I just want to get an idea, I'm sure you all were asked this same question at some point. Along with your number 1 priority, I'd like to get a rank of your top 5 in your responses, and if you want, an explanation why (brief or long, doesn't matter to me).
Some notes: First, interpret philosophical beliefs as you wish... for many I'm sure it would be religion, for agnostics and atheists it's probably morals/philosophies/politics, whichever is more important. For example, I'm an agnostic and I adhere to some philosophical beliefs borrowed from some eastern philosophy, western writers, and my own ideas. And possibly it would be politics for PIX, because I know that's important to him (I won't presume it's MOST important). Maybe even patriotism or advancement of fellow man. Be creative if you want:D
You may also think career/money are almost the same, but I don't mean like career income. I mean like how important your work is to you, how much you'd like to advance it, or how much you'd like to maintain it. Many doctors/researchers would make career a high priority. By money I simply mean how important money is to you, and that could involve how much income you get with a job.
One more note, for friends, these can be platonic or significant others. I believe a spouse/significant other can be the ultimate friend... so maybe "girl/boyfriend or wife/husband" can be replaced with friends, but I see it as a large group. For me, it's my girlfriend and close friends, not so much acquaintances, but for many it could be everyone they associate with.
As for the rank of my priorities, they are in the same order as I put the poll. I do put friends ahead of family only because I am extremely close with my close friends, and I'd easily sacrifice myself for them without much thought. I'd probably do the same for my family, but I am simply not close with many of them, and it's not a particularly large family (many have huge families and attending reunions and parties and birthdays are very important). My philosophical beliefs are very important to me, I think it's important to understand purpose and have morals.
Career and money are both huge for me, but I can't put them ahead of the other 3. Career is important for me because as many know I am in college and aspiring to get a post-graduate degree, hopefully a doctorate, some day, and I want to do important work (PM/IM/email me if you're curious about this). Money is important to me because I believe in the capitalist system (although it needs modifications) as part of human nature, and I know this means money to make one comfortable. I'd also like my family to live in a comfortable environment, ie if I have children some day. That's life.
Go forth!
Some notes: First, interpret philosophical beliefs as you wish... for many I'm sure it would be religion, for agnostics and atheists it's probably morals/philosophies/politics, whichever is more important. For example, I'm an agnostic and I adhere to some philosophical beliefs borrowed from some eastern philosophy, western writers, and my own ideas. And possibly it would be politics for PIX, because I know that's important to him (I won't presume it's MOST important). Maybe even patriotism or advancement of fellow man. Be creative if you want:D
You may also think career/money are almost the same, but I don't mean like career income. I mean like how important your work is to you, how much you'd like to advance it, or how much you'd like to maintain it. Many doctors/researchers would make career a high priority. By money I simply mean how important money is to you, and that could involve how much income you get with a job.
One more note, for friends, these can be platonic or significant others. I believe a spouse/significant other can be the ultimate friend... so maybe "girl/boyfriend or wife/husband" can be replaced with friends, but I see it as a large group. For me, it's my girlfriend and close friends, not so much acquaintances, but for many it could be everyone they associate with.
As for the rank of my priorities, they are in the same order as I put the poll. I do put friends ahead of family only because I am extremely close with my close friends, and I'd easily sacrifice myself for them without much thought. I'd probably do the same for my family, but I am simply not close with many of them, and it's not a particularly large family (many have huge families and attending reunions and parties and birthdays are very important). My philosophical beliefs are very important to me, I think it's important to understand purpose and have morals.
Career and money are both huge for me, but I can't put them ahead of the other 3. Career is important for me because as many know I am in college and aspiring to get a post-graduate degree, hopefully a doctorate, some day, and I want to do important work (PM/IM/email me if you're curious about this). Money is important to me because I believe in the capitalist system (although it needs modifications) as part of human nature, and I know this means money to make one comfortable. I'd also like my family to live in a comfortable environment, ie if I have children some day. That's life.
Go forth!