I love thoughtful prompts when I see them. Like this one posed by the ladies of hive community -
Do you see yourself as more motivated by passion, profit or independence?
Coincidentally, I was talking to someone today about why we need to struggle or work so hard for whatever we want. I was like ‘would it not just be better if money was part of whatever else came with having life, and being able to breathe?’ This was a question I already knew the answer to but for you to understand, the context of our conversation, I’m sharing this.
Source I just wanted to hear his opinion on things like these, and while we talked, he casually mentioned that 80 percent of people who are currently chasing after financial freedom, aren’t fueled by passion. It’s mostly by profit or some other reason. Of course this isn’t me stating him word for word, but this literally sums up what he said.
Everytime I want a thing, of all the options that would pop up of getting it, having to depend on someone else isn’t always among the list. That never even seems like an option to me because I find it very hard to ask for things. And if eventually, it becomes the only option I have, it proves a hurdle bringing myself to eventually ask. This, dear reader, is what motivates me- Independence. I find it hard depending on others, for something I can work very hard to achieve.
I love it that everytime I want something, and I set my mind to getting that, i get it. The sleepless nights, the nights where my bones are saddled with exhaustion, everything becomes a thing of the past when I get to afford the things I want. Although my motivation is driven by independence, it is also driven by profit.
You might not know this about me, but when I have a task at hand, or I land myself a new job, I think of some things that I’ll use in rewarding myself after I’m done. If it’s something I can get pictures of, I save pictures of it. I do this so whenever I begin to get unmotivated, I go back to look at what I can’t have yet and my drive is fueled more. I go back to where I stated the things I want to achieve, and look how far behind I am, or how much more I need to do before I win. This is all I need to get me motivated - the thought of what I stand to gain.
Motivation for me could be anything between profit and independence. The idea of dependence seems like stress to me and so, I’ll rather work for that which I want. I’m glad the universe aligns with me in that aspect, and always makes this work out for me. I’m currently at a stage where I believe that anything I want, that is definitely what I’d get. As long as it’s something I can work for. I’d willingly let go of my sleep, work on tired days, pull myself out of bed when necessary, stay away from books or movies, whenever there’s a task at hand. As long as my finances aren’t at the level I want them to be.
Having passion fuel one’s road to financial freedom, is an amazing thing, to be very honest. But for me at the moment, my passion doesn’t seem like it has the potential to bring me the financial stability I’m aiming for. I’d rather work now, achieve success to a certain degree, before I begin to indulge in the things I’m passionate about.
Thanks for reading.
Unsourced image is mine.