MONEY IS A DRUG

"The Conscious Use of Money"
Written by Jack Canfield
Published by Bolder Giving
Written between 1990-2005


Jack Canfield, the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, writes his story about going from no money to be a wealthy, financially stable person. As a child he went to private school paid for by his rich aunt, and was even able to get a scholarship to Harvard. He always wanted money, and to be wealthy, but he knew that if he achieved that dream he wouldn't use it on himself. Then his books became best sellers and in a whole year he made about 6 million dollars. With this money he did splurge and by himself and his wife nice things, but he also didn't forget what he really wanted to use the money for. He wanted to give the money to the people. He and his wife asked themselves one question, which is a great question in my opinion: We asked ourselves: if we had only one dollar to spend, where could we spend it to get the most transformation in the world? They decided to donate money to foundations that helped those literacy and dyslexia. This mans mission was to make a difference in the world, which he was trying to do even without money. So when he was given the benefit of having money it made it so much easier to make a difference in the world. However, now his book sales are dwindling and isn't having the high income he had before. This just made him realize that he has to make careful financial decisions.  

Jack's story shows that just because you have money doesn't mean you have the luxury of spending all that money every 5 seconds. He spent his money wisely, but did splurge for his family when he wanted to treat them. But he always stuck to his promise that he would help the people if he ever became rich. He did helped the people and he made a difference, all while maintaining his income. Even now he and his business partner have 10 or more percent taken out of their income and given to charity. He is a very generous person, and really wants to make a difference in the world everyday.