Throughout the years, I’ve been fortunate to meet and correspond with millionaires and billionaires. Their demeanor and lifestyle, for the most part, is grounded and simple. No flashy attire, personality, and the like. Just average, everyday people. I’ve read books about them, followed their companies, spoke to people who knew them, learned about their interests, followed their rise to fame and fortune, etc.
I did not come from a family of wealth. In fact, when my parents separated in the early 80s, I entered a period where I was living just above the poverty line. My mother was a factory employee, and the wages were just enough to make ends meet. Being an only child, combined with having a single parent as your primary caretaker, made for some very challenging times.
However, I rarely went without anything. There was food, clothing, toys, games, books, and most important of all, an imagination. I relied on my imagination for insight, creativity, and future growth. After all, it was my imagination which led me to discover future inventions, a desire for technology and business, and more. Overall, I was an oddball, but in a good way.
Why wealth is important to me
If there’s anything I’ve learned about myself, it is that I’m a selfless and caring person. It’s engineered into my DNA. I cannot hide it, nor can I deny it, as much as I’d like to at times. I am greatly impacted by human suffering such as poverty, lack of adequate healthcare, subpar living conditions, etc.
I cannot count how many times I’ve watched television and noted a family in need. Again, deeply troubling for me. My reaction would be to call the television station, tell them who I am, and what I’d like to do for the family I just saw. Doing great deeds is the most rewarding feeling, ever — and I am passionate about many things, but this one action is priceless.
This is why acquiring great wealth is important to me. There is so much I’d like to do, but am currently unable to. Last year, I declared that I’d like to become a Billionaire by the age of 40. That’s 13 years from now. I could doubt the idea of achieving this, but if my track record is any indication, I’d say it’s possible. I understand that the only obstacle to success is yourself. Nothing is impossible when embrace your full potential.
