“I bargained with Life for a penny,
And Life would pay no more,
However I begged at evening
When I counted my scanty store;

For Life is just an employer,
He gives you what you ask,
But once you have set the wages,
Why, you must bear the task.

I worked for a menial's hire,
Only to learn, dismayed,
That any wage I had asked of Life,
Life would have paid.”

― Jessie B. Rittenhouse

 

This poem manifested into my brain, particularly the last two lines that I find very powerful. It really opened my eyes the first time I read it.

 

Here's what it means:

 

You can make as much money in life as you want...

 

It's up to you to define that - then work towards it.

 

Period.

 

That's your job.

 

As an adult, you deserve any amount of money you desire - just be prepared to bear the task.

 

Want a million? Be prepared to do the work it takes to get there.

 

Years ago I wanted $10,000/month in passive income.

 

Now?

 

I'm working towards $50,000, and I'm bearing that task.

 

Early mornings,

 

Investments. I know what it takes.

 

We are often trying achieve menial and inferior goals, while we can aim much higher – or at the very least – we can aim towards different and fulfilling paths.

 

If you hate your job or you’re doing just because you have to, you’re not going to try to manifest a bigger paycheck. You will only be doing the same thing you hate but for more money.

 

More money might be good, but spending your life doing things you hate it’s not worth any amount of money.

 

I hope this simple passage can impact your life like it has for me!

 

Manifest it.

 

XO

 

Mumbi

 

 

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