money management Archives

I haven’t dedicated much space here on the subject of money. The deal on money for me is pretty straightforward:

Give 10%, Invest 10% and live on the remaining 80%
Don’t chase money

Number one is a guideline and number two is a non-negotiable.

The deal on money is also about the crazy stuff people will do to get it. And by the way, it applies to the poor and the rich. Equal opportunity stuff in every shape and form. For example, some pro athletes make multi-millions over a short period of time and many will end up broke a few years after retirement. All that chasing for what? Crazy.

Focus on creating great art and work. Money always follows that, sometimes in a wierd way, but eventually it will. Good financial wellbeing is found here.

With all due respect to the Occupy Wall Streetcrowd, you don't want what the one-percent have. Our country is so fixated on material wealth. Ironic, since it's that same type of wealth responsible for our ills (at least the majority). Material wealth is not the problem. Material wealth can be a good thing if you know how to manage it. Sadly, most do not. As the old saying goes, "we have seen the enemy, and the enemy is us."

If we stopped for a moment and took a look at the well-being of the one-percent, we might be shocked at what their true wealth is.

I am not advocating poverty. I don't want any family to do without. But I do want you to be wealthy beyond measure with your relationship with your family. with God, with your physical health, and more.

The one-percent are to be pitied, not envied.

Tag: money management

The Deal on Money

You Don’t Want What the One-Percent Have