Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot and sunny.
It is the middle of the week. Today, I started with a quick morning exercise and a walk with Perola, followed by a shower.
Then, into work. I do not have many classes today because some people are travelling or have other commitments. This gives me time to work on different projects, brainstorm, and be creative.
We cannot be creative if we are always rushing and trying to do ten things at once. We are unable to be creative when we are busy. Creativity comes when we are calm, serene, idle and have time to think. We need time to think about the problem and develop solutions to move forward.
I was not happy with the footer of the “PlaceBeads” website. The top and middle sections were fine, but the footer seemed disconnected from the rest of the page. After some thought, I decided to use software that I had heard of but never used before.
Despite having virtually no experience with it, I made significant improvements to the page and the footer within an hour. The skills I quickly learned will also be useful for two other websites. Seeing the final version of the page and realising that I had accomplished this on my own was very satisfying.
This does not mean that I will not look for people’s help in the future. I have started and built two sites until now. I know many other things need to be learned and done to maintain and improve it for it to be a success.
The beginning is just one part of the process. Success depends on many other factors. It is a matter of not giving up but continuing, improving, refining, and persisting until the end. It involves both financial resources and determination.
We need to approach our work with pleasure and enthusiasm. If we do not, it will not be successful. So, we need to be skilled at what we do and genuinely enjoy it. Enjoying what we do is very important. When we are passionate about something, we emit positive energy, and this positive energy attracts more success from the universe.
Therefore, we must be enthusiastic and genuinely enjoy what we do. We need to be excited about it and put forth our best effort with this excitement. Ultimately, it will lead to success. It all depends on us and our enthusiasm. We can achieve anything by enjoying our work and creating what we desire.
If we do not enjoy what we are doing, we might give up before we achieve success. Many people have become highly successful without money being the primary reason. They had an idea, materialised it, and eventually found success, with money being one of the results. However, money is not the primary factor when starting something. It results from success and the excitement of doing something you like.
In the beginning, we need to have excitement and enthusiasm to move forward. Money can be helpful, but there are other factors besides this. The most important thing is doing something we love to the best of our abilities, making us feel alive. That positive energy is contagious, and success will follow. However, we should do it because we enjoy it, not just for financial rewards, which are only secondary.
Money is an important factor in our society. Financial success is measured in all areas of our lives, and if you are not a player in this game, you will be seen as a loser.
Financially, my school was not a success. However, from another perspective, the students were happy. They were delighted to learn English to a high standard. Even today, many people remember and miss the school. Every time I teach Dona Vera, she praises how good the school was. Some former students and current ones still study with me today, and they consider the school a reference in their lives.
Despite not being a financial success, due to my enthusiasm, love for English, love for teaching, and interaction with others, the school positively and proactively impacted people’s lives. Thanks to that, I still have a livelihood, even though the school is closed.
For the school to achieve financial success, more than providing high-quality classes in a pleasant environment was needed. Other factors beyond my control may have influenced the final results. However, this is a topic I would like to discuss at a later time.
Money is also necessary if we live off the grid. It is almost impossible to survive without money, as everything revolves around it, including bills, food, education, and clothing. Our society is based on money.
Finally, achieving financial success is the reward for all our hard work, investments, and sacrifices. In life, everything involves some form of sacrifice. The key is to determine how much sacrifice you are willing to make. If we are fortunate enough to achieve success, it is not guaranteed and depends on how each person defines success.
Success can be related to financial rewards. It is essential to have enough money to pay our bills and save for emergencies, unexpected expenses, vacations, and personal indulgences. Receiving substantial financial compensation for our efforts and sacrifices is highly gratifying.
Whatever we do, in any form or way, life shows us the worth of our actions and sacrifices in the universe. The money we receive is related to our value and worth, even though the societies we live in today are unfair. There is still a connection between our value, worth, and what we receive.
Money is not the only reward. There are personal and internal rewards as well. Valuing the simple things in life is just as important, if not more. But, as I stated, without money, we cannot survive. Life is not just a question of survival; it is a question of being happy, realising our potential, and helping and making others happy. Without money, it is difficult.
I need to work on “The Long Gringo” and finish the “PlaceBeads” site in the next couple of weeks.
In bed by 10.00 pm.
Thank you.
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Richard
