Most people go through life without spending much time thinking about whether or not what they are doing is creating value for themselves or repelling it. When you have control over your financial situation, then most of the decisions you make in life are made to generate a positive financial outcome for yourself.
Many people find this incredibly difficult to understand because they’ve been conditioned to believe that money is there to be spent and sadly in many case, spent very quickly. For the truly wealthy, self made person they couldn’t behave or think any other way!
For people who understand how to get a positive return on investment in most things they do in life, money seemingly attracts itself to these people. Their friends and family often think they’re “lucky” or that they have “fallen into money”.
Things couldn’t be further from the truth! These people have developed a finer understanding of how money moves about and how to take advantage of situations when they arise. They are not afraid to make decisions that may appear risky to others because they know how to protect and build their assets.
This type of financial education isn’t taught in schools. Our institutions are still operating under the pretense of a century ago. They are producing “workers”. People who will work hard for a living, some of whom may even save up enough to retire independently and not require some form of government subsidy.
Then there are the 5%. The people who exceed all expectations financially and achieve great wealth through their own power. They have see through the fog that clouds the judgement of most people and have seen that they really can control their own financial well being.
To most people money is a necessity, something which isn’t necessarily valued. To the wealthy 5%, money is a tool used to create true wealth.
What’s the difference between money and wealth?
Money is something that can radically lose its value overnight at the stroke of government pen, it is a figure stored away in a computer somewhere or notes and coins tucked away under a matress.
Wealth on the other hand is control over assets. These assets are actually worth something, they are backed by their own value. Cash money is backed by nothing but a promise from increasingly irresponsible governments.
As government debt grows and more money is “created” it becomes worth less and less. On the other hand, an asset like gold bullion or shares in a profitable company retain a value that increases higher than the rate of inflation when governments print money – they are true assets.
To achieve true wealth, you need to have a deeper understanding of money. Take the time to learn about precious metals, foreign exchange and stock trading. Learn about the ways you can use money as a tool to increase your wealth. This is the path to achieving a positive return on investment lifestyle for you and your family.