Rich Does NOT Mean Wealth

There are many many RICH people in this world.  When I say rich I mean people with lots of money and material assets.  There are a lot less “wealthy” people based on my definition of wealth.  To me, WEALTH is life freedom and contentment.  Wealth is the ability to live a meaningful and peaceful life based on your own definition of what that entails.

Money is only one part of the wealth equation.  Don’t get me wrong.  I am the first to tell you that after years of studying and learning about wealthy people, money is an important part of the puzzle.  But money is the result of learning how to be wealthy- it is not the goal.  An important lesson I learned early on is that if you focus on money when trying to become wealthy- you are starting down a long and frustrating path.  There are easier ways. . . The first tip I can give is to think about what you would do or have with money- whether it be spending more time with family, going on meaningful vacations, buying a house you are proud to call home, helping with certain charitable causes, building your own businesses or writing a book.  It is these dreams and goals that should drive your desire for wealth.

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