I do not believe that money brings happiness. Money can facilitate the ability to do what you love, and it can remove things you dislike from your life. Money can be a facilitator, but you need to know how to use it to better your life. Money in itself, sitting in your account, does not tangibly improve your life.
One thing that has struck me, having considered my Endgame, is that money is far less important to me than simply enjoying my life on a day to day basis. This was a huge realisation for me, as I have always been so hungry to be incredibly wealthy.
So many people work themselves into the ground so that at some point in the distant future, they will be wealthy. All those wasted days can lead to a wasted life. The last thing I would want to do is look back at 70 years of age, sitting on my pile of money, thinking “why on earth did I work so hard to get this now? I’ve wasted so many years of my life!”
Live for the moment. Enjoy each day. If you are not enjoying each day, if you are not getting out of bed with a smile on your face, find out what your Endgame is, then figure out how to achieve it. Increased wealth may or may not be involved – but is never the ultimate goal.
Photo courtesy of Andrew Magill
Hello Tom,
Grand article sir. I especially liked ‘need to know how to use it’. I’ve wasted too much money already! However I’m wiser these days.
Have a grand week.
Andrew
It is so very easy to spend money…much more difficult to make it! You have a great week too Andrew.
Love your view on money and life my friend. First time in the blog and I’m sold. I guess being yourself and telling people what you believe in is really one of the greatest way to gain trust eh Tom?
I can see this blog being successful already…keep it up man!
Hey Wilson,
Well that’s my style, and I’m glad to see you like it! 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words.
I see you are familiar with Derek Halpern’s site, having taken a look at your blog 😉 he has inspired me a great deal too.
All the best,
Tom
hahaha right…Derek is a genius for sure. We’ll have to stay in touch Tom.