You make more money if you spend time building relationships and nurturing them, not by chasing the money itself. We all know, or at least we hope that you will learn, that money is just a by-product of the successful relationships you develop. Don’t be afraid of money, embrace it. The money will come as you harmonize all areas of your life and genuinely work towards being happy!
Reuters.com came out with an interesting article today highlighting “The Giving Pledge” launched by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. So far, 40 billionaires have pledged to give away most of their fortunes during their lifetime or after their deaths. As a part of this, they’ve asked these billionaires to publicly state their intention with a letter of explanation. Below, I wanted to share with you a few of the excerpts:
Laura and John Arnold, hedge fund manager: “We view our wealth in this light — not as an end in itself, but as an instrument to effect positive and transformative change.”
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg: “If you want to do something for your children and show how much you love them, the single best thing — by far — is to support organizations that will create a better world for them and their children. And by giving, we inspire others to give of themselves, whether their money or their time.”
Philanthropist Eli and Edythe Broad: “Those who have been blessed with extraordinary wealth have an opportunity, some would say a responsibility — we consider it a privilege — to give back to their communities, be they local, national or global.”
Investor Warren Buffett: “Were we to use more than one percent of my claim checks (Berkshire Hathaway stock certificates) on ourselves, neither our happiness nor our well-being would be enhanced. In contrast, that remaining 99 percent can have a huge effect on the health and welfare of others.”
Banker George Kaiser: “I had the advantage of both genetics (winning the ‘ovarian lottery’) and upbringing. As I looked around at those who did not have these advantages, it became clear to me that I had a moral obligation to direct my resources to help right that balance.”
There are plenty more excerpts that you can read! Just click here.
