Mindful Millionaire Gifts

'Thanks for the meaning of life, but I'll still need money.'

'Frankly, I don't see a problem. By its very nature inherited wealth entitles you to be second-rate.'

"I've finally found a therapist who understands options."

“It's $195 million. Now, I know what you're thinking: 'OK, what's the catch?'”

"I'm trying to achieve total harmony of body, mind and cashflow."

'It was at this point that the executive group began its hatha flow retreats.'

"I feel I'm doing fine. My sense of net worth is way up this quarter."

"Maybe this isn't the right heartless monolithic corporation for you."

'I'm finally at one with the universe...but apparently that doesn't include the DOW.'

"Stocks edged lower on the news there's more to life than the accumulation of material things..."

"To mediate properly, you need a mantra. How about 'Ka-Ching'?"

Financial Eyesight

"I have this relationship with money, it's complicated."

Still looking for your inner-grown-up, Harold?

'It's sobering to realize that I'm just a couple of thousand paychecks away from poverty.'

'Do you mind if I take the rest of my session to get your input on investor psychology?'

'I can feel it, Henderson - Someone out there is up to no good.'

'Nobody understands you. . . do you blame them?'

"He's very well off. He's got all the quantities I admire."

"I'm hoping to sell my startup - a chain of fast-food meditation centers - to Google for seven figures."

"The last thing I remember was asking my broker if all money had been in risk-free bonds."

Pollution and money

"Guys, I can't afford to be laid off."

'Sell during a boom; buy during a bust - that sounds more like Warren Buffett instead of Buddha.'

"This morning, I looked into the mirror and said to myself, 'Bruce, you're a billionaire. It's time to stop horsing around and enjoy life a little.' "

"I guess I want what everyone wants - a billion dollars for being a jerk."

"And remember, son, perception isn't reality - money is."

'That makes 3 years in a row they've paid you $20 million. Why can't you seem to get a raise?'

'You can rest assured that our 'diet conscience' fund invests only in low-fat, low cholesterol food companies.'

'I like green tea. It's the color of money.'

"I'd like to pick your brain. Clearly, the one you picked isn't working."

'In my years of meditation, I've concluded that being a prophet without profit is not the path to nirvana.'

"The big money is in development? Now you tell me?"

"Those little voices in your head, Mr. Dunlevy. . . are they passing on any insider trading tips?"

"I'm working harder than I ever have, but all I get out of it is larger and larger paychecks."