It’s a busy weekend for me — let’s experiment with an open thread. Anything goes. Here are some quotes about money to stir the juices:
“You cannot motivate the best people with money. Money is just a way to keep score. The best people in any field are motivated by passion.” — Eric S. Raymond
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin
“The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what the task may be. This is a habit followed by all successful people since the beginning of time. [...] The surest way to doom yourself to mediocrity is to perform only the work for which you are paid.” — Og Mandino
“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” — Robert Kiyosaki
“Success in investing doesn’t correlate with I.Q. once you’re above the level of 25. Once you have ordinary intelligence, what you need is the temperament to control the urges that get other people into trouble in investing.” — Warren Buffet
I enjoy open threads at other sites, but am uncertain if they’ll work at Get Rich Slowly. Post away. And have a great weekend!
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are there any good movies about money?
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I think “Boiler Room” is a great movie – and money is a common theme throughout.
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There are lots of interesting movies about money (though I haven’t seen Boiler Room). More than that, there are lots of movies with interesting parts about money.
I’ve been tempted to post this speech (YouTube clip) from Glengarry Glen Ross. It reminds me of when I when was selling insurance door-to-door. Nobody was ever this extreme, but the spirit was certainly there. I hate this movie, but I think of this scene all the time. That’s the sign of good writing. [Warning: rather obscene]
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“Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.” – Marian Wright Eldman
This quote really cracks me up. I work for a great nonprofit. My husband is an actor. Our souls may be saved, but I’ll tell you, we sure stay up all night worrying about money.
By the way, if you happen to know anyone who’s in the market for souls, I’m not using mine.
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My favorite movie about money is “Other People’s Money” with Danny DeVito. I guess it’s not so much about money per se as it is about corporate takeovers, but it’s very funny and delightful.
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While Og Mandino’s quote may be true in the general sense, it’s veracity sure comes in to question in light of the recent (and still way underreported) corporate scandals.
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Whatever you are, be a good one. -Abraham Lincoln.
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“The Smartest Guys in the Room” would be a fascinating look at just what money can do in the wrong hands, certainly. If you haven’t seen it yet and you have any interest in Enron and the related ethical disasters, it’s worth a look.
My favorite quote: “There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail.” Money isn’t everything, but there are a lot of times when it helps, and being prepared with your finances can help you weather a lot of non-money-related crises.
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Other movies about money: “Trading Places” addresses the nature versus nurture explanations for (monetary) success. “The Full Monty” is a comedy about people dealing with long-term unemployment. “Delicatessen” is a black comedy that addresses scarce resources. “Working Girl” shows someone getting ahead in a more ethical way than some of the big-money movies mentioned above, though she still bends it a bit. “The Gods Must Be Crazy” shows some people deciding that some possessions are more trouble than they’re worth. “Married to the Mob” shows someone adjusting to a lower income–you get to see a kitchen with a bathtub in it.
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Ayn Rand is confusing the real quote from 1 Timothy 6:10 — it’s the LOVE OF money that is the root of all evil.
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Soem good quotes here, especially Andys. It doesn’t surprise me the movie Wall Street is missing from this crew’s recommendations- that and Boiler Room are business people cult classics! (Wall Street is even in Boiler Room! LOL) Great to see threads geared towards growing money! Saving and living below your means are one half of getting rich slowly- the other half is learning to grow and keep your money. Loving it!
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