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We’ve been very busy lately.
In the midst of my usual job, organising our son’s 7th birthday party and writing this blog, we’ve had a lot of clients coming in to have their resume done through our home business.
As we schedule more clients and try to find a way to get the work done, I’ve found myself saying to my wife, “Just think about the money.”
It’s a nice platitude to use when we have so much on our plate and we’re certainly blessed to have so many people coming to see us, but I have to ask myself, is money the right thing to be thinking about?
If I am too busy and am running myself into the ground, should I really be thinking about the money?
Shouldn’t I also be thinking about my children? Making sure that I’m spending time with them?
Shouldn’t I also be thinking about my health? Making sure that I’m not getting too stressed and finding the time to exercise properly?
I’ve met a lot of people who think about the money as they work excessive hours.
Unfortunately, such thinking can justify the wrong types of behaviours and let’s face it, if we’re only working for the money, I’m sure that there are better uses of our time and energy.
From now on, I’m planning to think about other, more meaningful things as well as money to make sure that I’m living a more balanced life.
Who’s with me?
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March 12, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Vicky
So true! I’m with you on that.
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March 12, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Vicky
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March 13, 2012 at 12:08 am
annette
Lets not kid ourselves, the only reason most people work is for the money.
Money also allows us to spend time with the kids but in different ways….like holidays, sports,it can give them a better education and a lot of other things.
As my kids get older I have found that there has certainly been years where bonding is more important than the money and other years where their growth has needed the money.
So yes Darren a balance is definitely required and each person will be different, it is whatever works for them
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March 13, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Annette, the balance is the key here. If we’re only thinking about the money without considering the other important aspects of life, we get ourselves into trouble.
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March 13, 2012 at 6:46 am
granbee
I was just thinking that instead of focusing on the money with all those extra resume writing jobs, focus on how much you are encouraging these folks and helping them to work towards their dreams! That one thought change should energize you a lot, given your last post!
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March 13, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Darren Poke
That’s a great perspective Rose and it certainly is a blessing to be able to assist others with their careers.
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March 13, 2012 at 7:51 am
Debbie
I echo what granbee said! Praying that works for you!
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March 13, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Debbie
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March 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Lynne
I really agree with you. Money can’t pay the quality time that we can give to our family and money can’t pay the good health that we should have. Yes we need money but you are right there are a lot of better things that we need our time and energy.
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March 13, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Lynne
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March 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Jill
Maybe using the extra money you and your family have accumulated in a positive way, say sponsoring a child or buying a village chickens or a goat, may show your children just what power money can have for us and maybe for those less fortunate.
We as a family each year buy school supplies,immunisations and last year a well for an under priviledged village .
I always enjoy reading your comments, thank you for the effort you put in. There are many like myself that enjoy reading your messages but dont make comments, I also enjoy your other readers insights and comments… Thank you everyone, a massive group effort for a well balanced view.
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March 13, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Darren Poke
That’s an awesome idea Jill and thanks for commenting.
I agree with you, it’s a great group here. Everyone’s perspectives are welcome and valued.
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