Gaining the World but Losing Everything

Answer this question: If given the choice, would you truly do what you want for a minor pay out and stand up for what you believe you want or be paid handsomely to deliver a message that you don't really believe in?

Most people face this question everyday and choose the latter because compensation trumps integrity in most scenarios. The pursuit of money is a road that most people travel and endure to live a lifestyle that will make them and their families comfortable. But it seems as though most people seem to forget that all money isn't good money, and money never equals happiness. The best way to get to wherever you are going is to do it with sort of pride and with your moral compass set on a positive road. The easy way isn't always the best way, and all that glitters isn't gold. Every opportunity offered to you is a test to see if you deserve what you are asking for. Chances are the instant gratification that you receive when chasing after frivolous things, such as money, aren't really worth the sacrifice you made to get it.

The point when money becomes personified and integrity goes out of the door is the time when you've lost. You are willing to do any and everything to get money you discard the foundation and belief's you've established. The allure and intoxicating smell of money becomes all you worry about. It's like you become a whole different person and change everything about yourself for something that is as fleeting as the seasons.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be wealthy and pursing money to maintain a certain lifestyle, but things get foul when money becomes your only obsession. It's the classic case of absolute power corrupting absolutely; the power of the money you are trying to pursue will make and break you. Giving an inanimate object such as money control over your life will almost always negatively affect you in many facets of your life especially in cases where you sacrifice your 'soul' in doing so. By all means, get your money and be successful; I encourage it but don't lose who you are in the process. So excuse me for using a 'Ronnie Hoe Quote' but "Make the money, don't let the money make you".

Until next time folks '...Keep calm and carry on'