Monday 26 April 2010
How 'Rich' are you?
The 2010 'Rich List' has just come out.
It's easy to feel envious of those people who have millions (many of whom have worked damn hard to get that money). They don't have to worry about bills, they can spend whatever they want-on whatever they want. Holidays, cars, homes, luxuries etc etc.
But hold on a minute!....how many of them are happy?
Ok, I know you'd be happy if you had that money, but for how long?
You see some of the people I coach are millionaires (celebrities, sport stars, successful business people) -and some of them are very unhappy.
Why is that?
Well, once the novelty of money has worn off, life becomes 'normal' again-and we take for granted what we do have, and start focusing on what we don't have.
For millionaires - it's often things like:
- Security for their family (fear of kidnapping/mugging)
- Fear of losing it all
- The feeling that they don't have enough (yes, really)
- Not yet achieved the success they really want
- No love in their life/ unhappy with their relationship
- The pressure that comes with having wealth, and the stress it causes in relationships
- A regret that they even got it in the first place (common amongst lottery winners)
Sadly, money doesn't guarantee happiness or health -which are the things that everyone really wants. So next time you are wishing you had their money-think about what it is you really want in your life and what you have now.
Happiness and health-the only riches that matter - when all is said and done.
How many of you are on that 'rich' list?
Amana
Straight forward, straight talking Coach.
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