Greedy..

I’d like to think I am not primarily driven by greed

But when greed becomes a way for me to succeed

In ways that matter to me, greed feels justified

My greed manifests itself in ways dignified

As I become more efficient and more productive

Greed motivates me to take, it motivates me to give

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A capitalistic society has its underpinnings in greed

Greed guides capital, talent and energy to society’s needs

Because that is where the money lies

That is where resources are galvanized

Greed drives competition, and competition in turn innovation drives

Innovation leads to progress, and the entire community thrives

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At a personal level, greed still seems to be

Something that should not be the driving force for me

I should call it ambition, though it is the same

Nevertheless ambition is a better name

For the desire to achieve more and more

Whether I am ambitious or greedy, I am unsure..