Money Matters

   Money is not everything but money is something we cannot do without these days. Even by staying at home and not doing anything cost $$$. One has to live somewhere and that means $ in the form of rental, quit rent or house installment. Living basic needs- shelter, water, food and air (may need to pay for clean air in future thanks to air pollution) translate to $$$. No money then no talk.

   Nowadays we cannot do without a lot of things like phones, computers, fans, transport, air-conditioners,milk, soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washing machines, refrigerators etc. When we go shopping, what can we buy with RM 100 bill? Not much! 40 years back, when one is earning 1K is something to 'ooh' and 'aah' and caused envy. But these days earning 4 figures is nothing to croon about and considered medium income earner. Know something ? The poor is actually getting poorer and the rich getting richer on the whole. The gap is actually getting bigger.Things are getting expensive including basic necessities. The poor and the medium income group is feeling the biggest pinch and brunt of escalating costs. On the other hand, we can see reports of the rich getting richer by millions and billions.

   Therefore as expected papers, internet and other media are swarmed by advertisements advertising ways to increase fast easy income.Motivational speakers are getting more and more popular. Some are for real and some bogus. People are really attracted because pocket is not full enough, money is not enough and will never be enough as who can deny the lure of money especially quick way to get it...Those who chose the right track or right 'gurus'(mentors) will indeed be able to increase their income. But do you know that many are not that lucky.  In whatever business, there is sure to have risks. Either you win or loose.I don't believe in not needing to work in any business especially at the beginning like setting up a website, manning it, promoting it...earning honest money.Unless you win a jackpot then I have nothing to say. Don't be too hard on yourself if the outcome is not as expected. Take it as a lesson. Be wiser the next time. Although sometimes the price for the lesson was a bit too high like your entire life savings. Rise in scams and increasing victims from all walks of life, even professionals like lawyers or doctors is happening globally. No harm and cost nothing to be careful right? Sometimes we have ourselves to blame for being greedy and wanting more fast. Sometimes we trust our acquaintance or so called friends too much. Sometimes we are blind and too smitten with the feelings of our hearts and lost track. Sometimes we just don't know why. Money matters alright. Money is the main cause of most crimes.To have power needs money and vice versa. To live comfortably needs money. Money brings happiness, money brings heartaches, money brings uprise and downfall, money, money, money. Money will rule......before, now and future.

Prescription : Live within your means and strive hard to succeed

(20.04.11-Wednesday)