I think this is on subject, But I was the one learning the lesson...Something my 10 year old Grandson Dylan Said..
This topic made me, think about something my grandson said to me this past weekend. I was talking about needing to do something else other than just work on the ranch, maybe go back to building houses, or just start back building a few docks and bulkheads. Dylan was listening and without missing a beat, “Why would you do something just for the money? You already have some.”
I immediately said something like, “Well, the money is good.” But right now I’m kinda tearing up here, Because I can’t remember what I told him after that..
Sometimes when your dwelling on something it will hit you like a rock..
Kids believe in “some money.”
Some money is awesome. You can buy some candy and some pants and some stickers and some of just about anything. Some is the best.
Kids think you need some money. Adults think you need “enough money.”
If you get enough, then you’ll be happy.
If you get enough, then you won’t be stressed out.
If you get enough, then you’ll be brave and can do that thing you’ve always wanted to do.
The problem is there’s no such thing as enough money. It’s a myth like Bigfoot, and the Loch Ness monster.
I’ve chased enough money before. For years I made my success my identity. I thought if I got enough money I would be enough. What a mistake that was. I had to lose some of that success to realize all the money, all the accomplishments, all the fame and all the stuff would never be enough. The problem is that money is a something that pretends to be everything.
I hope everyone makes money. Make a lot of money. Money is fun. My kids have been to Disneyworld 10 times, I’ve had it all, and that cost money. I’m not against money, but I’m done with enough money. There’s no such thing and like a 11 year old taught me, some money is a lot more fun anyway. Thank you Lord for this life..