Page 19 - July 2023 INET Magazine

By Lauren Archibeque

“Money…” is the number one answer to the If I had more money, I would have more time.
question of what do you want more of in your
life? Those phrases seem to make sense, but are
either of those really true? Really think
Hundreds of clients over decades and it is still about that.
the number one stated reason for hiring me.

'Does more time really get you more money?
Let me be very clear before I dive in. I love
money. I am not embarrassed by that in the Does more money really get you more time?
slightest. Money is a valuable tool in this life. It
provides not only a roof over your head and food When most people really think about that the
in your belly, but it also allows us to have answer is no.
experiences. It’s also a great feeling to be able
to give! The truth is that those statements are

What if I told you to forget about money? almost always somewhere out in the future.
Listen to those voices in your head. “When my business is super profitable and I
can hire a really great team, THEN I will have
“Easy for you to say…” Uhm, no. I have been
broken, broke and hopeless - numerous times. time to spend with my kids.”

“You are out of your mind.” Nope, I just have a Unfortunately, I see a lot of clients that have
different perspective about how money flows. woken up one day and realized that their
“future” is now and it’s a mess.
Relationships have deteriorated. The kids
Let’s switch gears for a moment and think about
time. are strangers to them now. Their health has
suffered over the years. The beautiful life
Time is finite. Once passed it is gone. Never to they imagined is nowhere in sight.
be recaptured. Regrets are the result of those
things you didn’t do when you could have. Time I am not here to pick a fight. I know you are
with the people you love. More moments of tired. I know you are doing your best to find
creating memories. More connection time with the balance between running a business and
your beloved. having a life. You must have time to rest and
rejuvenate. It can’t always be about working
Now let’s think about money and time together… your fingers to the bone, and it can’t always
be playtime.
If I had more time, I would have more money.

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