What new choices would you make in your life if you won $20,000,000? Would you continue with your current job? Why are lottery winners always smiling?
Let me explain why money is most important to you. Safety, and that is it. It’s the second most important human need, right after breathing and going to the washroom. When you have money you can rent an apartment where you feel safe, buy food that will nourish you, and provide the same for your children you love so much. Having money to have these things will make you happier.
Earning more money than you need to feel safe WILL NOT make you happier. The research clearly has indicated that you will not be happier if you strive to be rich. Then why do it?
To help people. I believe that if we help a lot of people we will receive a lot in return, including money. If you help enough people get what they want you will get everything you want. I believe there is a sense of contribution you seek when you strive to make lots of money in your career.
My best friend trades billions of dollars for a living, earns a very good paycheck and has always told me he loves money. After 14 years in our friendship I asked him why he loved money so much. I was shocked by his answer. He told me it was because he was poor as a child and that he never wanted to feel that way again. He also said that with his savings, he planned on building a home for disadvantaged youth, also part of his past.
He wants to feel safe and contribute.
Lets however admit, that if you drive a BMW over a Honda, you will be envied more. Some belief systems believe that coveting or envying someone for their possessions is a sin. Whether you believe this or not, why do you think this is?
After reading this article you will continue to strive to make more money. May I propose to you that quite possibly, this extra money will make you happier only because it will allow you more time to spend with those you love so much.
Secret Formula to Riches: Ask not how much money you want to make. Ask for direction on what you plan to do with all that money you make.
drcareer
Posted on April 24, 2011
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