Live Inspired Podcast With John O'leary

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moments” segments. Are you wealthy? I asked a friend this question several years ago as we sat in his large, beautiful kitchen surrounded by lavish furnishings. Turns out, he'd over-spent during the good times and was behind on his house payments. He went on to say, “It’s not our home and it’s just a matter of time before we are asked to leave it. I've got nothing." After listening, asking a few questions, giving him a hug and telling him I was sorry, it was time to shift gears. I asked him four questions I once used in a leadership discussion about real wealth, true success and proper perspective. Answer the question: Are you wealthy? Make a list of everything that truly matters to you. Circle every item on that list you still have (or could earn, enjoy, experience again). Finally, answer this question: So, are you wealthy? We too frequently confuse status or square footage or retirement accounts as wealth. This question doesn’t ignore th