The decline of society based on the greed of wealth

## The Profit Squeeze:

When Good Ideas Turn Greedy

Let’s talk money, honey. But not the sexy kind, splashed across financial news channels, Community newspapers, virtual news or even People magazine.

Today, we’re stucm in the murky pool of profits and purpose.

We all like fairy tales:

A good idea blossoms into a business that solves problems, creates jobs, and maybe even throws a killer product launch party.

But somewhere along the yellow brick road, things can take a turn for the worse.

Enter the profit motive. It’s the fuel that keeps the engine of capitalism chugging along. But when profit becomes the sole passenger, we end with mush and situations when good ideas get squeezed into greedy machines.

Think about it. Healthcare, a system designed to keep us healthy, is now battling insurance companies more interested in spreadsheets than stitches. Education, the supposed equalizer, has morphed into competition where family taxes or student loans act as a lifelong ball and chain.

This profit obsession isn’t just bad for our wallets, it chips away at the very fabric of society. It widens the income gap faster than you can say “late-stage capitalism,”.

Leaving 99% behind in their dust.

But, fear not, fellow changemakers!

We’re not powerless. Here are some ways to fight back against the profit squeeze:

* **Support Social Enterprises:** Businesses that prioritize social good alongside profit can be a force for positive change.

* **Demand Transparency:** Ask questions about where your money goes. Support companies that are open about their practices.

* **Rethink Success:** Let’s redefine what “winning” means. It’s not just about the bottom line, but about the impact a business has on its employees, community, familoea, villages and the environment.

* **Get Political:** Advocate for policies that promote economic fairness and social responsibility.

Remember, the free market is supposed to be a two-way street. We, the consumers, have the power to steer it in the right direction.

Let’s not let good ideas get choked by greed. Let’s turn them into forces for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Now, go forth and be the change agent you wish to be. Remember you live in a world where { with a healthy dose of skepticism towards } “revolutionary” products or services benefit, in the first instance, the customer we seek to serve with a product or service.