After posting 21 money stories and lessons, let’s cut down the chase and get to the bottom: Where is the best place for your money? Story 22: In 1843, Pastor Russell Conwell was approached by a few poor young men. They asked him to lecture them so that they could have college experience. Conwell decided […]
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Do You Expect Riches (21/22)?
Story21: A college graduate was thrilled to work for the insurance giant, W. Clement Stone. He asked Stone for some sales leads. Stone had his secretary type a list and give it to him. The young man left Stone’s office full of hope and passion with the leads, and he sold four insurance policies. At […]
Are You Giving To Receive (20/22)?
Story 20: When I was a college student, I commuted by subway each day. One late afternoon, the subway was so crowded as usual that we were practically rubbing each other’s clothes. Suddenly, the lady standing left to me screamed, “Oh my God, oh my God! Someone stole my wallet right out of my bag.” […]
A Must Skill To Prosper (19/22)
Story 19: Some years ago, American business investor Warren Buffett was invited to speak at a business school. One student stood up and asked him, “ What is a good way to advance in a company?” After giving some thought with a long pause, Buffett surprised everyone in the room. “Get comfortable with public speaking,” […]
Do You Allow Your Rich Good (18/22)?
Story 18: At a multi-day seminar hosted by the motivational guru Tony Robbins, a young man stood up and claimed that he wanted to attend Tony’s Mastery University, which required $20,000. The problem? Funds! Out of curiosity, Tony asked about his career, and the young man hesitated, “I play guitar. I’m also a student at […]
Your Time Choice Is Money (17/22)
Story 17 : Jesus befriended two sisters, Mary and Martha (Luke 10: 38-41). While Jesus visited their home, they each chose a priority for the same hour while Jesus was there. Martha busied herself with the most trivial tasks to show her hospitality. Instead of focusing on meal preparation with joy, she was distracted and […]
Are You At A Job Or Work (15/22)?
Story 15: How was David, a nobody shepherd boy in the Bible, recommended to King Saul who promoted David to pinnacle success? Look at how David was overlooked at home (1 Samuel 16). David’s father had so many sons and didn’t even remember David’s existence when the prophet Samuel came to visit. All his older […]
How Are You Managing Money Now (14/22)?
Story 14: Spirit has heard you; you want more money NOW! But first, how are you managing the money you have now? How you currently manage what you possess is an indication of how the money will flow to you or repel from you. Jesus revealed the secret of receiving wealth in the story of […]
Are You Willing To Go The Extra Mile (13/22)?
Story 13: It was pouring in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An elderly lady entered a nearby department store to kill time while waiting for the rain to slow down. She went from counter to counter, and most of the store workers noticed her idling and made no contact with her. However, at one counter, a young salesman […]
How Passionate Are You (12/22)?
Story 12: In March 2022, on the beach of Newport in the state of Oregon, the Sylvia Beach Hotel celebrated its 35th anniversary. This hotel was originally built between 1910 to 1913, and it was named the New Cliff House. Later it was renamed as the Hotel Gilmore. In the 80s, both Goody Cable and […]
Can You Act On Intuition (11/22)?
Story 11: In the late 80s, Jeff Arch was in his 30s, running a tae-kwon-do studio and raising two young children with his wife in a small town in Virginia. He woke up one early morning around 3 o’clock and couldn’t go back to sleep. He got up and turned on the TV in another […]
Money Loves Gratitude (10/22)
Story 10: You may have seen Joe Vitale in the movie, The Secret. He’s well-recognized as a spiritual teacher and a prolific wealth writer. During the years of being homeless in Houston, Texas, he spent most of his waking hours in the public library to stay physically comfortable. He had been in an extended and desolate […]
Turn Your Anger Into Money (9/22)
Story 9: In the late 70s, Debbi Fields was a housewife. One day, her husband took her to an after-work gathering in a fancy mansion. As she was in the library appreciating the plethora of book collections, the owner walked in and blurted out, “What are you doing here?” Taken by surprise, she timidly replied, […]
What’s Your Feeling Toward Money (8/22)?
Story 8: I was born during the Chinese Cultural Revolution in the late 60s. As a baby, my parents were both sent to separate concentration camps. But my father stayed closer to me, visited me at boarding schools, and took me to visit my mother under authority. In the 70s, China suffered severe material and […]
Believing In Seeing The Money (7/22)
Story 7: I have a disclaimer here: You may get irritated with this story, but I included this story intentionally to raise our money awareness. I challenge you to read through to get the point. From 1977 to 1987, ABC Television Network in America ran a successful series, The Love Boat. The lead actor Gavin […]
Who’s Your Wealth Company (5/22)?
Story 5: At a wealth-building seminar, a young man who worked as a brick worker got up and asked the presenter, “How did you become so rich?” The presenter gave him four words, “Keep the right company.” If you want to raise your wealth consciousness by attracting and retaining more money, whom are you hanging out […]
Do You Trust Yourself With Money (4/22)?
Have you heard the songs of “Starry Starry Night” or “Bye Bye Miss American Pie?” For over 50 years, “American Pie” graced the music world with its uniqueness in both music and lyrics. The iconic song has been played on YouTube millions of times. Songwriter Don McLean’s career journey may enlighten you. Raised with a […]
What’s Your Money Routine (3/22)
Story 3: When you watch top athletes soaring with phenomenal performances, are you fascinated by their physical apparatus? Jerry Rice, one of the best wide receivers in US football history, has inspired many young football players with his self-discipline. The former head coach of the Denver Broncos, Mike Shanahan, said that Jerry was not the […]
Where Is The Secret of Money
Hello, dear one! You’ve wanted a pile of money to ease your life, and you’ve done them all. You read these books multiple times, but you seem to stand in the same place year after year: The Secret. Rich Dad Poor Dad. Think And Grow Rich. The Rich Man in Babylon. […]