#RandomThoughts #MoneyMatters #FinancialMindset #MoneyMindset
Have you ever stopped to think about the concept of money? The saying goes, “You never own money, it’s just your turn with it.” πΈπ It’s a profound thought that can make you pause and reflect on your relationship with money. In a world where finances play such a crucial role in our daily lives, this perspective shift can be quite eye-opening. Let’s dive deeper into this random thought and explore what it means for you.
The Illusion of Ownership
When we have money in our wallets or bank accounts, we often feel a sense of security and control. However, the truth is, money is merely a medium of exchange that we use to meet our needs and desires. We’re just temporary custodians of this currency, and it can slip through our fingers at any moment.
Think about it this way – when you spend money, it flows out of your possession and into someone else’s. Your fortune can change in an instant, whether due to unforeseen circumstances, economic fluctuations, or simply the unavoidable expenses of life. This realization highlights the fleeting nature of money and how we should view it as a tool rather than a possession.
Changing Your Mindset
Embracing the idea that you never truly own money can be liberating. It encourages you to shift your focus from accumulating wealth for the sake of possession to using your financial resources wisely and purposefully. By adopting this mindset, you can cultivate a healthier relationship with money and make more conscious decisions about how you earn, spend, save, and invest.
Real-Life Examples
Consider the story of a wealthy business tycoon who loses everything overnight due to a market crash or a devastating lawsuit. Despite their past success and apparent financial security, they discover that money can vanish as quickly as it came. This humbling experience teaches them the valuable lesson that money is transient and not a source of everlasting security.
On the other hand, there are individuals with modest incomes who live contentedly within their means, prioritizing experiences and relationships over material possessions. They understand the true value of money lies in how it enhances their quality of life, rather than in hoarding wealth for its own sake.
Conclusion
In the grand scheme of things, the concept that you never own money is a reminder to appreciate your financial blessings while recognizing their impermanence. By cultivating a healthy money mindset based on gratitude, responsibility, and purpose, you can navigate the ups and downs of financial life with resilience and wisdom.
So, the next time you handle money, remember that it’s just passing through your hands for a brief moment. Use it wisely, share it generously, and make the most of your turn with it. π°π«
True, and money is really just a concept and everyone agrees to play by the ‘rukes’.
thats true of everything
And thatβs why I always get grossed out when people put money near their face lol.
In usa it says it right on the bill
Seems more about perception, ultimately you decide if you spend it or not
Money owns many people
Because if not, thereβs no point in having them at all. They only hold value as a possibility to exchange them for goods or services.
Definitely, bills rule peeps. They only got worth when spent.
I donβt know if this is true for all currencies but they usually belong to the state.
*Money is not merely a tool of exchange: much more importantly, it is a tool of saving, which permits delayed consumption and buys time for future production. To fulfill this requirement, money has to be some material commodity which is imperishable, rare, homogeneous, easily stored, not subject to wide fluctuations of value, and always in demand among those you trade with.*
Omar Little said it best. “Money don’t have owners, only spenders”
That sounds like something a poor person would say….
Isnβt it true that anything you possess is only temporarily possessed?
TIL: OP’s mom is MONEY.
This applies for absolutely everything, not just money.
You never own anything. Even your wife, husband, kids. You have them for a moment by circumstance, one day they will be returned to circumstance. Stoicism 101.
two core aspect of ‘ownership’ is *possession* and *the right to do with something as one wishes*. so by definition you definitely own the money you have.
Tell that to my money printing machine
I mean same with your house, groceries, stuff, etc. You canβt take it with you so yeah.
Omar said it best – money ainβt got owners, just spenders.
Money isn’t real. It’s only value exchange tokens. You put value into the economy at one point and then pull it out again at another. Every problem of modern society stems from misallocated value exchanges.
If its in your possession you own it…even if its temporary
Well I guess with real money thatβs true
Elon musk has a lot of free turns.
Or actually, money owns people if you think about it. Your lack or abundance of it is what impacts your psychology and how you feel. (The opposite can be true but not really)
You never own your body, you just rent it for a while.
You never own your house, it’s just your turn to use it.
You never own the oxygen you breath, you’re just a CO2 factory.
You never own your time, you just use it.
You never own your skills, you just rent them.
Not exactly an enlightening showerhought, or a showerthought at all.
I really don’t understand how these get allowed past the automod. Every single time I’ve ever tried to post something here (yes I search first) I get rejected. What a trash sub.
You canβt buy beer you just rent it.
Well thatβs not true. Itβs just that everyone wants money off someone because they need to give someone else money. Excluding the modern government, they are just greedy. But you can certainly put some money aside and be buried with it. Source: Egypt
How tf does this shit get upvoted
Thatβs not true I own graded bills
You never own your car, its just your time with it.
You never own your TV, its just your time with it.
You could say that about every goddam thing. Its yours until you spend it or die.
My turn to own it, my turn to disown it, mine as long as i dont need it not to be mine.
This reminds me of something someone said to me once, that we are all on borrowed time.