Tag: money

(Wisdom Wednesday) What Do You Worship?

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A person will worship something, have no doubt about that.  We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will come out.  That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character.  Therefore, it behooves us to be…
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Are You Wasting Your Life With Frivolous Things?

According to Deutsche Bank Research, middle income American families spend about 50% of their income on luxuries or non-necessities.  The wealthiest families spend about 65% of their income on luxuries, and even low income families spend about 40% of their income on luxuries.  That is spending money that they do have, but 46% of Americans…
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Do I Expect People To Treat Me Like Royalty?

A few weeks ago rookie NBA basketball player Lonzo Ball hosted an autograph signing for $199 per signature.  I guess the $6.9 million that he is going to make this year is not enough… because of the success of his family name and his skills as a basketball player, he seems to feel entitled to…
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