It is an old story, but it bears retelling. A young stockbroker was opening his car when a large truck rumbled by. Before he realized what was happening the truck ripped the door right off. “My Lexus,” he screamed, “my beautiful new Lexus.” A policeman who came on the scene chided the young stockbroker on being so wrapped up in material things. “Forget about your Lexus,” said the policeman, “can’t you see that the truck ripped off your left arm?” The stockbroker looked down and screamed, “My Rolex, My beautiful Rolex!”

An Air Force Colonel was in charge of a B-29 bomber that was hit over Tokyo in World War II. The plane was a thousand miles from its base. So, the colonel had the crew start throwing out everything which was not essential, including ammunition and armor. The aircraft made i…