I came across a comment the other day from Dan Kennedy about money and prosperity, one of the better comments I’ve ever read on the two topics in a long time. Here’s what he said:
“Those who insist that money doesn’t buy happiness are usually short on money, ignorant of means of getting any, and selling their philosophy hard because misery loves company.”
Ain’t that the truth…
I think we all know money can’t buy happiness, right?
But what many don’t know or stop to really think about is “absence of money, endless worry about it, and envy and resentment of those who have it…will most certainly buy unhappiness.”
He then said:
“Money is a mirror reflection of commercial value created. Those who resent the rich are often, truly, resentful of their own failure to create such value. It’s not a constructive emotion and others having and expressing it ought not influence you in the least.”
Hmmm….
Something to think about it, but more important to think about “who” YOU listen to when it comes to money and prosperity…
Best,
- Andrew J. Cass
That is so true! I used to be one of those people who envied and resented people who had money, and I was extremely unhappy.
It wasn’t until I got off the pity pot and went to work studying people who were successful that envy and resentment transformed into admiration and emulation.
I was taught that to be successful, study successful people. Adopt their mindset as your own and, whenever possible, surround yourself with successful people. Learn from their mistakes and triumphs.
Andrew,
Another dose of insightful, thought-provoking commentary.
It is unfortunate in our society, that given the clear evidence that association begets our “station”, many continue to wallow in the basement of expectations by allowing the inherent, suggestive environment to be dominated by small-minded negative beings. We need more assertive, bold leaders like yourself conveying the truths. It’s apparent why you are so successful- you walk the walk, you live it… you deserve it.
See you in Houston,
Bruce Stromwall http://www.meetBruceStromwall.com