Summary

The article advocates for a mindset shift that views money as a positive tool for providing value and improving the world, rather than a symbol of greed.

Abstract

The article discusses the societal stigma attached to the pursuit of wealth and suggests that re-framing one's perspective on money can lead to greater financial success and personal fulfillment. It emphasizes that money is not inherently bad but can be used for significant good, including personal enjoyment, supporting family, and contributing to societal and environmental improvements. The author argues that by seeing money as a token of appreciation for the value one provides to others, individuals can overcome psychological barriers to earning more. The piece encourages readers to adopt an abundant mindset, viewing money as a game rather than something to be feared or overly revered. It concludes by urging a shift from a self-centered approach to money to one that benefits both oneself and others, fostering a win-win situation.

Opinions

Money is often unfairly associated with greed and is sometimes viewed negatively in society.
Earning and spending money can be seen as positive when it is used for good purposes, such as personal growth, helping others, and making a positive impact on the world.
The fear of not having enough money can be a psychological barrier to earning more.
People who are successful in making money often do not take it too seriously and maintain an abundant mindset.
Money can be a source of happiness if it is not the primary focus and is seen as a means to help oneself and others.
The traditional view of money as a zero-sum game (win/lose) should be replaced with a perspective that emphasizes mutual benefit (win/win).
Aspiring millionaires and billionaires should focus on how they can improve the lives of many people, who in turn would be willing to pay for the value provided.

How this tiny mindset change can help you earn more money (with drawings)

Making lots of money gets a bad rap these days. People think it’s greedy. Rich people are often regarded with scorn.

Many say it’s really hard to make lots of it…

With bills to pay and dreams to catch, a part of you wants more of it.

Lots of it.

I certainly do.

You look around, and see that we live in a society that gets you things when you have money to give.

We live in an economic world. This simply needs to be accepted…

Money enables your own survival. It can buy you stuff to enjoy.

But it can also buy you more time, unique experiences, and it can be used to change the world for the better…

Whether it is used for good or bad, money is undeniably useful.

If we use money to improve ourselves and the world around us, does it need to be viewed as a bad thing?

I want to make plenty of money, but I know that I wouldn’t be happy if I wasn’t going to use it for good things — for amazing things.

If money can be used for great good, why can’t earning and spending even more of it be a good thing?

We’re talking big money here. Is a ton of money a bad thing if it used to explore and learn, support our families, improve the environment and bring more beauty into the world?

If we are to make good money, we need to view it as a good thing.

I like to think of money as a note of thanks for providing value to someone who needs it…

Maybe we think money is bad because people who have given up on their own dreams and want to keep us down, don’t want us to have money for ourselves?

If we drop the negative associations we have of money and see it as inherently good and honest when in the right hands (i.e. Yours), we are mentally free to make as much of it as we want.

My view is that money won’t make you happy, but being broke won’t either, so you might as well make more of it.

It’s worth also noting, that money does not come to those who take it too seriously. Those who make lots of it, see it as a game. They view things abundantly, and they are not in awe of money.

Whenever I’ve taken making money seriously and worried too much about losing it, it becomes more elusive to me.

If I take money for what it is, a simple note of thanks in exchange for my own value, I cannot be in awe of it.

I see it as a way of helping myself through understanding and helping others.

And so, making money can become enjoyable, rather than something that is above you and scary.

If we view it this way, maybe money can make us happy after all?

To tie this all together:

To make money, we need to change our thinking from…

This thinking puts our attention on ourselves at the expense of benefitting others. It is win/lose.

And start thinking more like this…

This is correct money-making thinking. We now think in terms of money as a means to benefit others and ourselves: win/win.

Bonus

For aspiring millionaires and billionaires, ask:

What do I need to do to improve the lives of millions of people who would pay to thank me?

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