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Chapter 21 The Most Valuable Experience and Advice 2
Volume 5 Chapter 2 The Most Valuable Experience and Advice [-]
Enjoy the happiness that money brings, not the money itself
When I say that you should focus all your time, energy, and thoughts on acquiring wealth, I do not mean that you should become greedy or mercenary.

- "The Lost Classic of Getting Rich"

Money is not the only thing that can satisfy the soul, although it can provide various means and tools for the satisfaction of the soul.But in real life, you can't just enjoy money and not enjoy life.One-sided enjoyment of money can only make oneself gradually degenerate, while enjoying the happiness brought by money can make oneself feel happy physically and mentally.

Only enjoying money will make people's life theme only the word "money", and life will become a farce around a banknote.People who know how to enjoy life will not become slaves to money, but will rely on the power of money to obtain happiness.

Rockefeller, the American oil tycoon, was born in poverty. In the early days of his business, he kept a low profile, modesty and integrity.But when the gold kept pouring into his pockets, he became greedy and ruthless.In order to obtain the most wealth, he adheres to the principle of "offense is the best defense" and accelerates the wave of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.Many businesses went bankrupt as a result.Residents near the oilfields of Pennsylvania, rich in oil, were also deeply affected by him and hated him deeply.Some victims simply made his wooden idol and hanged "him" with his own hands, or stabbed him "to death" with random needles.

Numerous threatening letters flooded his office, filled with hate and curses.Even his brother hated him very much, and deliberately moved his son's remains from the Rockefeller family cemetery to other places. He said: "In the land dominated by Rockefeller, my son has become like a mummy."

Rockefeller's health became extremely poor due to overwork for money.The doctors finally announced a terrible fact to him. Given his physical condition, he could only live to be over 50 years old, and suggested that he must change his life of desperately making money. He had to choose between money, troubles, and life. one.

It was not until this time that Rockefeller began to realize that it was the devil of greed that controlled his body and mind.Heeding his doctor's advice, he retired home, took up golf lessons, went to the theater to see comedies, and chatted occasionally with his neighbors.After a period of introspection, he began to think about how to make his huge property play a greater role.

In 1901, Rockefeller established the "Rockefeller Medical Research Institute", and two years later he established the "Education Popularization Association", and later he established the "Rockefeller Foundation" and "Mrs. Rockefeller Memorial Foundation".

Rockefeller got rid of the shackles of money in the second half of his life. He fully enjoyed the generous material life that money could provide him, and at the same time found the balance and comfort of his soul with money.

Rockefeller died in 1937 at the age of 98.When he died, he was left with only one stock in Standard Oil Company, because it was No. [-], and the rest of the property was donated or distributed to heirs during his lifetime.

The right way to deal with money is to be able to afford it and let it go. Making money is for a better life, but money is not the only pursuit in life.If people regard chasing money as their only goal and purpose, they will become prey trapped in the money trap, tied up by the wealth they pursue, and it will be difficult to live a truly happy life.

Money is like a harp, whoever can't play it will only let him hear the harsh noise. Benjamin Franklin, the greatest scientist and inventor in the United States in the 18th century, once said: "There are two ways to obtain happiness: increase wealth or reduce desire." Heart desire it.

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