This made me think of Solomon's book of Ecclesiastes 5:19 "Also, every man to whom God has given riches and possessions, He has also given the power and ability to enjoy them and to receive his portion and to rejoice in his labor-this is the gift of God to him."
Thanks for sharing Chris! I was exposed to the matrix you shared many years ago, but had forgot it. This was a good reminder. It was around 1989 that I decided money gave me more freedom, security, and enjoyment. However, the accumulation of stuff many times felt like more of a burden than an enjoyment. I now purposely try to only spend money on things that give me or my friends and family freedom, security and/or enjoyment without undue burden.
Your graph reminds me of a tool we use in Process Improvement (Six Sigma) called an effort/reward graph. Low effort high reward is categorized as a "just do it". What it made me think about is sometimes you need high effort to achieve high reward and BOLD wealth, but that doesn't necessarily mean you increase your hours to do so....how efficient is your work? What boundaries do you set to be able to achieve your work in those hours so you can enjoy the things that truly matter? I've floated among all of the areas on your graph and still at times vacillate, but try to remember the high reward is, like you've said, using your money as fuel to enjoy and truly appreciate special moments and people.
Love this connection, and you’re exactly right. High reward doesn’t always mean more hours, it often means better boundaries and greater efficiency. That’s the heart of BOLD Wealth: using your time and money intentionally so you can fully enjoy the people and moments that matter most. Really appreciate you sharing this perspective.
Thank you for sharing this. You articulated that tension perfectly. It’s rarely the email itself, it’s what it steals from us in the moment. I really appreciate how you framed presence as practical, not moral. When attention is protected, better decisions follow. That awareness alone is a powerful step.
I appreciate that so much. The shift from chasing money to using it intentionally is where life really starts to feel richer. Grateful this resonated with you.
This made me think of Solomon's book of Ecclesiastes 5:19 "Also, every man to whom God has given riches and possessions, He has also given the power and ability to enjoy them and to receive his portion and to rejoice in his labor-this is the gift of God to him."
Thank you. That’s a powerful verse and such a good reminder of what true wealth really is.
Thanks for sharing Chris! I was exposed to the matrix you shared many years ago, but had forgot it. This was a good reminder. It was around 1989 that I decided money gave me more freedom, security, and enjoyment. However, the accumulation of stuff many times felt like more of a burden than an enjoyment. I now purposely try to only spend money on things that give me or my friends and family freedom, security and/or enjoyment without undue burden.
Love this. Spending intentionally on freedom, security, and enjoyment, not burden, is exactly how money becomes a tool for a richer life.
Your graph reminds me of a tool we use in Process Improvement (Six Sigma) called an effort/reward graph. Low effort high reward is categorized as a "just do it". What it made me think about is sometimes you need high effort to achieve high reward and BOLD wealth, but that doesn't necessarily mean you increase your hours to do so....how efficient is your work? What boundaries do you set to be able to achieve your work in those hours so you can enjoy the things that truly matter? I've floated among all of the areas on your graph and still at times vacillate, but try to remember the high reward is, like you've said, using your money as fuel to enjoy and truly appreciate special moments and people.
Love this connection, and you’re exactly right. High reward doesn’t always mean more hours, it often means better boundaries and greater efficiency. That’s the heart of BOLD Wealth: using your time and money intentionally so you can fully enjoy the people and moments that matter most. Really appreciate you sharing this perspective.
Thank you for sharing this. You articulated that tension perfectly. It’s rarely the email itself, it’s what it steals from us in the moment. I really appreciate how you framed presence as practical, not moral. When attention is protected, better decisions follow. That awareness alone is a powerful step.
I appreciate that so much. The shift from chasing money to using it intentionally is where life really starts to feel richer. Grateful this resonated with you.