Hey guys ! Are we back or what? I mean 6 months? That was more than a break , hmm, perhaps a vacation?
Guys ! I’ve missed you , I’ve missed writing ; the joy of expressing myself and sharing lessons is really one I cherish .
Before we move on though , I’d like to humbly say , ” I’m sorry.”
Right , let’s dive into an outpouring that’s never before been experienced , shall we ?
Over the period I was gone , I learnt a lot , let me fill you in a little. I learnt about love🌚, wait wait wait , don’t think too far , haha, I’d probably give you the full gist very soon , I learnt about dying to self , I learnt about the power of knowledge , wisdom and understanding , hmm , how about obsession, bet you didn’t see that coming, did you ? And many more ! So , stay glued to this blog !
Well today , I really just want to motivate someone out there, in the area of finances ! Yes , finally I’m diving into this. Perhaps for a few weeks we’d look into it, i mean we need to talk about money issues . Gosh ! It’s really hard sometimes you know ?
Where do we begin from though ? Let’s rewind a little and not rush into this , let’s start from the root , yeah ?
Why do you want to make money ? I mean , why is money so necessary ? Basic answers would be to provide shelter , clothing , in case of contigencies etc. I mean, these are great reasons. However , I’m certain that there are people whose answers are perhaps to buy a new phone , impress that boy/ girl that makes us feel like we are on Mars …or just show it off in general . Some people may just want money to make others jealous and others feel like they have arrived .. hmm ..
There’s quite a lot to deal with when it comes to money.
Money is superb ! I mean , if I could have all the riches in the world , how amazing would that be, right ?
The first thing I want you to know, however, is this , ” never let your financial status be the drive for the critical decisions you make in life “. Yes ! I just said that .. In other words , money should never be the first or initial reason you make a decision.. It is necessary , but it’s not to be the major determinant of your actions .
Wait , please go back , read that again !
The moment you miss this lesson , that’s the moment you become enslaved to money and all the desires or requirements that come with achieving it .
Let me sight an example here , let’s assume you’re broke , you don’t have money – that’s a red flag ! There’s a problem . I agree.
Now , what do we do ? The best thing to do is get a job or borrow money . Right ? Yes. Afterall , we all have our humble beginnings.
However , do you intend to continue in this cycle for the rest of your life ?
Now , don’t get me wrong , I’m not against you working to make money . I’m writing this to help you understand the power of making money work for you, and that money is only a fickle resource, and should not be a determinant of what defines you .
The great Rick Warren put it this way, ” Self worth and net worth are not the same . Your value is not determined by your valuables”.
It’s one thing to achieve success , it’s another thing to maintain success. I write this then, to inspire you on envisioning long lasting success not temporary fulfillment. For, ” if we command our wealth , we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us , we are poor indeed”- Edmund Burke.
I’ve spoken about character and believing in your dreams , not giving up and a lot more . All those things are keys to achieve success, but, if you want to maintain success , if you want to maintain riches , I really believe you need KNOWLEDGE, NOT MONEY.
May I suggest to you , that whatever decision you want to make in life , whether you are broke or not , should be made from a drive of passion and insight (well formed knowledge) and not the need to satisfy a temporary desire . The reason is this; you can never really satisfy a desire , you can try to , but how far can your strategy take you ?
Hmm , I need to continue this in the next article , I’ve alot to share , but why rush such important topic ?
Wheew , how I missed this . I’m glad you joined me on this one . I remain humbled and say thank you for reading … watch out for the next blog as we continue this message on finances.
Boye Paulina Sharon
22nd September, 2019
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