Vicki Robin Quote
The difference between prosperity and poverty lies simply in our degree of gratitude.” – Vicki Robin
This quote by Vicki Robin comes from her book, Your Money or Your Life*, a classic book on financial independence. Vicki makes the argument in her book that too many people focus on what they don’t have. Instead, they should focus on that which they already have. I agree with her premise and believe there is some important wisdom we can all learn from her statement.
Our culture of consumerism causes many to seek fulfillment and happiness by acquiring more material goods. Yet, it is quite likely that many of us fortunate enough to live in the United States or other developed nations already have “enough.” We don’t need more things to make us happy. Instead, let us focus on the people in our lives and work to develop a better community around us.
I personally always feel a great sense of satisfaction whenever I volunteer in my local community. Helping those in need improves the prosperity of others while simultaneously increasing the gratitude in your life. Not to mention, focusing on gratitude and graciousness will likely lead to you spending less money. This will further increase your financial well-being and wealth.
Prosperity through Gratitude
Take a few minutes today to be grateful for what you have. Think about how you could improve the lives of those you love and the people around you. I’m sure you’ll see the wisdom in Vicki’s words once you put them into practice. If you’d like to learn more about financial independence, consider buying Vicki Robin’s book: Your Money or Your Life*. This quote is just one of many wise insights that she provides on improving your well-being and achieving financial independence.
This post is one of many in my ‘Words of Wisdom’ series. This series focuses on pithy quotes which distill wisdom into a short statement. Consider reviewing my full condensed wisdom page for my useful insights for your investing journey.
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