Are you sure?!
Now that the right, strong foundation has been set, let's dive into what true wealth really is. I'm sure wealth could be defined in several different ways based on what we ourselves feel is most important in our lives. So let's start by looking at the definition of wealth.
Wealth:
1. An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; riches.
2. The state of being rich; affluence.
3. All goods and resources having value in terms of exchange or use.
4. A great amount; a profusion: a wealth of advice.
Don't you just feel good when you think of being wealthy? If only it was just that simple. If I was defining this word, I would break it down a little bit more because if you have a lot of stuff but are in poor health, it's pretty tough to enjoy the stuff. If you have health and riches but no family or friends to share your successes with, you would still be empty. And since all lasting fulfillment comes from having a purpose, there must be a spiritual side to wealth also.
True Wealth isn’t just about material abundance — although that’s a fun and extremely necessary component. It’s about abundance in all areas of your life. Think of harmony as a musical performance, in which different instruments move to weave a magical tapestry. Now, apply this to your life. Wouldn’t you like to have all the different parts of your life moving toward an elegant whole that’s more than the sum of its parts? That’s "True Wealth".
Most people equate wealth with money. While money is a part of wealth, it’s so much more than that. True wealth is a state of harmony and well-being. I know people who are multi-multimillionaires who would gladly hand over half their net worth to have more health, loving relationships, or a personal connection with something beyond themselves. A truly wealthy individual experiences harmony in all facets of his or her life — a sense of fulfillment and well-being that transcends the momentary happiness of lopsided achievements in one or two areas while neglecting the others.
True wealth really consists of four parts; Family, Fitness, Spiritual & Financial.
Napoleon Hill explains this best in his book classic "The Master Key to Riches" available at book stores or at Amazon.com
An older and more relevent source for proper/balanced wealth is the book of Proverbs in the Holy Bible. In Proverbs, King Solomon gives detail fundamentals of having a successful life. At our current day and age, there are some aspects of wealth that are more relevent to the future than others.
Keep the Big Picture in mind!
