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"Had I but plenty of money, money enough to spare," wrote
Robert Browning.
Money is the greatest attribute of riches. A universal
desire, money is the materialization of riches, the stuff
that makes the rest possible.
Are you looking for financial security? For retirement, for
education or leisure?
Riches are the overflowing abundance of material possessions
- houses, cars, boats, furnishings - everything you ever
wanted.
Centuries ago, Horace wrote, "By right means, if you can,
but by any means, make money."
For many people it is a path towards happiness, a cure-all
for worry and peace of mind.
For others, riches come in the form of satisfaction and
personal independence.
Satisfaction comes from accomplishment in employment or
attaining goals. It is that feeling of contentment and
confidence from a good task well done.
Riches are closely linked with success. And with that comes
fame and acknowledgment of position.
Success might be the feeling of well-being from the rewards
of good effort. Or the enthusiasm and vitality triggered by
recognition.
"Success is how well I enjoy the minutes," said producer
Norman Lear.
Throughout history, the people who lived with riches often
achieved them by hard work, diligence and a belief in
themselves.
For some people, it took courage, genius and stamina. But
for many others, it took nothing special but the desire to
turn dreams into reality.
Whether you want millions of dollars, recognition as an
artist, or personal freedom, you have the ability to make
your life as rich as you want.
Think about what you most desire. It may not be hard cash,
but what it can buy. Or it may be those feelings of inner
satisfaction, from creating something beautiful or strong.
You may want personal independence from the work week, or
freedom to live anywhere you want.
You may be looking for something meaningful and significant
in life - something other than things money can buy.
Whatever your goals, and however difficult they seem to be
to accomplish, you have the ability to become who you want.
Take a look - can you see yourself surrounded by riches?
Picture the world open and in front of you, ready to become
the form of your dreams, ready to stage your desires.
"Why then, the world's mine oyster," wrote Shakespeare,
"which I with sword will open."
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