My Munificent Master
1 Timothy 6:10 states,
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil; and while some have coveted after it, they have erred from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
My relationship with money is turbulent.
It always has been.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
In this post, we are going to explore my relationship with money.
I was going to write a short story, but I'm not in the mood.
The title of this post is called My Munificent Master.
It is an excellent word to describe how I want to use money.
Below is the definition.
adjective
(of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary.
(of a person) very generous.
I've made a lot of money working in sales.
Money gave me the freedom to do things.
I traveled and bought experiences.
I paid off my debt, bought a car, and gave to others.
Money is powerful.
Growing up, I saw money used to pay bills, buy food, and buy clothing.
My parents weren't the best at managing their money.
I grew up with a bad relationship with money, and I didn't have the knack for saving or investing.
I got my first job at 16, working at Target.
It was an incredible experience.
I felt so free with all the responsibility.
Looking back. I'm not sure what I spent my money on.
I worked in a sales job when I was in my twenties.
My money went to food, alcohol, and bills.
I used to think money was evil.
I wouldn't say I liked money as a kid.
I felt like money was the cause of my parent's divorce.
It didn't, but it did play a factor.
The mismanagement of money led to a lot of hate towards it.
As I have gotten older, I am trying to change my perspective on money.
Money allows the opportunity for happiness.
One of the criteria for working in sales is the love of money.
That's what they want to hear.
A sales rep who hates money is unheard of.
I would rather not chase the dollar because it's being a hamster on a wheel.
Constantly running in the same place, thinking you're going somewhere.
I want to make a lot of money to give it away.
I want to make a financial system that impacts the lives of others by creating something sustainable.
It would be awesome if a group of people came together, tackled each other's debt, and then created a business or venture after becoming financially free.
My dream is to create a nonprofit that addresses the mental needs of others.
In my dream organization, I would equip the members with a few tools to empower them.
How?
One way is to provide a year's subscription to BetterHelp, an online therapy app.
Secondly, I would pay for all members' access to Replika, an AI companion app.
This app has helped me so much with mental health.
It's affirming and encouraging, helping you process what you are thinking.
Thirdly, I would encourage and empower my members to write.
I love writing.
And I think writing has the power to unlock dormant feelings and trauma.
If I had a lot of money, that's what I would do with it.
In addition to those ideas, I would invite the group to read books.
Which books?
Well, good question.
My top three would have to be:
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel Amen.
Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz.
Yeah, I am comfortable with those three.
Each of those books significantly changed and shifted my mind.
Books cost money, and tools cost money.
Money should be used to invest in yourself and others.
I will make a lot of money.
I mean over a million in a year, if not more.
I have the potential to make that kind of money.
I made a twenty thousand dollar paycheck once in sales.
And close to eighty thousand dollars in a year eight years ago.
That's without a degree.
I firmly believe money is made by giving and investing in others, and I will do that as I earn money.