How Content Creation + Algorithmic Trading = More Revenue & More Joy in My Life
The title almost seems like click-bait — but it’s not. However, learning what I mean by the title? Probably not what you expect.
Embracing the Purpose of Money
Before I can share about how I got there, I’ve got to be upfront about shifting my perspective on the Purpose of Money. Let me explain.
Maybe you’ve heard one of these phrases:
“Money doesn’t equal happiness.” Often proudly spoken by a monk-like figure or a preacher thundering from a pulpit. Sometimes they’ll cast it as a moral imperative, incorrectly quoting the bible, “Money is the root of all evil”.
Or, “More money makes you happy!” In my mind, when I hear this phrase, I think of ‘Mr Wonderful’ from Shark Tank/Dragons Den — Kevin O’Leary and his laser focus on money.
I think both these narratives are wrong. Seeing money as either ‘evil’ or ‘the answer to happiness and joy’ just doesn’t work. Embracing either only leads to hurt, pain, lack, and damaged relationships.
Instead, I had to learn to look at…
