Be a Doer, Not a Haver

If you want to be rich (OR at least feel rich), quit from being "haver" and start being a "doer." So instead of owning a huge mansion (that eats lots of taxes), the latest gadgets (that depreciates in value) or the most trendy clothes and accessories, why not spend your free time on pursuits that will enrich your spirit and benefit your well-being? Read a good book. Travel. Pray. Spend more time with your family. Spend more time with yourself.

The way you spend and save money reflects its real value in your life

Spend and invest money wisely

Let’s take a little lesson about the way you spend and save money. Remember that the way you spend and save money reflects its real value in your life. Are you using money to feel better and enjoy financial freedom? Or to fill the scarcity of your life?

Money is a hot topic, especially in tough times we’ve had, like stock market crash, recessions, and so on. 

Money not really the issues when you don’t feel right about paying yourself a salary in your business, or when you feel your partner is unfair when he says you’re the spender and he’s the saver. The issues here is what money stands for: success, control, security, confidence, self worth. However, we tend to get off that purpose and money is now used to control, dominate, hold back and marginalize people.

In her book titles The Soul of Money, Lynne Twist  discusses that oftentimes, people tend to compromise relationship with money. Lynne identifies three toxic myths that most of us have about money:

Five Tips from Warren Buffet

Nothing beats Warren Buffet when it comes to handling money. If you want to be successful financial and parlay a fortune to rival that of the Oracle of Omaha, then, learn from the master.

Here are five thoughts that empower when it comes to handling money wisely and making it work for you:


On Earning: "Never depend on single income. Make investment to create a second source of income."

On Spending: "If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need."

On Savings: "Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving."

Why working hard is not enough

Hard work... it's just not enough

The online world is so replete with opportunities for people who work hard. Sites like Craigslist, Elance and Odesk guarantee a steady stream of employment for the skilled. That’s good news for those who don’t want to get trapped in the 9-6 working hours inside the office cubicle. You can find almost any job online, from writing to web designing to research and virtual assistance. The problem, however, is the job tenure does not guarantee longevity. You may be employed for a specific company today, tomorrow, next week or until next month. But it’s not guaranteed if you can still have your work next year or next, next year. The perks of health insurance and retirement plans are also not covered in the online environment, so you have to pay for it yourself.

I value what is here too much

Indeed, contentment makes me value what is here too much.

I have read Lauren Bacall’s self-titled memoir and I really felt a deep affinity with one of the most beautiful persons ever to grace the screen. It’s a product of one’s deepest emotions and I should say she’s really very honest in this tell-all tale. What made me remember this book was the very last line. 

Do all to the glory of God

We were created to give God the glory. "Therefore,... whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."  (1 Corinthians 10:31)