The Power of Money

"If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master. The covetous man cannot so properly be said to possess wealth, as that may be said to possess him."

- Francis Bacon

"Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant."

- P.T. Barnum

Money is the most misunderstood commodity in our society, even on our planet. People today understand the price of everything and the value of nothing. There have been more conflicts, divorces, and disputes over money than anything else. In order to begin to have healthy attitudes toward money, we must understand that it is nothing more—or less—than a neutral tool or vehicle.

It is also critical to understand that money is not inherently bad, unimportant or irrelevant. Many have misquoted and misused ancient wisdom proclaiming that “...money is the root of all evil.” The context here is imperative. “For the love of money is the root of all evil,” is the actual quote, and the difference is profound. Nothing can take the place of money in the things that money does, but outside of the scope where money is useful, it has no value.

When it comes to your health, family relationships, or personal well-being, for example, money is of little importance. It serves us best when it is a facilitator of relationships, not an end in and of itself. This understanding will keep money and its detrimental pursuit in check. Once you see money with new eyes, you’ll use it better and more effectively.

You can read more from the first chapter in the excerpts section of the book's website by clicking HERE.