Wealthy Or Rich? Is There A Difference?
Wealthy Or Rich? Is There A Difference?
By Billy B | Mind, Money
There is a massive difference between being rich and being wealthy. They are as different as living with, and without a heart. They may look like identical experiences on a spreadsheet, or from the outside looking in, but being rich and being wealthy, are two drastically different experiences.
I can remember the moment when I first noticed the difference between the two lifestyles, and the moment I chose the goal of building wealth in my life. I was at a Christian networking event I had been invited to. I am a sales person in my day job, so after engaging in small talk with a few strangers and looking for business, I found a table and waited for the speaker to take the stage.
My mind began to wander as I sat in the crowd, and I asked God: “Is selling all I am supposed to be doing with my life? Is sales my ultimate purpose in life? Are paychecks and weekends to be free all there is? Or is there more?” I had no idea the speech I was about to hear would impact my views on the meaning of wealth forever.
As the room filled to capacity, the speaker grabbed a microphone and finally walked up on the stage. His hair was grey, and he faced the crowd with the same smile I have when I feel humble and confident at the same time. I identified with him immediately. His speech began describing the early career years of his career.
“When I was younger, cockier, and didn’t know any better, I was so power hungry that I missed out on all the things I deem important to experiencing a fulfilling now.”
I liked the way he spoke. He was calm and confident. I felt his motivation was to teach and help, and not sell. I leaned back in my chair and listened deeper, like I was watching a theater performance unfold just for me.
“In my 20’s, through my 30’s, I only paid attention to the things I had to do to be promoted in the companies I worked for. I spent the majority of my young career competing against my peers and comparing my job status to the people I met. My entire self-worth was found in how high I was on the corporate ladder, and how many zeros were on my paycheck.”
“All my energy was solely focused on creating opportunities for bigger promotions, and inflating the ego that drove me. My entire life became a warped fantasy where I could one day stand on the mountain peak of power and prestige, and stare down at the world like I was above everyone else. This fantasy became the only happiness I knew. Being rich, and better off than everyone else, was the only dream I knew.”
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