Normal Life vs Rich vs Richest Life! how it's look like?

Jeetendra khatri
Aug 15
3 min read

Updated: Aug 20

“There was a time when people had less but lived more. Now we have more, yet feel less.”

From stress to solitude: the evolving face of success.

Introduction:

A Time That Was, A Time That Is

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In 1936,

George Orwell wrote in The Road to Wigan Pier,

“The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.”

Yet here we are, in 2025, chasing a life of polished illusions—believing more money means more meaning.

This article is not about glorifying poverty or demonizing wealth. It’s a reality check. A walk through lanes of the normal, the rich, and the richest, where lifestyles may differ, but peace doesn’t always follow zeros.

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Normal Life:

The Struggle for Stability

Family joy in a cozy home, sharing smiles and simple pleasures.

A normal life today is often paycheck-to-paycheck. The “simple life” isn’t so simple anymore.

💬 “Earlier, survival was about food. Today, survival is about Wi-Fi, EMI, and mental sanity.”

What it looks like:

Caught in the grind: Balancing dreams, costs, and identity in modern life.

A young girl sits by the train window, clutching a "Family Vacation" lunchbox, evoking nostalgic memories of cherished family journeys from the 1980s.

Rich Life:

The ‘Almost There’ Lifestyle

Businesswoman stays connected while on the move.

Rich people have comfort, access, options. They don’t worry about basics—they plan growth.

But comfort isn’t peace.

🔁 A rich life is often just a richer version of normal struggles.

What it looks like:

The facade of luxury and social media personas: When brands define self-worth, time is scarce, and online life becomes more curated than reality.

"Status Anxiety" by Alain de Botton, exploring societal pressures and personal perceptions of success.

“The wealthier we become, the harder it is to separate who we are from what we own.”

Earlier, a good life was judged by values and character. Today, it’s measured in square footage and car logos.

Richest Life:

Beyond Luxury, Enter Loneliness

The richest people don’t shop—they buy companies. They don’t attend events—they host them.

Yet, many of them are victims of what author "Jim Carrey" once expressed: — Yet, many of them are victims of what author "**Jim Carrey"** once expressed:

“I wish everyone could get rich and famous and have everything they ever dreamed of, so they can see that it’s not the answer.”

What it looks like:

In a world where privacy is commodified, relationships become mere transactions, and the fear of loss grows with success, genuine connections remain invaluable.

Steve Jobs, in his final moments, admitted:

“I reached the pinnacle of success… but aside from work, I have little joy.”

Time Has Changed:

But Have We?

In Walden, 1854, Henry David Thoreau wrote: — In *Walden*, 1854, Henry David Thoreau wrote:

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”

From that to today—what have we exchanged?

Then	Now
Community dinners	Food delivery & solo screens
Diaries	Insta stories
Real conversations	Blue ticks & ghosting
Peaceful sleep	Doomscrolling till 2 AM

The Irony:

From Needs to Noise

People now buy things they don’t need, with money they don’t have, to impress people they don’t even know.

Man in a white suit and red sunglasses, smoking, walks in a dimly lit urban setting with another person blurred in the background, exuding a cool vibe. — *As Tyler Durden (Fight Club) said*:

“The things you own end up owning you.”

The world has become a theatre of lifestyles, where the front-row seats are reserved for the rich and richest—but the script is written in anxiety, pressure, and performance.