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4 Reasons I Want to Be a Millionaire

November 14th, 2005 · 3 Comments

These last two days have been extremely difficult for us. Our 3 year old boy has had a terrible respiratory infection. We have been to the emergency room twice in the last 24 hours and my wife and I have had about 2 hours worth of sleep. As of Monday evening our boy is getting better and we are quite relieved. As I reflect on the last 24 hours I can tell you that my level of motivation to become a millionaire has increased ten-fold. Let me tell you why.



One of the things that we had to do today was to decide who was going to take time from work to care of our son. As most of you know I am an independent contractor. I get paid by the hour so if I don’t work, I don’t get paid. My wife is also an independent contractor, but, she has the advantage of working out of the house. We decided it would have to be both of us as our son was needing a lot of care.

So what does all of this have to do with becoming a millionaire. If you are in a position where income is something you don’t have to worry about then staying at home with a loved one does not become a worrisome or difficult decision. That in itself for me is the number one reason to bust my butt to become wealthy. If that isn’t enough reason for you here are 4 more.

2) Freedom of Time: This is the ability to have the freedom to take time for whatever need.

3) Freedom of Choice: The freedom to choose what you want to do. Travel, work, relax, etc.

4) Freedom to Give: The freedom to share your wealth by giving to charities, your family, and those in need.

Regards

Tags: Motivation · My Personal Entries

3 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Nathan // Nov 14, 2005 at 11:43 pm

    Even more of a goal is to become a millionaire by means of passive income. That way you can take time off whenever, even go on holidays whilst other people make the money for you.

  • 2 Russell // Nov 15, 2005 at 6:22 pm

    My thoughts go out to you and your family Ray! I hope that your son can feel 100% better and that you and your wife can get some rest!

    Now that you have realized these four reasons, it’s important that you remember them and continue to take action. As I’m learning, dreaming doesn’t get you very far!

    Also, I think this new design is the best so far! :)

  • 3 Ray // Nov 15, 2005 at 8:56 pm

    Russell,

    Thank you very much for your kind words. My son is getting alot better, I think we’ll get some good rest tonight.

    You are so right, dreaming without action can only take you so far. The right motivation can get you to take action.

    As for the new design, thanks, I like it because it is uncluttered. I was getting too carried away with trying to monetize the site and was taking my eyes of the content.

    Thanks

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