If I'm so smart, why am I not rich?

By "rich" I mean financially independent, like "F*** you money" rich.

1. I actually am rich in many ways

There are many other ways to be rich beyond money. I have a great family. I have a wonderful wife. I have a job I enjoy that pays well beyond what I need to survive. I live in one of the most exciting eras to be alive, in one of the best social / political systems the world has seen. All of these things make me richer than most people who have ever lived. I thank God for that, and I hope I never lose sight of this fact.

2. Intention

I've actually never set out to become rich...

3. Focus

I've explored many avenues professionally rather than focused on one niche.

4. Priorities

People who pursue money tend to make a lot of sacrifices. I've taken a balanced approach.

5. Discipline

Sure, I could pursue side projects or career advancement if I spent a little less time on Twitter, or if I woke up a little earlier.

6. Action

I've had ideas for businesses I could start, but so far they've remained ideas.

7. Network

I could spend more time building my network in hopes to open up new opportunities

8. Risk aversion

Making big money often involves risk (investing, starting a business), and I'm naturally risk averse

9. Competition

There are a lot of people who like making money, it turns out

10. Luck

Some people are born into wealth. Not me, though.

11. I sold all of the Bitcoin I bought in 2013... in 2013

This one explains itself 😂

younes @younes

What would your counter list be? If you were to advise your friend, for example.

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tanner_west @tanner_west

Is this along the lines of what you had in mind? https://notepd.com/idea/reasons-i-am-rich-beyond-my-wildest-dreams-09uyj

Sort of. I had in mind the opposite of each item. I am so smart and here is how I am going to get rich ;)
Intention -> Here is my number $$$$
Focus -> These are the niches I will focus on.
etc.

The list you created is great too :)

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chantelle @chantelle

I want to be in a disposition someday that I can be a 'f*ck you money'' kind of rich lol. Thanks for sharing this! It is a good read.

Tanner_west

If I'm so smart, why am I not rich?

1. I actually am rich in many ways

2. Intention

3. Focus

4. Priorities

5. Discipline

6. Action

7. Network

8. Risk aversion

9. Competition

10. Luck

11. I sold all of the Bitcoin I bought in 2013... in 2013

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