They say money is the root of all evil, but when you ask who doesn’t want money, nobody will say no. Or is there anyone in this world who would truly say they don’t want money? I don’t think so. What we can say instead is, “I want money that I work for,” or better still, “money that is legitimate and comes from the right source.”
We all know the influence money has on a person’s life. Yet money on its own is useless if it’s not put to use. Imagine having a house stacked with money while you’re sick, but you can’t get access to the hospital or use the money in any way. What do you think would happen? At that moment, the money would serve no purpose since it isn’t being used.
Some people see money as simply an exchange of value. This is true because we receive it for services rendered, whether directly or indirectly. Money is good, but it all depends on how we use it.
Today, I was talking to some friends about how rich men spend money and throw elaborate parties. One of my friends said it was a total waste of resources, while another argued that such events are for building meaningful connections.
Imagine when they are expecting important guests from all over the world, you should know they won’t organize the event carelessly. Apart from the celebration itself, it serves as an avenue to exchange pleasantries and expand one’s horizon in terms of networking.
I once heard a story about a wealthy man celebrating his 10th anniversary. He invited guests from across the country, including one man who ran a business empire in the UK. Initially, that guest said he wouldn’t attend because he had a business meeting. However, he later argued that the celebrant was not an ordinary man and eventually flew in with his private jet just to attend. If it had been someone of lesser means, people would have quickly labelled it wasteful or extravagant.
Money is powerful: it is a tool for those who can manage it well and put it to good use. At the same time, it can also become destructive depending on who wields it. Ultimately, it is not money itself that matters, but how we use it.