Did you watch the programme on TV last night on Money?
An interesting look into how people sign up to and pay hundreds of pounds to learn how to become rich by a varying cross mix of motivational speakers and self taught "Money" gurus...
How; if you literally rub your ears every morning, chant "I am an excellent money manager" and have a certain mindset you will surely earn the money that dreams are made of. Being able to set goals such as I will have made X millions in 3 years/ 4 years and this will be achieved by buying property or investing in stocks and shares... Can this really be there case?
Now I am not judging these speakers, gurus..whatever they are... crikey they have worked something right and are living the good life, but when they inspire people to part with their money and often these fees that are paid to attend these seminars are from people who need to borrow that money in the first to place. Shouldn't there be responsibility or some sort of ownership that the money guru has to take on board and be open, honest and transparent that this MAY not work for them and they shouldn't borrow that money or use those savings for this quite expensive option?
The funny thing was that when the interviewer asked one of the Money gurus, do you like to spend money? He replied "No", I don't like to shop and don't know how to spend it".... this was quite ironic since he was wearing an expensive Gucci belt around his waist... Clearly showing where he spends those fees he has made from the savings of others...
In this rat race will all live; there will be lots of these types of people out there who can show you the quick and easy way to make money; with their hand clapping and pearly white teeth but as with everything, take a step back and think... is this for me, will this really make me happy and content and does this really matter?
True happiness as WE ALL KNOW doesn't come from money itself, it comes from in my opinion; caring for those around you with sharing your TIME, calling those you love/care for and saying "Hello...How are you? and letting people know you are there for them in all times.
T.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Friday, 18 November 2011
Long time
Hello... It has been a long time time since I wrote my blog, partly because I started a new job and partly because I am spending my spare time with my beautiful young daughter. When you start a new job; you get immersed into the role and want to give it the best you have; and more then often don't get a chance to do the things you love... like writing in blogs ; )
So...I have a few comeback stories for my blog, the first is of a self realisation I have had over the last 3 months. My new job has led me to spend more time in the Mecca of Money..."The City" in London and one day as I walked through the streets paved with gold; I caught a glimpse; a reflection of myself in the clear crystal windows from one of the many luxury boutiques scattered in The City that are there to allure the rich and as I see a polished looking young "city dressed" man with the look of someone who may be a trader, a banker, a someone who may be a city *anker; I stop and think I am not the same as them... am I?
A look/image that can give off the impression of success and wealth is almost worn by 90% of the people in the city, a look of huge bonuses and a multi million pound roof over their heads for a home. A look of arrogance and snobbishness; yet as I look the same but I am completely at war in my mind that I am not the same as these folk; and I do care about the hardworking people of this world; like the Alfreds; a young black man who is a parking attendant to the *ankers car park outside the city. I take the time to spend 10 mins of my day speaking with him every time I park and say "How are you", "make sure you wrap up"; "let me get you a coffee"? I wonder if everyone does this; if they even notice him to know that he has been there since 6am in the cold mornings with a smile as they park their £100K cars and walk off.
This new contention in my mind gets me thinking if there are others like me that have this smooth and successful external image for work; but inside are yearning for all people to behave like decent human beings and to take time out to know others and value their work whatever it is; be it a cleaner or the CEO. I hope there are because I for one will remain true to myself and will always keep talking to the other half; the real half and the half of humanity that keep this world working for the Rich NO matter what I may look like from the outside.
I hope you do to.
My second story is of a VP of Sales of a large Software company (BMC ) that a close friend of mine recently interviewed with. The VP (Jeremy Duggan) a successful 29 year Sales Director whom managed a $1 Billion business; and consequently had earned a lot of money from a very young age. The interview began with a hostile and very 80's archaic approach from the VP; and continued into a barrage of uncomfortable and bullish questions to my friend whom decided after 20 Min's that she could not work for such a tyrant. She decided to gracefully bow out of the interview...however; as she was about to walk out the room the tyrant said "well at least I will go home tonight and feed my 3 beautiful children organic food"....
Is this man for real? Clearly; he lives in a world where one measures success and happiness by whether or not one feeds their children organic food or not. When I heard this story; I like many thought that he has absolutely no grasp or concept of the real world. How shallow his life must be; how sad his life must be and if I can say and I am sure you will agree...what a sad little man.
Can what we eat and feed on really define us and can such a remark really make one feel superior to another human being... is this really how Rich people feel? Organic...food with a slight hint of mud and that costs higher governs and rules such imbeciles...What will happen when if he ever discovers Yubari Watermelons or a White Alba Truffle...He will probably sell his family to buy these and then remark to others that he ate such food. : (
Sorry for being out of touch with you....I promise to keep writing more often.
T
So...I have a few comeback stories for my blog, the first is of a self realisation I have had over the last 3 months. My new job has led me to spend more time in the Mecca of Money..."The City" in London and one day as I walked through the streets paved with gold; I caught a glimpse; a reflection of myself in the clear crystal windows from one of the many luxury boutiques scattered in The City that are there to allure the rich and as I see a polished looking young "city dressed" man with the look of someone who may be a trader, a banker, a someone who may be a city *anker; I stop and think I am not the same as them... am I?
A look/image that can give off the impression of success and wealth is almost worn by 90% of the people in the city, a look of huge bonuses and a multi million pound roof over their heads for a home. A look of arrogance and snobbishness; yet as I look the same but I am completely at war in my mind that I am not the same as these folk; and I do care about the hardworking people of this world; like the Alfreds; a young black man who is a parking attendant to the *ankers car park outside the city. I take the time to spend 10 mins of my day speaking with him every time I park and say "How are you", "make sure you wrap up"; "let me get you a coffee"? I wonder if everyone does this; if they even notice him to know that he has been there since 6am in the cold mornings with a smile as they park their £100K cars and walk off.
This new contention in my mind gets me thinking if there are others like me that have this smooth and successful external image for work; but inside are yearning for all people to behave like decent human beings and to take time out to know others and value their work whatever it is; be it a cleaner or the CEO. I hope there are because I for one will remain true to myself and will always keep talking to the other half; the real half and the half of humanity that keep this world working for the Rich NO matter what I may look like from the outside.
I hope you do to.
My second story is of a VP of Sales of a large Software company (BMC ) that a close friend of mine recently interviewed with. The VP (Jeremy Duggan) a successful 29 year Sales Director whom managed a $1 Billion business; and consequently had earned a lot of money from a very young age. The interview began with a hostile and very 80's archaic approach from the VP; and continued into a barrage of uncomfortable and bullish questions to my friend whom decided after 20 Min's that she could not work for such a tyrant. She decided to gracefully bow out of the interview...however; as she was about to walk out the room the tyrant said "well at least I will go home tonight and feed my 3 beautiful children organic food"....
Is this man for real? Clearly; he lives in a world where one measures success and happiness by whether or not one feeds their children organic food or not. When I heard this story; I like many thought that he has absolutely no grasp or concept of the real world. How shallow his life must be; how sad his life must be and if I can say and I am sure you will agree...what a sad little man.
Can what we eat and feed on really define us and can such a remark really make one feel superior to another human being... is this really how Rich people feel? Organic...food with a slight hint of mud and that costs higher governs and rules such imbeciles...What will happen when if he ever discovers Yubari Watermelons or a White Alba Truffle...He will probably sell his family to buy these and then remark to others that he ate such food. : (
Sorry for being out of touch with you....I promise to keep writing more often.
T
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