lack of compassion. Judging by their comments I doubt anyone ever says to them "Oh, I'm so glad to see you! I've missed you so much."

[@craftycub]

Need so much of this to turn things around. Amazing presentation! Great job!

[@ashjac0009]

I can't believe they were forced out of their beautiful home to a warehouse. At least they had everything a house normally has. Electricity, water, and a thermostat. That is enough. May the lord give Kevin Cavenaugh and his family strength.

[@MarcyJ2F]

That New Orleans story was amazing!! Much respect to her!!

[@drewwhitney2593]

This is a great video to show someone who supports capitalism to open up their mind a bit toward socialism

[@Iknowmorethanuknow]

Just to add to my other comment. It really makes me laugh when I hear people who are rich say, "so I bought this piece and land and gave it to the homeless, I give my employees percentages of the buildings I own, all the while never acknowledging that the reason you have all of this to give away is because of, you guessed it.... Capitalism!

[@dondressel4802]

And how much write off do you think he gets by doing this

[@PoodleParti]

Maybe he doesn't think there's anything wrong with capitalism.

[@SousChef77]

Yeah, he had me until he said to pay your receptionist the same as you pay a manager. Lot's of difference between those 2 jobs. Also, if all someone has skills for is a receptionist, it is cruel to pay them more than they can make elsewhere. Everyone can't pay all jobs the same, our economy will collapse. This dude can try, but it won't last long. (Full disclosure - we pay our employees 4 - 1...half of what it was in 1957, which was 8-1.)

[@timr7067]

Correct. Socialism is what happens when people “make it” and realise they’re not any happier, and then rather than working on themselves, they attempt to change everyone else

[@peepinyowindow4517]

Jesse Lamberger pfft oh shut up

[@smellypunks]

Better you treat your worker the stronger your business will be.

[@susancorgi]

What a simple and clear presentation/ TED talk! very entertaining too. What a generous boss. I would love to work for you. Thank you

[@charlesmunson3232]

Good for you! I hope you feel much better about yourself now. You know, not all greed is monetary. Some people are greedy in the need to feel good about themselves... it's also been known through the ages as "Holier than thou."

[@kenmarriott5772]

With today’s technology any effort is magnified exponentially. Your value is the amount of people you serve and how much service you provide. Why would you want it otherwise?

[@shaunamcvay4944]

Kevin, your thinking is wonderful, I had something similar in mind if I ever come into the money to do it. I was in an abusive relationship for 11 years, we were off and on all the 11 years and I got so tired of having to live with family members with my four kids when I needed a place that I finally bought a travel trailer for $700. I would let my girls sleep with me in the front on a futon and my 2 boys in the back bedroom, it was hard at times because it was an older travel trailer and water heater went out so I used 2 big tamale pots to heat water on the stove and sometimes I didn't have time so we would have to take cold showers. I have always worked hard and struggled but now my two older kids have graduated and my third one graduates this year, I have had more than enough because though I don't have everything I'm grateful for everything I have and I hope one day to give someone else enough that had to put up with an abusive relationship or someone trying to get back on their feet so thank you and God Bless you for what you are doing.

[@dustywilson5461]

Who is of any authority to decide what is enough for another ? Greed is wanting someone else's earnings; greed is not wanting to keep all of your own earnings.

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

Loved so much of this, out of the box thinking, It is doable, capitalism and socialism at the same time. It's the best and only way. Food for thought: The $290 a month is a start it's better than the street but is that the level to measure against, NO. Having to share a bath, a kitchen,. Not a solution. Also most people don't live alone. How much would it be to add the bathroom and a function space to cook in each space that's a better place to start. Room for 2 is enough.

[@misssicily100]

God bless you

[@jenniferrivers4892]

Thank you for being the change.

[@victoriazagliada4875]

housing law definitely must be regulated. It is very easy to become homeless in USA

[@LiborSupcik]

Especially if you insist on living somewhere

[@andreasrnning2339]

What if there was less regulations so people can do more and have less to search to the government for everything they want to have done. The places with least amount of space have most amount of regulations. That's easy to see in Europe too.

[@jodrew1845]

A very healthy outlook of the materialistic sentiment we've convinced ourselves should be the gold standard of our lifestyles.

[@JakeRichardsong]

One of the most useful TED talks.

[@patrickjaursch828]

This was such an awesome story and truth to listen to.

[@metamorph20]

Hi Kevin, Miss you. I like the World you create.

[@darkprince1988fm]

I loved the quote and the presentation as well. Deeep

[@cam1wilson]

the fact that he didn't end with "now that's enough from me" could be the greatest travesty of our time

[@leeiloilocity9705]

wonderful talk.

[@lloydfrancis9149]

Whether you know it or not sir you are doing Gods work helping the Homeless

[@lorenl9262]

Love this guy and his ideals!!!

[@rudycarb]

Inspirational 💕 💗

[@joylopez2735]

Awesome! I watched my boyfriend/husband hired at companies for years and NOT get paid his worth. Over a dozen patents in 11-years-' receive tolken compensation for his very marketable intellectual property.

[@precisiont5188]

When a company makes more money the company has more money to hire employees, keep the company going in hard times, etc. I don't see it as greed, I see it more as doing a good job.

[@NathanielDowell]

But the CEO wage gap that he spoke of indicates that companies tend to funnel the money into upper level paychecks rather than hire employees or increase wages for everyone. The point is to consider what is "enough". Do you, as a CEO, need $4 million a year, or might you be just as happy (or more so) with $500,000, while splitting the rest among your employees, or hiring more people, or doing something else positive for the community? "Enough" doesn't mean don't make money. It means pay attention to what you need, rather than always striving for more. A greedy person or organization will never have "enough".

[@honestlyna]

Enough reminds me of the movie, "The Platform" where if each level took just enough food for themselves, there would be enough food for ALL the levels, instead of the haves and have nots and the have nots resort to horrible things in order to survive. This is where we are and we need more people to ask themselves "what is enough?"

[@arunshankars8398]

I will definitely watch the movie.

[@soonny002]

Enough is the 'thing(s)' that remains after you feel like you have lost everything. Enough is what's truly important to you that nobody can take, unless you decide to give away. Here's the catch: Everybody has a different 'enough' because we are all different. What is 'enough' to one person might seem like 'greed' to another and vice versa. So don't be surprised to discover what is 'enough' for you turns out to still be quite greedy in the eyes of many. Although I agree with the Indonesian poet, that 'greed is a little bit more than enough', I ask, 'says who?'

[@gsd8003]

@circe, I agree with Toba Beta too. I think everyone is on their own journey, and at times our perceptions of the world and comparisons stop us from self- searching what is enough. Think a great place to start is of gratitude for what we have rather than what we seek. At times when I seek for something, I find it but then I am more lost. What do you think is your enough?

[@Bluehellcat1]

I got inspired !!! Energy of colors painting . Portland

[@Winspur1982]

As a Reed College grad, I'm so happy to see someone doing something good about Portland's homelessness problem. A Unitarian pastor in my town uses the refrain "We have enough; we are enough" regularly in services. When I heard that for the first time it was amazingly affirming. Collectively, after all, we do have enough. Some people can't stop working because they feel fundamentally inadequate and think that at least they can get validation for being productive worker bees. Tragically, these people often belong to marginalized groups and money alone doesn't put them on an equal footing with others. This is where the capitalism vs. socialism debate often fails to capture the lived realities of actual people. I'm really looking forward to having Kamala Harris as my VPOTUS, simply because it's time for a daughter of two immigrants of color to be in government at the highest level. I voted for Bernie in this year's primary but I'm coming to think that we Americans have to get our f***ed-up notions about gender and ethnic hierarchies sorted out before we can really start to progress again.

[@deborajh0917]

Yes!!! You are awesome!!! Amazing!!

[@Tortise02]

The only thing not to like is that some people gave this a thumbs down.

[@gheevarmathew3968]

Great, a lot of big business needs to think like you. You are very good person.

[@peacefeathers9282]

I thank & totally appreciate all your efforts so far💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏at the same time please also inspire the world with eco friendly building materials, so that all architect's, builders can stop creating cement useless structures..which are not environment friendly...🙏

[@art11000]

You are absolutely a hero!

[@yerkoignacioo]

Muchos aplausos y poco charla

[@ANGEL272559]

you are as happy as you allow yourself to be.

[@AshDemonYoung]

I see people here don't know the difference between Socialism and Communism.

[@cerebralcaustic]

what's the difference? enlighten us, please.

[@nickt6627]

Enough already! Thank you Comrade Kevin.

[@9ballpool562]

He's from Portlandia, what did you expect?

[@kevint2878]

I stumbled onto this TED Talk accidentally, but I just fell in love with this man.

[@lordquastheonly]

May not like his opinion on economics i out right disagree with him but I respect him for living by his principles.

[@coelhocointech9841]

We need more women construction workers, lineman, labors, plumbers, roofers, oilers, builders

[@demamat]

It was like a keynote from Apple, a great talk and people applausing, but this guy helps others making more money instead of spending it ❤😎

[@garydurham4287]

I’ve heard enough.

[@saimoncole]

Great stories and sentiments, etc. I wonder whether wages would best be calculated according to the worker's asset base? Workers would have to be honest and transparent.

[@medfreak]

I m enlightened by this idea 👏opened a whole new prospective toward life👏

[@drbenirusani]

He turned his talk into An Apple's event. Amazing.

[@johannavicente6769]

excellent enough

[@C.BlackBeard]

suddenly i don’t feel like not paying women as much as men. changed my life.

[@thepenthouse1507]

😂 If they don't work 40 hours a week, don't negotiate properly and don't have the same education 😂 too bad

[@carlosenriquecastellanoizq7724]

Yes there is answer to that question: Brain in males is bigger Muscles in males are bigger Hormonal imbalances on males are on average smaller Males don’t get pregnant so you don’t have to give them months and months off Males are normally more competitive and obsessive for success Males are willing to take the worst jobs Males are usually more aggressive more confrontational more face and resolve Males are also in general willing to sacrifice more for the end goal So yes there is an answer

[@kat9587]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE! To the negative comments below, I can't believe how harsh reality has made so many people so cynical.

[@dewaldbooysen5282]

You chose the right word there. Reality. The world does not work that way.

[@simaroyaich-kf2vu]

We are sidelined by enough though everytime we are barricaded by enough👍

[@mickeykindley9885]

I constantly wish I had more to help more I wish the wealthy would reach out more there are so many who need it

[@mdcummins62]

I really like this guy. How can you not? But I'm not sure his business structure will work long term. Interesting experiment.

[@steveedwards4886]

I applaud the good intentions of opening cheap rooms in New York to get the homeless off the street, but applying the profit motive to these (as Friedman teaches) would encourage one to lower operational costs of these buildings or provide for upcharges. Both would increase profit margins and thus encourage more investors to replicate this type of housing, in turn providing competitive price pressure to lower costs further. Which helps more people. I'll state it clearly: it is the profit motive that provides for better value. Prices are an indicator that resources are being used efficiently. Profits draw in competition which ensures optimization. It's more likely in today's non-capitalistic society that a government will come in and mandate a minimum room quality or new building codes, which is frequently done deliberately to push low-income housing like this out of certain neighborhoods. This is essentially the "enough" argument with a monopoly of force behind it; ie we've had "enough" poverty so we'll force higher living standards. Large building managers push for these things because they know the small guys cannot afford the renovations and will be forced to sell, decreasing competition. This is what socialism (or crony-capitalism) looks like in modern America. Saying "enough" means stopping the optimization process inherent to capitalism. It's quitting. I simply don't understand why one would say that a product (housing, in this example) is good enough or that prices are low enough and there's no longer a point to improving. Maybe that's the mind of a socialist? The term socialism is being mis-used by the presenter, but it's true that socialism can voluntarily exist within a capitalistic society. That's what the presenter (kind of) did. The reverse is not true and is why socialism as widespread policy can be so destructive. Lastly, any conversation about a wealth inequality gap that does NOT revolve around the Federal Reserve is being disingenuous. The inequality gap ballooned as soon as the country abandoned the gold standard in the early 70's. If Friedman's work was REALLY taught to kids these days, then why didn't the presenter understand even the simplest applications of Friedman's work? Saying "enough" isn't a counter-argument to Friedman. I've never been so disappointed in a TED talk.

[@dylanbepis570]

What happens in reality is the property owners leave apartments empty to create artificial scarcity so they can charge more

[@icedirt9658]

Profit motive. Another way of saying you can’t help people unless you are exploiting them, and the more you make off of them (the more you exploit then) the better.

[@1StefenM]

This guy is pretty proud of himself

[@joshnavez8345]

Wage gap has been disproven so many times. Men just simply work more hours work more dangerous jobs which tend to pay more.women are completely free to work those jobs too

[@markm7101]

Someone said one of the best thing you can do for the poor is not become one of them

[@LiborSupcik]

Finally a talk that touches the grim reality and its hidden causes. I wish I knew what is the stability conditions of enough (70k per year_) people mostly do not live NOW.