Less than Adequate - Part 2

Why is money called dough? Because we all knead it.

 If only we knew what we needed instead of what we wanted, life would have been a lot simpler. In this case I'm not specifically pointing at money, rather the definition of poor - less than adequate.


Our attitudes filter through our daily lives in everything we do and say - transfomation of the mind is the only way to correct bad attitudes.

Each of us wages a private battle each day between the grand fantasies we have for ourselves and what actually happens.

He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. - Proverbs 28:19

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.  - Proverbs 14:23

 We could say we all live in a fantasy because we each have a different perspective on the world. Although this is not to be considered as bad, always talking and never doing something is.

Some people are talkers, while others are doers - it's important to remember to keep a balance. Just talking or just doing can have equally devastating results. It takes courage to be a planner and a doer - and to make money. Set realistic goals - more short term than long term!

How little do they see what really is, who frame their hasty judgment upon that which seems. ~ Daniel Webster

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. - Proverbs 21:5

He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. - Proverbs 13:18

Laziness and hasty usually goes hand in hand - getting things done quicker to become lazy again. The cure for this compulsion is to be diligent in everything you do.

Definition: Diligence
Diligence is a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, exemplified by a decisive work ethic, budgeting of one's time, monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness, and putting forth full concentration in one's work. 

You simply can't expect to get more out unless you put more in! Diligence in itself is effective, but seeking guidance and advice - heeding correction -
while being dilgent produces far better results.

Happiness is different from pleasure. Happiness has something to do with struggling, enduring, and accomplishing.

He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich. - Proverbs 21:17

Simply said, chase happiness rather than pleasure. Chasing pleasure as a primary motive is destructive, yet so is anything that unbalances your life.

Some would considering chasing pleasure - whether it is watching tv, movies, listening to music, going clubbing or going on vacation - a means of investment in oneself, which it is.

But unless you invest in that what makes you monies, over investing in yourself can only make one succumb to poverty.

Stay tuned for more tips & lessons on how to make money!