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Welcome back, I hope you enjoyed the first part of this article? As promised, the following are some more noteworthy quotes from my collection, enjoy!
''The road to wealth lies in augmenting our means or diminishing our wants, either will do but the quickest way to wealth is to do both at the same time.'' –Benjamin Franklin
Who better to take money-making advice from than the founding father of America and the face of the $100 dollar bill (as shown above). Many of today’s rich and famous have actualised this quote, hence their wealth. The first half of the quote (before the comma) states that there are two ways to wealth.
You can either augment your means (increase the ways you make money) e.g. get a new job, make a new investment or you can diminish your wants (save your money and/or spend less). As stated in the quote, either of these methods will do, however the quickest way to wealth is to do both. Increase your methods of making money whilst saving and spending less.
''The lives of each and every one of us will serve as either a warning or an example.'' -Jim Rohn
Our lives will serve as either a warning or an example. A warning of lack of discipline, lack of drive and ambition… or an example of hard work and objectives which have been clearly perceived and intensely pursued. Someone that becomes successful and wealthy will be used as an example for the masses - to illustrate what they too can achieve if they keep their heads down and work hard.
The same way someone who is going down the wrong path will be a warning for people, an example of what not to do and the choices not to make. Ask yourself, is your life an example or a warning? Ensure it is an example.
Jim Rohn is quite possibly my favourite motivational speaker of all time, God rest his soul. Below is a short recording of him giving a talk, I encourage you to have a listen.
''What you allow is what will continue.'' -Unknown
I can't remember when or where I first saw this one. It’s one of those quotes that are self-explanatory, nothing needs to be added, no examples are required. If you frequently allow yourself to get distracted and lose focus from what is important, it will continue. If you continuously allow someone to hurt you emotionally, it will continue.
If you constantly allow yourself to lose composure, get angry and retaliate to minor situations, it will forever continue. If you repeatedly allow people to disrespect you... guess what? It will continue... Because what you allow is what will continue. If you want to see a change, make some changes.
''Practice makes permanent'' -Bobby Robson
This simple quote was popularised by former English footballer and manager, Sir Robert William Robson aka ‘Bobby Robson’. I first heard a similar quote many years ago whilst playing football with some friends. We had come up against some tough opponents and lost badly, really badly.
The opposing team were older and stronger than us, so it was expected. I can’t remember why he said it but one of their players came up to me and said, ‘remember this, practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes permanent.’
At the time I hadn’t a clue as to what he meant as I was always led to believe that ‘practice makes perfect’. As time has passed I no longer believe practice makes perfect. Practising something repeatedly does not guarantee perfection or even progress. This is because practice alone cannot assure one is learning or performing something correctly.
You can practice subtraction for months, believing that 10-5=3 and you will never reach ‘perfection’ nor will you make progress through your practice. Instead, you will most likely gain the permanent idea that 10-5=3. This is the simple premise for any skill, task or action, if you practice it long enough (correctly or incorrectly), the methods and techniques learned will become permanently ingrained in your mind.
''Do things for the intention not the attention.'' -Unknown
If you are going to do good, do it not to impress others but because it is the right thing to do. With regard to the articles I have written and currently writing, I write them because I genuinely feel people may learn something new upon reading them. I do not do it in the hope that I will become some best-selling author overnight. In all honesty, I could not care less about likes and comments, this isn’t a YouTube channel. So long as a couple people read what I have to say, I am happy.
True story. I remember not too long ago I was on my way to work and decided to make a stop at McDonald's and get some breakfast. This particular branch was extremely busy in the mornings, so much so that it took about 15 mins for me to get my order... so much for 'fast food'. Anyway, eventually I received my breakfast meal and was heading towards the exit. Before I reached the automatic doors I noticed what appeared to be a homeless man sleeping on one of the chairs. I tapped him on the shoulder in an attempt to wake him up.
Once he woke up he appeared a bit startled and was very apologetic. I was dressed quite formally so he must've thought I was the store manager and was to going say, 'if you aren't going to buy something, you have to leave'. I asked him if he was hungry and before he even answered I gave him my meal (wrap, hash brown, medium Fanta with no ice) and some serviettes. He was absolutely shell shocked, he genuinely did not know what to do or say. Within seconds he went from startled to smiling. We shook hands then I went on my way.
Sometimes perspective is important and necessary. I could've bought that meal 100 times if I really wanted to. I don't know about you, but I will not be losing sleep over £3.69p. I'm sure by that little gesture, I made that man's day. I will probably never see him again and it is more than likely that he will never pay me back. But that is totally fine by me, as I gave to give, and not to receive. Practice giving to those who cannot pay you back, it is extremely humbling.
''As your impact increases, so will your income.'' -Unknown
Value. That’s what usually separates those at the top of a company’s hierarchy to those at the bottom. Sounds like a silly question but why does the current CEO of McDonalds, Steve Easterbrook earn more money than a Customer Assistant that works in the restaurant? The answer is the very first word of this paragraph… value.
Mr Easterbrook is a very valuable individual to the company hence why is paid over $10 millions each year. His leadership, expertise and experience is invaluable to the company. That is not to say that those who work as Customer Assistants are not valuable, they are simply less valuable and as a result are more easily replaceable and paid much, much less. With a bit of training, you could be working at your local McDonald’s - should you so desire.
However, you may be waiting a long time if you are joining the company for the first time and wish to become the CEO. The company can afford to lose a Customer Assistant, as they will be able to quickly find suitable replacements with the skillset and experience for the role - if not, they can easily train candidates. In contrast, replacing the CEO is a lot more difficult as there will be much less candidates for the role.
So, if you are in a company or establishment and you wish to increase your income, you must seek ways to increase your service and impact. How? Add value to yourself. Gain the required experience. Read the necessary books / courses. All of this adds value to you and makes you more impactful wherever you operate. Many people misunderstand this concept so in the future I may write an article specifically on the topic of value. For now, just remember that you get paid for your value and not for your time.
Thank you for reading!
Stay safe. Stay blessed. Work hard. Don't stress.
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