Why Get Rich When You Can Be Wealthy

"Any fool can get rich; the wise get wealthy." -- Chris Widener

What is unfortunate is that so many people give up so much else in life in order to get those large sums of money.

First Of All Let Me Explain My Quote About Rich Fools

These people are rich, not wealthy. Rich people are people with lots of money. Wealthy people are people who are rich in life. This would include financial stability and freedom, but goes deeper into spiritual health, emotional and relational health, and of course physical health.

Why get rich when getting rich is easy. It is simply a discipline that anyone can do if they so choose. There are many examples of people who have made very little money who have left vast fortunes. Spend less than you earn, save more than you spend. Put what you spend into an interest bearing investment. Do this over a long period of time and you will get rich.

Wealthy? That Is Something Altogether Different

The fact is that it takes time to make money. And every moment of time you spend in the pursuit of money is a moment of time taken from something else that would make you wealthy in life.

So let me ask you: Are you on the fast track toward riches? Or are you on the long-track toward true wealth?

Are you being wise with your finances so as to secure long-term financial stability and independence? I hope so, because that is certainly a part of being wealthy.

Are You Investing In Those Closest To You

Are you taking good care of yourself physically? I hope so because if you don't, you won't get the mileage out of it that you were intended too! Physical health is part of being wealthy!

Are you taking care of your spiritual life? I hope so because I don't think there are any more important questions we can answer than those whose answers will play themselves out for eternity. In my mind, spiritual questions make all the others seem like child's play.

Are You Taking Good Care Of Yourself Emotionally

All in all, I have decided that I don't want to stoop to being rich. That is too low of a goal for me. Why get rich? I want to be wealthy - financially yes, but not to the exclusion of my body, soul and spirit. Not to the exclusion of deep and meaningful relationships with my friends and family.

How about you? Will you be rich or wealthy?