Things can go away just like that. You got to be always

When Rich Brian declared, “Things can go away just like that. You got to be always respectful and nice and positive,” he spoke not merely of fleeting fame or material wealth, but of the fragile nature of all things in this world. His words echo the wisdom of ages: that nothing under the sun is permanent, and that the treasures we hold today may slip like sand through our fingers tomorrow. Life is not a fortress of stone, but a river forever in motion, and only those who recognize its impermanence can walk its banks with grace.

The ancients knew this truth well. The Stoics of Rome, such as Marcus Aurelius, reminded themselves each dawn that fortune was fickle and life uncertain. Kings, soldiers, poets, and beggars all shared the same fate: their possessions, their honors, their very breath, could vanish in an instant. This is why Aurelius counseled humility and kindness — for power and wealth may fall away, but the manner in which one treats others endures. In Rich Brian’s words, we hear the same refrain: be respectful, be nice, be positive, for these virtues remain even when fortune abandons you.

History offers vivid proof. In the great city of Pompeii, men and women awoke one morning to a life of prosperity, unaware that Mount Vesuvius would soon bury their world in ash. In a single day, wealth, status, and power were stripped away, leaving behind only frozen shadows of ordinary human beings. Those who had lived with kindness left behind memories cherished by loved ones; those who lived only for themselves left nothing but dust. The catastrophe showed how swiftly things can go away, and how vital it is to live every day as though it might be the last.

The heart of this teaching is not despair but gratitude. Knowing that life is fragile should not make us bitter — it should awaken us. Every sunrise becomes a gift, every friendship a treasure, every moment a chance to sow goodness. When Rich Brian calls us to be positive, he is urging us to choose joy even in uncertainty. When he calls us to be respectful and nice, he is reminding us that the impression we leave on others may outlive everything else we possess.

This teaching also carries a warning: arrogance and cruelty are foolish companions, for they vanish with the same swiftness as fortune itself. The empires of tyrants crumble, the names of the proud are forgotten, but the humble and kind live on in memory. Consider Mother Teresa, who held no riches and commanded no armies, yet her spirit of compassion endures across the world. Her legacy proves that respect, kindness, and positivity shine brighter than any crown or coin, and cannot be erased by time.

Therefore, the lesson is clear: live as though tomorrow is not promised. Cherish your relationships, speak words that heal rather than wound, and let your presence be a blessing to those around you. For when all else fades, people will remember not what you owned, but how you made them feel.

In practice, this means pausing in moments of anger to choose patience, offering respect even to those who disagree with you, and cultivating a spirit of gratitude each day. Say “thank you” often, forgive quickly, and let your words uplift. When wealth, status, or opportunity fall away, you will remain rich in the only currency that matters — the goodwill you have sown in the hearts of others.

Thus, let us hold fast to Rich Brian’s words: things can go away just like that, but the virtues of respect, kindness, and positivity endure beyond loss. Carry them as your true treasure, and you will never be poor, no matter what the shifting winds of life may take from you.