"Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a fool."
- Seneca
How do you think about money?
You see, our Stoic friends would say: it's not about the money you have, it's about the mindset you keep. 💡💰
This doesn't mean we should turn our pockets inside out or burn our cash - it means that we should not let wealth control us. We should control it.
Let's take our friend, Tammy "Tech" Titan. Tammy made mega bucks from selling her tech startup. At first, she was busy buying every shiny new gadget, every flashy car and upmarket property - she was riding high!
But then, Tammy hit a snag. Her investments took a tumble, and suddenly, her rock-star lifestyle felt a bit heavy. Tammy felt her self-worth plummeting faster than her net worth...
On reflection, Tammy realised she had been letting her wealth control her, rather than the other way around. She decided to keep building her business, but she changed her focus. Instead of chasing more money, she started chasing more wisdom, more growth, and more resilience. She focused on building her character - and saw cashflow and wealth as a by-product of her own personal growth.
Now, Tammy still enjoys the fruits of her labour, but she's not defined by them. She views money as a tool, not a trophy, and that's made all the difference. 🏆🔨
So, as you strive for success and build wealth, remember to keep a Stoic mindset. Don't be a slave to your wealth; be its wise master. After all, in the grand opera of life, money is a prop, not the star! 🌟