Comments on: Wealth Is Not A Bad Thing http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/ Management, Leadership, Diversity, Customer Service, Motivation, and Healthcare Finance Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:23:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Sue T http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1051 Sue T Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:09:10 +0000 http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1051 Hello :) Here's the link with the definition. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wealth This way we don't have to look it up. I believe Mitch's intent was to say that while he may be wealthy in his life, he's looking to enhance not only his life financially but to spread this wealth, in the monetary sense, in order to help others as well. It sounds more like he's acheived a great number of things, and with these things he would like to create monitary wealth in order to have the balance of "wealth" that he seeks in his life. Surely, money does not buy happiness, and a poor man can be just as happy as a rich man, providing his desires for himself in his life have been met. Surely, if you were to get a thesaurus out, you'd see wealth branches out quite nicely into several arena's. The idea of success, is highly individualized. As we accomplish one goal, it leads to another, and then another. Perhaps it's not the intention of the comments here to sound, not so supportive, however while we can say success is not measured by money, to be able to do MORE THINGS for others DUE TO this success is certainly a wonderful idea. This is, what I believe Mitch is saying here. That while he feels he has been successful this year, he has other visions and goals which he "has" been attaining his true goals, of helping others through doing well financially himself, is what he is saying. It enables him to do more for more people. That is an admirable goal I think. Some things simply "do" cost money, while there are certainly things that DO NOT cost money, there are two sides to the coin I believe. Okay, I'm off to nap, I've been sick, have a great new years :) Sue T. Hello :)

Here’s the link with the definition. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wealth

This way we don’t have to look it up. I believe Mitch’s intent was to say that while he may be wealthy in his life, he’s looking to enhance not only his life financially but to spread this wealth, in the monetary sense, in order to help others as well.

It sounds more like he’s acheived a great number of things, and with these things he would like to create monitary wealth in order to have the balance of “wealth” that he seeks in his life.

Surely, money does not buy happiness, and a poor man can be just as happy as a rich man, providing his desires for himself in his life have been met. Surely, if you were to get a thesaurus out, you’d see wealth branches out quite nicely into several arena’s.

The idea of success, is highly individualized. As we accomplish one goal, it leads to another, and then another.

Perhaps it’s not the intention of the comments here to sound, not so supportive, however while we can say success is not measured by money, to be able to do MORE THINGS for others DUE TO this success is certainly a wonderful idea.

This is, what I believe Mitch is saying here.

That while he feels he has been successful this year, he has other visions and goals which he “has” been attaining his true goals, of helping others through doing well financially himself, is what he is saying.

It enables him to do more for more people. That is an admirable goal I think.

Some things simply “do” cost money, while there are certainly things that DO NOT cost money, there are two sides to the coin I believe.

Okay, I’m off to nap, I’ve been sick, have a great new years :)

Sue T.

]]> By: Tom Wahl http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1049 Tom Wahl Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:43:35 +0000 http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1049 Mitch, One of the books that "The Secret" is based on is: "The Master Key System" by Charles F. Haanel. In Part 16 he talks about wealth. "Wealth is a product of labor. Capital is an effect, not a cuase;a servant, not a master; a means, not an end." "Wealth should never be desired as an end, but simply as a means of accomplishing an end. Success is contigent upon a higher ideal than the mere accumulation of riches, and he who aspires to such succes must formulate an ideal for which he is willing to strive." If you have a clear vision of what you want to do, keep that vision foremost in your thoughts and the means to accomplish it will appear. That may just happen to be money. Then you'll be able to do what you want. And if you have any extra money, I could use a little. Good luck, Tom Mitch,

One of the books that “The Secret” is based on is: “The Master Key System” by Charles F. Haanel. In Part 16 he talks about wealth.

“Wealth is a product of labor. Capital is an effect, not a cuase;a servant, not a master; a means, not an end.”

“Wealth should never be desired as an end, but simply as a means of accomplishing an end. Success is contigent upon a higher ideal than the mere accumulation of riches, and he who aspires to such succes must formulate an ideal for which he is willing to strive.”

If you have a clear vision of what you want to do, keep that vision foremost in your thoughts and the means to accomplish it will appear. That may just happen to be money. Then you’ll be able to do what you want. And if you have any extra money, I could use a little.

Good luck,

Tom

]]> By: Jill Hurst-Wahl http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1048 Jill Hurst-Wahl Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:37:40 +0000 http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1048 Mitch, You yourself said this year was not profitable, but that it was successful. Thus you have said that your own success for the year was not tied to money. You use the word "wealth." Wealth is not just about money (check the definition in Dictionary.com). Having wealth is having plenty of whatever it is that makes you feel wealthy. For you, that is money. For others, it may be something else. Did you see the teachers from "The Secret" on Larry King Live? I found it interesting that Larry King asked those questions that he knew would keep viewers tuned in -- how to attain money, love, etc. -- but the teachers talked about understanding what you need/desire and attaining that. Money to do???? Ah, you want to be charitable! What if the universe delivered a way to be charitable beyond your dreams, yet it did not require money or wealth to do so? BTW we taped both Larry Kings when he had people from "The Secret" on. If you have not seen them, we can loan the tape to you. (Right now, K.R. has it.) Jill P.S. -- I think the Tao strives for harmony -- within (the person) and without (among all people). Without? He who indulges while others starve is a robber baron. (Chapter 53) Personally, I like what Chapter 33 says: "He who knows he has enough is rich." Mitch,

You yourself said this year was not profitable, but that it was successful. Thus you have said that your own success for the year was not tied to money.

You use the word “wealth.” Wealth is not just about money (check the definition in Dictionary.com). Having wealth is having plenty of whatever it is that makes you feel wealthy. For you, that is money. For others, it may be something else.

Did you see the teachers from “The Secret” on Larry King Live? I found it interesting that Larry King asked those questions that he knew would keep viewers tuned in — how to attain money, love, etc. — but the teachers talked about understanding what you need/desire and attaining that. Money to do???? Ah, you want to be charitable! What if the universe delivered a way to be charitable beyond your dreams, yet it did not require money or wealth to do so?

BTW we taped both Larry Kings when he had people from “The Secret” on. If you have not seen them, we can loan the tape to you. (Right now, K.R. has it.)

Jill

P.S. — I think the Tao strives for harmony — within (the person) and without (among all people). Without? He who indulges while others starve is a robber baron. (Chapter 53) Personally, I like what Chapter 33 says: “He who knows he has enough is rich.”

]]> By: Kelvin http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1046 Kelvin Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:43:42 +0000 http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/Mitchblog/2006/12/29/wealth-is-not-a-bad-thing/#comment-1046 Good points all, Mr. Mitchell, but I think you missed the point your friend was making. Their statement that “Success is not always measured with money...." actually re-affirmed your own statement that, "I hadn’t had my most profitable year, <i><b>but I probably had my most successful </b></i><i>year..." They merely <b>agreed</b> with you... that acquisition money was not the sole determinant of whether or not you were successful this year. The rest of it is as it is. My own personal view is that money is not everything, and though I do pursue the acquisition of some degree of wealth, it is -- or will be -- the by-product in many cases of things I do in helping other people become successful. It is not the acquisition of money that is most important for me, but what will be done with the money acquire; because money for money's sake... well... it's not what I'm after. Most success doctrines also indicate that acquisition of money is not in itself successful, because there are millions of people with <b>money</b>, who are miserable still. “Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things” is not reference to material wealth. If you have material wealth, you are able to "truly care for all things" in ways, perhaps, that those without material wealth cannot. But, does the nurse you pay with your wealth have any less successful life than you because she didn't have money? Is she still contributing and "caring for all things?". I could go on... but I think you get my point. Have a very successful 2007 -- with or without big bucks ;-) Kelvin</i> Good points all, Mr. Mitchell, but I think you missed the point your friend was making. Their statement that “Success is not always measured with money….” actually re-affirmed your own statement that, “I hadn’t had my most profitable year, but I probably had my most successful year…” They merely agreed with you… that acquisition money was not the sole determinant of whether or not you were successful this year. The rest of it is as it is.

My own personal view is that money is not everything, and though I do pursue the acquisition of some degree of wealth, it is — or will be — the by-product in many cases of things I do in helping other people become successful. It is not the acquisition of money that is most important for me, but what will be done with the money acquire; because money for money’s sake… well… it’s not what I’m after. Most success doctrines also indicate that acquisition of money is not in itself successful, because there are millions of people with money, who are miserable still.

“Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things” is not reference to material wealth. If you have material wealth, you are able to “truly care for all things” in ways, perhaps, that those without material wealth cannot. But, does the nurse you pay with your wealth have any less successful life than you because she didn’t have money? Is she still contributing and “caring for all things?”. I could go on… but I think you get my point.

Have a very successful 2007 — with or without big bucks ;-)

Kelvin

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