Blog number 5

Something that really stuck out to me in this week’s study material was the phrase “the richest place in the world is the graveyard.” I think the way society is set up today is centered around money. What is the best way to earn money, how can I earn the most amount of money, etc. At least that has been what has occupied my mind for the last couple of years. One of the main reasons I came to school was to earn a better income. I don’t think it is bad to want to earn money. It is the way our world operates, and with more money you have more opportunities. I know for me, I want a lot of money because I can give my family the life they deserve. I love spoiling people, and that would be a super fun life for me. After reading that phrase, I think I need to re-adjust my priorities. Yes, money is important. But what should be more important is making a difference in the world. My brother and I are working on an idea for an app, and I think it has real potential to change the world. My focus has been on how we can make money from the app, but I think I need to start focusing on how we can create the app to make the most difference in the world possible. Money will probably just be a byproduct. I don’t want to look back on my life, and realize that I did make a ton of money, but never really did anything else. I want to live a fulfilling life. One that I can look back on and see that I made a difference in other peoples lives. I think there is a way to balance those two priorities, and for the next few months I am sure that will be something occupying my thoughts.