Are you comfortable making money?
Not everyone is. We’ve seen some pretty negative emotions when it comes to making money: some feel guilty for having it, others fear losing it, a few subscribe to the belief it’s the root of all evil.
We’re not here to moralise on the topic. Undoubtedly, some people’s desire to have money is to the detriment of people and planet. We’ve all, at some point or other, compromised ourselves in the pursuit of more wonga. It happens. Stay aware of it.
But money is, like it or not, the literal currency on which our society operates. And it’s okay to want more. *ducks*
Hear us out: making money can be fun – it’s a vivid and dynamic endeavour that creates something meaningful, as well as providing a tangible reward for hard work and determination (and no-one works harder or with more determination than creatives). We’re also uniquely positioned to make money in innovative, forward-thinking ways.
You also don’t have to place value in money itself, but rather in what it allows you to do. The paradox is that spending time making money frees up creativity, not the other way round. Optimisation therefore becomes a noble pursuit.
This isn’t you selling out – it’s your business existing as the slickest possible version of itself in order to give you time and freedom to flex your creativity.
And along the way, it’s okay to enjoy its benefits. As we said, making money can be fun. Take that holiday. Buy that two grand coffee machine for your kitchen. Then invite us around for a flat white.
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