There is something called the novelty effect. It’s when you get something new. It is fun. It is exciting. After some time, those feelings fade away. It either becomes a thing you use as a tool or disregard and toss out your life. After experiencing this with a few things, whether it be a fancy … Read more
You also won’t get rich working alone. That statement is more true than the one about working for yourself. The problem is that no one in the world actually works for themselves. If they believe they do, they are delusional or already have millions in the bank. Restauranteers work for the banks they took loans … Read more
My friend Holly Ridings once said, “Did you know that if you have a fridge in your own home, that you’re richer than 75% of the world?” I said, “Whoa, no way!” She said, “Yeah, look it up!” So I did. Now if people ask me if I’m rich, I say this: “Yes, I’m richer … Read more
The ability to distinguish who is and isn’t your friend. Friends will change and try to take advantage of you. Others will talk behind your back or even try to defame you. The world will start to become a lonely place. The only way to minimize these risks is to be prepared before it happens. … Read more
Background information from the person that asked this question: I’m 25 years old. I was raised as a member of the middle class. My parents do not come from wealth, and we were not at all wealthy (by Silicon Valley standards) when they were raising me. My parents ended up starting a couple of companies … Read more
On Quora someone asked: My parents owned/own a decent sized company, so I grew up as a “privileged” young woman in the US, as some would put it. On top of that, both of my parents are heirs to each of their family’s fortunes. Growing up, my parents raised me with a strict set of … Read more
Yes, Zig Ziglar said that if you can help enough people get everything they want, then you will ultimately get everything you want. — Originally posted on Quora.
Tried to create wealth. I put it at the forefront of my life. Instead, I just lost everything I had. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette of Social Media: How to Connect and Respond to Others in the World of Social Media
Being expected to pay for everything when going out. Having others feel that there is a sense of obligation for me to donate to their cause, whether I believe in it or not. Being used for the money I have. Having fake friends who are just by my side due to my success, but leave … Read more
My friend did horrible in school. Hell, his GPA (Grade Point Average) and BAC (Blood Alcohol Content Level) were about the same, a solid 1.0. He had every odd job possible, from making sandwiches at Togos to being a lifeguard. Then he found what he wanted to do. He spent ten years, from age 17, … Read more