Why is it that the most greedy, decietful, materialistic, and haughty people seem to be the most successful?

Question

Socially and professionally speaking. God hates haughty eyes yet, snobbery and materialism run rampant in my city.

Answer 1

It is maddening, isn't it?  I just asked a question similar to yours.  I guess maybe it is because they possess those traits and don't have a conscience. How much do you really need? 17 bathrooms??   The largest house just because you can? 8 vehicles just because you have nothing better to do with your money???    I don't get it. These are the emptiest and vilest of human beings. Seriously, how much junk do you need? Who is really impressed by what someone else has? Isn't it none of our business??

Answer 2

Because they've learned how to get what they want.

Answer 3

Well in this world.... People who are being greedy,unkind,selfish are the ones who are being successful...

the reason is....

They donot share any happiness,money and successful ideas with anyone...

they keep their own little secret,money and happiness to themselves...

These kind of people would be successful in their BUSINESS / HAVING MUCH MONEY THEY WANT...

but they are a BIG LOSERS in life.... they have got no people who care for them...so personally if u look into their life, they would be the one whos relationship with their family is very bad and they would be the one who would  have lots of family problems in life...

so in my opinion being happy is more gifted than having a lot of money but not happy in their life...

Hope i answered correctly to your question... If not, iam sorry...

Have a good day then! :)

Answer 4

because they dont care about the people they wrong to get to the top.

Answer 5

Because they're  buttholes, and s***w over anyone who can help them.

Answer 6

We live in a culture that nurtures narcissism.

Answer 7

Not always.

Answer 8

Obama, right?

Answer 9

They also seem to be the most driven people to achieve there goals . Is it fair? No but it is a fact of life sorry..............Peace

Answer 10

who cares why they're rich? it's short-lived for people like that anyways. no one wants to continue doing business while a jerk.

Answer 11

Because people that are not like that realize that happiness cannot be bought at any price. Therefore the only people that you notice as the most successful are the ones that have risen to the top while kicking the nice people in the teeth. The nice people do not rise to the top because it is not their priority in life to amass materialistic goods. The nice people are usually busy helping their families, or their community or by serving in some organization to better the world. Poor, middle class or wealthy usually it is the silent among us that are working in the background constantly doing something for the good of everyone else.