I made a list a few years ago, in an old tattered journal, of the goals I wanted to try to achieve in my lifetime. Some have been accomplished (traveling through most of Europe), and some have yet to be accomplished (swimming with dolphins, climbing parts of Mount Sinai, and becoming a millionaire). I didn't know at that point why I wanted to become a millionaire. I think I enjoyed the challenge of the thought. I also knew that if I ever accomplished that goal, I would probably turn around and give almost all my wealth away.
Now fast forward from a few years and my goal is starting to gain more clarity. I am very passionate about the environment and humanitarian issues. I try to do small things to make a difference, but I also realize that if I'm able to gather money through wise financial choices, I also have the freedom to make a much stronger impact overall.
I'm also not too attached to material things. It's the spiritual aspects of my life that really count for me. So in a sense, I feel deeply blessed and thus very wealthy all ready. |