It Can’t Just Be For Money
August 31, 2007
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Do you want to make a lot of money in business? Do you want to make a lot of money fast - maybe become a millionaire overnight? Do your goals include fast cars, mansions and luxury yachts?
If so you need to stop right now and listen.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to make a lot of money, but you have a slim chance of getting there if making money is your only goal.
Think back to 10 years ago. Do you earn more money now? Do you have a better car, and a bigger house?
Are you happier?
If you’re like most people, the novelty of the newer car will have worn off within a couple of months, you’ll have spent your extra earnings on stuff, and your big house will feel smaller because you’ll have filled it with all that stuff. But did all that stuff really make you happy?
Chances are it didn’t, or you wouldn’t be thinking of starting a business and making a lot of money now.
If you don’t change your goals, the probability is high that one of two things will happen. You’ll increase your earnings to a point where you feel comfortable and you won’t bother trying any harder. Or you’ll continue your endless quest to earn more money, only to discover that it hasn’t made you happy.
You need bigger goals. And make sure they’re not all financial.
Do you want to change something in the world? Is there an injustice you would like to see an end to? Is there a cause you would like to help? Would you get a lot of satisfaction through helping to improve other peoples lives?
No matter how big and impossible that change, or improvement seems - make it your biggest goal and work towards it.
Oprah Winfrey has had a great deal of success, but one thing has given her more satisfaction than anything else she has achieved. She has spent the last five years, and more than $50 million building an academy for young girls in Africa.
Bill and Melinda Gates have put billions into a charitable trust which benefits global health and education.
Annie Wignall founded Care Bags For Kids at the age of 11. The bags are filled with useful and fun things for kids and distributed to 100 children in need around the world each month. The charity is ran completely by volunteers, so every single penny raised goes to children in need. You can learn more about Care Bags For Kids here.
These might seem huge achievements, but if you’re capable of building a successful business you can do anything.
So are you still dreaming about making lots of money, or are you planning how you’re going to change the world?
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I agree, and in the end, if your purpose is all about money, you will not be able to value to your customers or vision to your employees.
I like this post and your mentality. It everyone though like you, the world was much better and our life easier.
And thank you for your kinds words Sandossu, and I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
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