
I believe money is such a taboo subject, because for so many people it’s a reminder of their hardships or limitations. Sure the subject of money may be a Debbie downer for many people, but that is no excuse to be avoiding discussions or making plans that involve it. Say this out loud “Money, Money, MONEY”, how does that make you feel? Do you get excited, uncomfortable, or have indifference when you think about money?
For some people the subject of money makes them very uncomfortable, because they may believe it to be the “root of all evil”. Others get excited over money and all the wonders it can buy them. Perhaps indifference is the most interesting, because those who feel indifference about money see money as no object. This is where you go beyond the subject of money and enter the realm of value, where money itself is just one of several means to simply use towards reaching a higher purpose.
For some people the subject of money makes them very uncomfortable, because they may believe it to be the “root of all evil”. Others get excited over money and all the wonders it can buy them. Perhaps indifference is the most interesting, because those who feel indifference about money see money as no object. This is where you go beyond the subject of money and enter the realm of value, where money itself is just one of several means to simply use towards reaching a higher purpose.
Show Me the Money
The love of money is pointless. If you find yourself sitting at home thinking “how can I make more money,” well as they say “you’re doing it wrong.” I know, because I’ve been that guy. The problem with this scenario is that you are invoking money with value, instead of a specific goal/cause/effort that the money would help accomplish. Yes, it is easy to say that more money would help you do XYZ, but unless that XYZ is going to help you become rich (in the sense of feeling/character), then you will be forever chasing money. Examples:
A) You need to make money, because you have “bills”
Put your running shoes on.
B) You want to build a shelter to save stray animals
In example B you may find that the money may come to you, instead. This A/B example illustrates the difference between a human doing rich (creating expenditure) and a human being rich (standing for something). A human doing will never feel like they have accomplished enough, more money will ultimately just mean more bills. Meanwhile, the human being has purpose (a means to an end).
Is Money the Root of All Evil?
This is quite a loaded question, but here’s how my mind analyzes the meat of this query:
1. Is it the love of money that is invoking “evil” on the beholder?
2. Is the money only enabling the “evil” character that already exists within?
3. How does the concept of this “evil” manifest?
Some people are quick to spew propaganda about others who want to make more money and actively try to come up with new ways to aid in reaching a new financial class. I really wonder about those individuals who say they “don’t care about money” and claim that they are perfectly content “where they are” (financially). I feel like those who feel uncomfortable about money have been raised to think that speaking about money or making a profit at anything they do on their own is shameful. Whether it religious beliefs or a blue collar family stigma, preaching that money is only to be earned through hard labor, there lies some vocabulary somewhere in their mind that’s leaving a bias impression on their subconscious. Money is the reason why you, your family members, friends, can have a roof overhead, food to eat, clothing, transportation, and a slew of other miscellaneous objectives and objects of desire and necessity. Why would anyone play ignorant to the importance of maintaining and developing a strong money philosophy, if the subject is known to affect so much about their life and the lives of their loved ones?
You Can Create Value Today…
Money may be taboo, but today it’s becoming a health risk not to be discussing money and personal financial development. Will you be able to rely on an employment check for the remainder of your life? Are you betting on the chance that government assistance or traditional retirement funds will be available when you need them? It may be ugly, but these are the tough questions that we need to be bringing out into the open and discussing. The focus is not about money itself (cash) as much is it’s about value. You want to focus on your personal financial development so that you can create value. You have the know-how to create work for yourself, go into business, invest for your future, provide for those you love, etc. Time is money though, so the longer we wait to have these discussions the harder it becomes to build momentum (compounding returns, earning degrees, professional promotions, etc).
…or Create Alibis Tomorrow
When it comes to personal financial development, and having conversations about money, we can either create value or create alibis. Some people will create alibis to explain why they don’t need to discuss money or develop the financial area of their lives. For instance if they say they spend most of their time at work (a job) and/or with their family, “money is the root of all evil”, or that they are a minimalist, these are all alibis. Using your family as a reason why you will not seek personal financial development seems slightly ironic to me. I don’t want to judge, but my family is the reason why I seek personal financial development and a healthy philosophy on money (for reasons aforementioned and more). This doesn’t mean I am unable to make time for them, either. I have no idea where some people get the notion that it needs to be either one or the other. There’s just too many proverbial “what ifs” to not hold yourself accountable to at least be active in your own financial development, that would aid the ones you love, if not yourself or the community you are living in.
The love of money is pointless. If you find yourself sitting at home thinking “how can I make more money,” well as they say “you’re doing it wrong.” I know, because I’ve been that guy. The problem with this scenario is that you are invoking money with value, instead of a specific goal/cause/effort that the money would help accomplish. Yes, it is easy to say that more money would help you do XYZ, but unless that XYZ is going to help you become rich (in the sense of feeling/character), then you will be forever chasing money. Examples:
A) You need to make money, because you have “bills”
Put your running shoes on.
B) You want to build a shelter to save stray animals
In example B you may find that the money may come to you, instead. This A/B example illustrates the difference between a human doing rich (creating expenditure) and a human being rich (standing for something). A human doing will never feel like they have accomplished enough, more money will ultimately just mean more bills. Meanwhile, the human being has purpose (a means to an end).
Is Money the Root of All Evil?
This is quite a loaded question, but here’s how my mind analyzes the meat of this query:
1. Is it the love of money that is invoking “evil” on the beholder?
2. Is the money only enabling the “evil” character that already exists within?
3. How does the concept of this “evil” manifest?
Some people are quick to spew propaganda about others who want to make more money and actively try to come up with new ways to aid in reaching a new financial class. I really wonder about those individuals who say they “don’t care about money” and claim that they are perfectly content “where they are” (financially). I feel like those who feel uncomfortable about money have been raised to think that speaking about money or making a profit at anything they do on their own is shameful. Whether it religious beliefs or a blue collar family stigma, preaching that money is only to be earned through hard labor, there lies some vocabulary somewhere in their mind that’s leaving a bias impression on their subconscious. Money is the reason why you, your family members, friends, can have a roof overhead, food to eat, clothing, transportation, and a slew of other miscellaneous objectives and objects of desire and necessity. Why would anyone play ignorant to the importance of maintaining and developing a strong money philosophy, if the subject is known to affect so much about their life and the lives of their loved ones?
You Can Create Value Today…
Money may be taboo, but today it’s becoming a health risk not to be discussing money and personal financial development. Will you be able to rely on an employment check for the remainder of your life? Are you betting on the chance that government assistance or traditional retirement funds will be available when you need them? It may be ugly, but these are the tough questions that we need to be bringing out into the open and discussing. The focus is not about money itself (cash) as much is it’s about value. You want to focus on your personal financial development so that you can create value. You have the know-how to create work for yourself, go into business, invest for your future, provide for those you love, etc. Time is money though, so the longer we wait to have these discussions the harder it becomes to build momentum (compounding returns, earning degrees, professional promotions, etc).
…or Create Alibis Tomorrow
When it comes to personal financial development, and having conversations about money, we can either create value or create alibis. Some people will create alibis to explain why they don’t need to discuss money or develop the financial area of their lives. For instance if they say they spend most of their time at work (a job) and/or with their family, “money is the root of all evil”, or that they are a minimalist, these are all alibis. Using your family as a reason why you will not seek personal financial development seems slightly ironic to me. I don’t want to judge, but my family is the reason why I seek personal financial development and a healthy philosophy on money (for reasons aforementioned and more). This doesn’t mean I am unable to make time for them, either. I have no idea where some people get the notion that it needs to be either one or the other. There’s just too many proverbial “what ifs” to not hold yourself accountable to at least be active in your own financial development, that would aid the ones you love, if not yourself or the community you are living in.