View making money as a pleasure, not a burden. Otherwise, when it comes to money, you might feel endless irritation or helplessness. I once didn’t understand why wealthy people who had already achieved financial freedom were still passionate about making money. Later, I realized that I was guessing from the perspective of an ordinary person.
Ordinary people pursue wealth often because they lack money; they love money because it brings material satisfaction, but not truly the process of making money. Once their financial situation improves, they tend to stop exploring and turn to enjoying life. Many believe that after making money, one should pursue so-called freedom, thinking that those who focus only on money won’t be happy. However, for those who truly love making money, it is a joy in itself and a part of their lives.
This joy is not exclusive to big capitalists. In fact, making small money often brings more happiness than making big money, as the accumulation of large sums is often tedious. Those who tirelessly pursue small incomes enjoy the process of making money, not just the increase in numbers.
Only when you truly fall in love with making money can you persist on the road to wealth without feeling bored or overwhelmed. I understand that for many, viewing making money as a hobby is a challenge because they think it’s already not easy to make money. But a person’s ordinariness is not only about ability but also about hobbies. In this era, we can make money through our beloved careers; hobbies are no longer just for entertainment but can also be a path to wealth.
Change Hobbies, Embrace Wealth
I used to be an ordinary person who just wanted to make a little money, thinking that such a simple life was enough. But when I achieved this, I found that the so-called “ideal life” was actually a destructive lifestyle, making me lazy and undisciplined. As desires grew boundlessly, my ability to make money was eroded, and in the end, it was not worth it.
I gradually understood that ordinary people find it hard to keep making money, not only because of limited abilities but also because their pursuits are often harmful. I once heard a colleague say, “If you could choose, who would want to work? Isn’t it most comfortable to just lie down and scroll through your phone?” But such pursuits will only lead to the collapse of life.
Many people long to make money independently and control their lives but often collapse because they can’t control it. They don’t understand that true freedom is a balance, a balance between desires and abilities. If you want to make more money and break away from your past life, you might even need to change your hobbies because they could be stumbling blocks to your success.
Cultivate Productive Hobbies
Some people’s hobbies are high-consuming, such as baking, photography, and travel, which often have nothing to do with productivity. They try hard to make themselves likable, hoping someone will pay for their consumption. This vicious cycle needs to be broken. Cultivating productive hobbies can put your life into a virtuous cycle.
Many believe that living life the way they like is the highest pursuit and are unwilling to change. But the reality is, you can never live entirely according to your preferences. Desires and standards are always rising; we are always chasing illusions. Making money is not just for living; living cannot be separated from making money. In this process, we must learn to combine work with pleasure, finding joy in it.
For most ordinary people, making small money might be the only thing they can do. But don’t underestimate small money, as what counts as small varies from person to person. To keep moving forward amidst life’s turmoil, you need to fall in love with what you originally despised and make real changes. Stop saying, “I would be unhappy that way,” because those who only pursue happiness often end up in tragedy.