8 Reasons Why ‘More Money’ Must Become Your Mantra
Whether you’re an entrepreneur running a startup or running a department
in a large company, more money must become your mantra.
Money is one of those taboo topics in society that we don’t like to
talk about. We’ll admire athletes and celebrities and envy them for the
money they have, yet we get uncomfortable when the “m” word is brought
up when it comes to us.
I work with people who are interested in being successful in their
businesses and lives. When working with groups, it’s not long before I
hear someone say, “money isn’t everything,” or “money won’t make you
happy.”
My answer is always the same, “I agree with you, more money isn’t
everything, and while it doesn’t guarantee happiness, it won’t make me
unhappy either. I am still interested in getting more.”
The idea of wanting “more money” is a bad thing only with those who don’t have enough of it. When you want to expand, some unplanned emergency comes along or a giant competitor decides to squash your start-up, politically correct sayings about money will not save you.
Here are some reasons why “more money” is a must for you, your family and your business:
1. The alternative sucks!
The opposite of more money is not having enough money, or worse,
being broke. I have first-hand experience with each case. When you lack
the reserves or credit, you’re unable to grow your business.
Operating without enough money is like driving a car with the emergency brake engaged. You need more money!
2. You’ll out-live your money
The old saying “life is short” may apply to some things, but when it
comes to money, life is too long for most. People are more likely to
outlive their money.
Retirement is the single biggest money concern. Nobody wants to be a
drain on anyone else. As life expectancies extend, your “more money”
financial requirements must also extend.
3. Inflation is a thief
The cost of food, electricity, education, insurance, housing and
running a business are increasing. Inflation is an invisible thief and
is called the “hidden tax” because you don’t see it in the money you
earn but the money you spend. Earning “more money” combats inflation.
4. Prove the naysayers wrong
One of the driving forces in my life has been proving the naysayers wrong. Yes I admit, it’s a bit immature, but there is nothing better than the sense of accomplishment in the face of those that counted you out.
5. No shortage of money
Machines make money and there is no shortage of how much those
machines can make. To think that you can’t get your share is ridiculous
when you consider that there is approximately $41 trillion dollars in
global circulation.
There is a greater shortage of people going for “more money” than
there is money. Sounds like a simplification but my entire financial
world changed when I realised there was no shortage except for the one
in my mind.
6. Someone else will get it
Somebody is going to end up with your ‘more’ if you don’t make a claim to it. Why should it not be you?
People complain about not having money but most people are not
staking a claim to what is theirs. Money circulates from person to
person and it wants to be active!
7. Money is freedom!
I don’t go to work to work and I don’t go to make money. I go to work
each day with the purpose to create freedom for my family and myself.
Most wealthy people enjoy the freedom money provides them.
Freedom provides you with the ability to try new things, make new investments and have more choices.
8. You deserve more money
When I understood that I deserved money as much as anyone else and
that “more money” did not turn me into some evil, greedy person, I
started earning more money.
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