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Hello everyone!
I'm an 18 year-old kid from Germany and over the past years I believe that I have proven to myself that I have what it takes to be successful in life. I've found that myself and others as well that I think differently and I can achieve more than others would, because I love to analyze people, thoughts, education systems, politics, environmental issues philosophical questions and everything that comes into my way. Not only at school, but also in sports and when I communicate with others I am constantly analyzing what they say, how they act and speak, why they think that way, what their background is and many other factors.
I want to achieve greatness and I'm warning you now: I'm young, I'm hungry and I'm foolish and I believe that I can change the world.
Anyway, deep inside I have this drive to create my own destiny and live freely. That's why I want to create my own business and be my own boss. I believe that only when you are holding the reins in your hands, you are able decide what to do, how to do it and when to do it without having to check if you are allowed to do what you are doing. That is the freedom I want.
The book has helped me a lot to gain insights on how to create a successful business. These insights are similar messages I have sought to find through other sources. Basically it's "find a gap that needs to be filled and fill it". In my opinion that is the most rational and in fact most obvious way to truly be successful.
But when I come to think of it, I'm a little torn when it comes to what my drive, my motivation to pursue my ideas should be. What should be the purpose of the business? Should I want to make a profit from it or should I try to help society? Should I want to make money or should I try to make difference for people? Should I change the size of my wallet or should I change villages, cities and countries for the better with my business.
I remember that in one passage of the book MJ DeMarco says something like: If you want to make money, you have to focus on the money. This is not a book to find your calling or anything, but it's about getting onto the Fastlane and making money. (Sorry for misquoting. I couldn't remember where the passage was written. I know it sounds a little evil, but that's the tone that I had in my head while I was reading it). Also, I know that the book is called "The Millionaire Fastlane ", so it is essentially all about becoming a Millionaire.
Nevertheless my question is, why can't you combine both? Shouldn't the purpose of life be to do something meaningful for others? By helping others, you help yourself, don't you? Don't focus on the money, focus on the people. As I was reading the book I had these thoughts coming up and was wondering what my motivation is or should be. After all there are great people in this world who made a difference and became wealthy. Steve Jobs for example. He didn't look at how to make money fast. He wanted to change the world and he did. His goal was not to retire at an early age. He loved what he did and made a lot of money next to it.
Now don't get me wrong, I'd love to have me some financial freedom, but at what cost?
I know this is kind of a philosophical matter and has little to do with making money and creating a profit, but I think it's an important question and I wanted to know if anyone else in this forum thought about this too or if I am the only one? Can somebody maybe relate? I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this subject!
I'm an 18 year-old kid from Germany and over the past years I believe that I have proven to myself that I have what it takes to be successful in life. I've found that myself and others as well that I think differently and I can achieve more than others would, because I love to analyze people, thoughts, education systems, politics, environmental issues philosophical questions and everything that comes into my way. Not only at school, but also in sports and when I communicate with others I am constantly analyzing what they say, how they act and speak, why they think that way, what their background is and many other factors.
I want to achieve greatness and I'm warning you now: I'm young, I'm hungry and I'm foolish and I believe that I can change the world.
Anyway, deep inside I have this drive to create my own destiny and live freely. That's why I want to create my own business and be my own boss. I believe that only when you are holding the reins in your hands, you are able decide what to do, how to do it and when to do it without having to check if you are allowed to do what you are doing. That is the freedom I want.
The book has helped me a lot to gain insights on how to create a successful business. These insights are similar messages I have sought to find through other sources. Basically it's "find a gap that needs to be filled and fill it". In my opinion that is the most rational and in fact most obvious way to truly be successful.
But when I come to think of it, I'm a little torn when it comes to what my drive, my motivation to pursue my ideas should be. What should be the purpose of the business? Should I want to make a profit from it or should I try to help society? Should I want to make money or should I try to make difference for people? Should I change the size of my wallet or should I change villages, cities and countries for the better with my business.
I remember that in one passage of the book MJ DeMarco says something like: If you want to make money, you have to focus on the money. This is not a book to find your calling or anything, but it's about getting onto the Fastlane and making money. (Sorry for misquoting. I couldn't remember where the passage was written. I know it sounds a little evil, but that's the tone that I had in my head while I was reading it). Also, I know that the book is called "The Millionaire Fastlane ", so it is essentially all about becoming a Millionaire.
Nevertheless my question is, why can't you combine both? Shouldn't the purpose of life be to do something meaningful for others? By helping others, you help yourself, don't you? Don't focus on the money, focus on the people. As I was reading the book I had these thoughts coming up and was wondering what my motivation is or should be. After all there are great people in this world who made a difference and became wealthy. Steve Jobs for example. He didn't look at how to make money fast. He wanted to change the world and he did. His goal was not to retire at an early age. He loved what he did and made a lot of money next to it.
Now don't get me wrong, I'd love to have me some financial freedom, but at what cost?
I know this is kind of a philosophical matter and has little to do with making money and creating a profit, but I think it's an important question and I wanted to know if anyone else in this forum thought about this too or if I am the only one? Can somebody maybe relate? I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this subject!
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