The Road to Riches

(Crossposted from www.insidewealth.net)

As we discuss on our July 8-9 show, money, and the pursuit thereof, can easily be our auto-pilot. The media has certainly lulled us into believing that success is measured in dollar terms, right? That "It's not personal, it's just business," and "You can't be too rich or too thin."

It is written that "The Truth will set you free." And, isn't freedom the reason we accumulate money, for the freedom of choice and the freedom from fear that it can convey?

So, with that in mind, let's play a game that everyone can love, The Road to Riches... financially and beyond! It's like a game show... and here's your three questions....

1. What is my truth about money?

2. What do I value most?

3. What legacy do I want to leave for my time on the planet?

As advertised... here's my response.

1. What is my truth about money?

My truth is that money is just energy and, like water, it absorbs whatever we put into it. When I put fear of insufficiency or scarcity into it, it feels like I never have enough and I feel insecure, if not miser-able. And I know that feeling all too well!

When I focus on money with a sense of gratitude and as a means to do good in the world, it feels like a true blessing and a source of joy to me... and others.

Ultimately, my sense is that money is simply a means to an end. So, money is as money does.

2. What do I value most?

I value freedom... just to be and to express my thoughts and feelings... above all else. That's why I really love our country and what we stand for at the core. And, it's certainly something I take for granted alot of the time. I shudder to think what my life would be like without freedom of speech, religion or expression.

For me, this freedom, at its finest, translates into love and deep connection with others (family and friends) and with something greater than us - what I call God, first and foremost. I also deeply value my responsibility for making a positive contribution to society because I believe that we are all creations of the One. That said, I also highly value laughter and fun becuse it feels so good!

I find that when I allocate money into these areas I value most, I feel really rich.

3. What legacy do I want to leave for my time on the planet?

The legacy I want to leave is to be an agent for positive change. I want to be a great role model for my children to be loving and caring, because I want them to love their lives. I want to leave my wife with a sense of appreciation for our life together. And, I am dedicated to enriching humanity through uplifting our understanding of money/wealth, the role of the media in facilitating this evolution and having fun in the process (because it can be!) At the end of my days, I hope it is said about me, "He lived, he loved, he laughed, he inspired, he expired."

All right, I showed you mine... now it's your turn.

Please share your answers to these questions because your answers can really help to enrich your life. You can post them anonymously through a pseudonym, so give yourself permission to be completely honest.

And have fun with these questions... it doesn't have to be so heavy, you know.

Thanks in advance for playing along... and whether you do or not, I ask you for a favor. Would you please remind me of what I wrote in this blog as my own truth for those moments when I forget? I need all the help I can get! Thank you in advance for that!

To your wealth... inside and out!

Stu
stu@insidewealth.net
707-425-2360