Success Lies Within

What Does It Profit A man?

We all have many desires and dreams. We have many goals and dreams we would like to see come to pass in life. It is important to note that in striving to achieve what we desire, we undergo a process of change. During the course of working towards our goals, we may meet new people, form new partnerships, acquire new skills, improve on old skills, develop our personalities, change friends etc. Definitely change occurs. What is very important is what we become, at the end of the process even if our objectives are not met. Do you become a better person or a worse person?
Life is not all about making money. Almost every body is familiar with the story of Judas in the Bible. Judas got the gold he wanted but what did he become? He is remembered for betraying his friend. For all the gold he got was it worth it?
Thinh hard. Most people measure success in terms of financial worth. Which is very misleading. Let's assume molney is the yardstick for measuring success. The question to ask is: In acquiring it, what do you become? What does it cost you? These words still ring true today - "What does it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? What do you gain if in the process you lose your family, friends, your sanity, your intergrity, your health, your peace of mind or whatever else is of value to you? Which is more important to you? The money you acquire or the valuable things of life that you might lose if you don't do it right? By all means, acquire all the wealth you need, but think of the possible costs. Which is more important to you - to have little or no money and live a fulfilled life or to live an unfulfilled life and have all the money you need? If the choice is narrowed down to that, what will you choose?
Profit,
cost,
money,
life.

posted by Faces @ 10:23 AM