I don't know Schmitt's background but that strikes me as envy of his neighbors and perhaps he should get a motor implanted into his heart if he wants to make more money cause he sounds like a very lethargic, unergetic guy.    From Wordnik.com.  [It's me and Mark Schmitt...] Reference

I felt listless and unergetic.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Happiness Project] Reference