Comments on: Are You Ready to be Successful?

By: Aleks

Aleks — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:14:42 +0000

I just started reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”, and the book addresses an interesting view: the main drive for people to be more successful, work harder, etc. is the fear of not being to pay one’s bills and obligations. And honestly, looking at how my own life has progressed, I fully agree with this. In stead of having learnt how I can have my money work for me, I am working for money, pursuing a career, and generally chasing a big illusion.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:55:54 +0000

I find that reminding myself every now and again that I don’t need to buy, especially when it is for a bigger, more powerful and nicer version just because “I can”.

By: Jane Vedell

Jane Vedell — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:37:59 +0000

David – That’s true. Though it can be hard not to inflate our lifestyles, it good to keep it simple. Thanks.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:37:49 +0000

Everything you said (nice house in good neighborhood, school and vacations) is absolutely true, but I believe we sometimes do those things because it’s just easier.

It’s easy to pay for a vacation, but it’s difficult to hand-make a gift that’s truly special. It’s easy to just buy a big house, but you develop a much closer bond with your family in a smaller house and actually spending time with each other.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:12:33 +0000

Not being trapped is another reason why you shouldn’t inflate your lifestyle alongside your income because most people have so many expenses and obligations that it’s almost impossible to change.

By: marci

marci — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:03:16 +0000

With age comes the notion that Time is far more valuable than Money.
I wouldn’t have believed it 20 years ago, or 30 or 40, but I sure believe it now.
I think people arrive at that conclusion tho at different times in their lives.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:41:46 +0000

Of course we were happier as kids. We had no responsibilities.

The goal for many people is to create a great life for their family. They see money as a way to achieve this goal, and sometimes, money goes a long way. Buying a nice house in a nice neighborhood, paying for your kids school, and taking the family on memorable vacations can’t be done if you’re not making enough money.

Having said that, I think you’re absolutely right that you need to set limits and have a plan. If you make a choice to spend a certain amount of time with your family no matter what, stick to it. Don’t give up quality time now just so that you can make enough to plan on having it later.

By: George

George — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:24:21 +0000

Yes. I am ready, willing and able.

It’s true that many of us love the respect and power that we get from a job. But I think that most people would rather not have a job.

Also, we fall into the career path because that is the “normal” thing to do. (What is normal, anyway?) I know I did. Many of us who have jobs and successful careers would rather be doing something else, like chasing their dreams or snowboarding. It is just a question of stopping and asking ourselves, “What do I really want in this life?”

2010 is about to start and now is a great time think about it.