It's Not About the Money
Purpose is one of my favorite subjects. Whether it's something all-encompassing such as someone's life purpose or a company's mission, or something as simple as why I may be reading a particular book or have chosen a specific restaurant.
We all have reasons for things. Every one of us. Even if we don't give it a great deal of thought, behind every decision and choice, there is an underlying purpose, a reason for that choice.
In many cases, though, what we think is the reason, is not what should be driving us.
Success mentor and one of my favorite modern-day philosophers, Jim Rohn, had this to say on the subject:
"Seek to become a millionaire. Not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it."
It's not about the money. It's about who we become in the process.
The lessons learned, the skills gained, the relationships forged, the personal discipline honed, and the integrity we affirmed will matter far more than what is in the bank account.
I have found that this insight applies to every significant goal we set for ourselves.
With the new year, many of us have already set out on a quest to achieve something important. It may be about our health, finances, work, relationships, or all of the above.
It's vital to remember that the real value in achieving whatever we have chosen to pursue is who we become in the process. Once we embrace that, a shift will happen, and we will make better choices in everything.
We will begin by asking ourselves a different question. It won't be about what we want to do or achieve anymore. Instead, our first question will be about who we want to become. Then we can choose the path that will take us there.
What is true for us as individuals is also true for our businesses and the teams we lead.
