I have a BMW. But only because BMW stands for Bob Marley and The Wailers, and not because I need an expensive car.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marley jokes about owning a BMW because the letters match his band, not because he needs a luxury car.
- In plain terms
- He has the car because of a name joke, not status.
- What can you take from it?
- Find humor in material things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view luxury items?
- Does the reason for ownership matter?
Another view
Owning a luxury car still signals wealth regardless of the reason.
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