Want to be poor your whole life? Be nice

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.

It is the LOVE of money that has lead to the practices that are 'acceptable business' in our modern society.

The LOVE of material wealth (stuff) is also bad for you, it always comes with strings and you are never fully satisfied, and in order to keep getting some satisfaction one needs to acquire more loot.

Money is a tool, it has been badly abused, but it is a useful tool.

Stuff is good, to a point, but all things in moderation.

One can be comfortable in their life and still retain their integrity.

No one needs to live in a 5 bedroom house, no one needs 3.5 vehicles, no one needs a TV in every room, no one needs an Iphone/Pad thingy along with a computer and an x-box and a....

One can live comfortably with a two bedroom house, with a (singular) TV in the living room, with a proper phone and one (a) computer.

Its the choices to have it all and as much of it as possible that has lead to a society that is drunk on material possessions which leads to these dishonest, mean, practices.

You're absolutely right. You may be poor, but at least you'll be rich in spirit.

And washing my car every morning in good spirit! woohoo, you go boy!

What is integrity and why is it so important to long term wealth?

Integrity is about being honest with others and adhering to high moral standards. It is also about doing what you say you will do.

When you act with integrity, your customers, colleagues and staff will place their trust in you. They know that you mean what you say and that you will not let them down.

They know that you will give them the best quality for their money and they know that you will not cheat them.

We have all heard the phrase ‘A man is nothing without his word’ and that is 100% true! Integrity is the essence of everything. In everything that you do, act with integrity.

When you are able to keep your word and deliver on your promise, people can trust you and your business. And trust builds long lasting relationships.

It is evident almost everywhere, between old friends, married couples, business partners, etc, all those successful relationships are all build on a very strong bond of trust.

In a world where so many people are unethical and dishonest, build your reputation on integrity and you will have an endless supply of customers, suppliers, investors and business partners.

Over the years, think about those that have approached you to enter into an agreement, be it business or whatever. I know I can list quite a few that I have turned down (many of them, no matter how great the opportunities to make money seemed to be. I can not and will not put myself at risk of personal or financial loss due to working with someone or being in ANY relationship where I know they are not honest, loyal or have in general: INTEGRITY.


Remember that it takes a lifetime to build some things and only a second to lose, so always act with integrity, treasure it and you will possess one of the greatest strengths of all.

It's not that I am expecting to be rich, I just want to be comfortable enough financially to not ever have to rely on others for my own wants/needs. I have a family to look after and want things for them, yet it seems as though the system is designed to give just enough for the common folks to be comfy, but never really get ahead far enough to be self reliant.

I want to break out of that system is all yet it seems that the goal posts are forever moving away just as I get close.

I can't help but feel like there is no way to get ahead in life unless you are taking advantage of someone else in some way. The system is so foul and corrupt that it's almost as if you do things honorably and with integrity, you get nothing but walked on. If you are willing to compromise your principles, and financially curbstomp people's faces however you can in business, you will be rewarded with great riches.

I really don't understand the world anymore these days. The whole work hard, be nice, honor, integrity thing gets you nowhere but screwed anymore. I'm starting to lose hope.

Is anyone else feeling like this?

I can't help but feel like there is no way to get ahead in life unless you are taking advantage of someone else in some way. The system is so foul and corrupt that it's almost as if you do things honorably and with integrity, you get nothing but walked on. If you are willing to compromise your principles, and financially curbstomp people's faces however you can in business, you will be rewarded with great riches.

I really don't understand the world anymore these days. The whole work hard, be nice, honor, integrity thing gets you nowhere but screwed anymore. I'm starting to lose hope.

Is anyone else feeling like this?

Mis-placed blame.

Nice has little to do with lack of success.

A plan, determination, a little progress each day, and time.

nope.
all companies I have ever worked for (I am 47 now) require there workers and managers (especially managers) to be horrible, uncaring people.
They always promote the worst types of people into the higher management.

Whatever you want to believe.

I've been self-employed for 10 years, and I never cheat an employee or customer.... even to my own disadvantage.

Not one customer or ex-employee could or would say I delt them anything but fair. That's being nice in my book.

And I'm not poor.

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.

It is the LOVE of money that has lead to the practices that are 'acceptable business' in our modern society.

The LOVE of material wealth (stuff) is also bad for you, it always comes with strings and you are never fully satisfied, and in order to keep getting some satisfaction one needs to acquire more loot.

Money is a tool, it has been badly abused, but it is a useful tool.

Stuff is good, to a point, but all things in moderation.

One can be comfortable in their life and still retain their integrity.

No one needs to live in a 5 bedroom house, no one needs 3.5 vehicles, no one needs a TV in every room, no one needs an Iphone/Pad thingy along with a computer and an x-box and a....

One can live comfortably with a two bedroom house, with a (singular) TV in the living room, with a proper phone and one (a) computer.

Its the choices to have it all and as much of it as possible that has lead to a society that is drunk on material possessions which leads to these dishonest, mean, practices.

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.

It is the LOVE of money that has lead to the practices that are 'acceptable business' in our modern society.

The LOVE of material wealth (stuff) is also bad for you, it always comes with strings and you are never fully satisfied, and in order to keep getting some satisfaction one needs to acquire more loot.

Money is a tool, it has been badly abused, but it is a useful tool.

Stuff is good, to a point, but all things in moderation.

One can be comfortable in their life and still retain their integrity.

No one needs to live in a 5 bedroom house, no one needs 3.5 vehicles, no one needs a TV in every room, no one needs an Iphone/Pad thingy along with a computer and an x-box and a....

One can live comfortably with a two bedroom house, with a (singular) TV in the living room, with a proper phone and one (a) computer.

Its the choices to have it all and as much of it as possible that has lead to a society that is drunk on material possessions which leads to these dishonest, mean, practices.

It is according to what you consider poor. I don't want to be rich, I never have. Being rich has to many problems that come with it.

I would rather be rich in my spirit and love of God and his Son Jesus the Christ. I have love for my follow man, some I just do like because of their bad actions, but I pray for them.

You would benefit from realizing how much of success is actually mental. That's all I can say for now. I'm going to bed.
Good luck!

I can't help but feel like there is no way to get ahead in life unless you are taking advantage of someone else in some way. The system is so foul and corrupt that it's almost as if you do things honorably and with integrity, you get nothing but walked on. If you are willing to compromise your principles, and financially curbstomp people's faces however you can in business, you will be rewarded with great riches.

I really don't understand the world anymore these days. The whole work hard, be nice, honor, integrity thing gets you nowhere but screwed anymore. I'm starting to lose hope.

Is anyone else feeling like this?

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.

It is the LOVE of money that has lead to the practices that are 'acceptable business' in our modern society.

The LOVE of material wealth (stuff) is also bad for you, it always comes with strings and you are never fully satisfied, and in order to keep getting some satisfaction one needs to acquire more loot.

Money is a tool, it has been badly abused, but it is a useful tool.

Stuff is good, to a point, but all things in moderation.

One can be comfortable in their life and still retain their integrity.

No one needs to live in a 5 bedroom house, no one needs 3.5 vehicles, no one needs a TV in every room, no one needs an Iphone/Pad thingy along with a computer and an x-box and a....

One can live comfortably with a two bedroom house, with a (singular) TV in the living room, with a proper phone and one (a) computer.

Its the choices to have it all and as much of it as possible that has lead to a society that is drunk on material possessions which leads to these dishonest, mean, practices.

I can't help but feel like there is no way to get ahead in life unless you are taking advantage of someone else in some way. The system is so foul and corrupt that it's almost as if you do things honorably and with integrity, you get nothing but walked on. If you are willing to compromise your principles, and financially curbstomp people's faces however you can in business, you will be rewarded with great riches.

I really don't understand the world anymore these days. The whole work hard, be nice, honor, integrity thing gets you nowhere but screwed anymore. I'm starting to lose hope.

Is anyone else feeling like this?