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Ep 20The Secret to Becoming TRULY Rich (with Rabbi Manis Friedman)
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Torah & Jewish outlook · 1:13

On Rosh Hashanah, G-d decides how much money you'll make this year

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Ep 20Feb 21, 2022

The Secret to Becoming TRULY Rich (with Rabbi Manis Friedman)

with Rabbi Manis Friedman

Existence is demanding, needy. Life is giving, needed.

Rabbi Manis Friedman

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Quotes

“Yes, money will give you comfort. It will not give you happiness because it won't give you satisfaction.”

Rabbi Manis Friedman

“Follow the money? No, follow where the money takes you.”

Rabbi Manis Friedman

“People are not jealous of their money. They're jealous of their confidence.”

Rabbi Manis Friedman

“Don't work harder, work smarter. Putting in more time, day and night ... that's not making a bigger vessel. That's just making a mess out of yourself.”

Rabbi Manis Friedman

“It's not a good idea to make deals with God cuz he'll always outsmart you.”

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Takeaways

  1. 1 Money gives comfort, not happiness. Depend on it for happiness and you're headed for depression - if not you, your kids.
  2. 2 The long path from work to a sandwich makes us depend on each other and become more human. "By the sweat of your brow" hides a blessing.
  3. 3 Existing means needing; living means being needed. Wake up asking what God's world needs from you.
  4. 4 Rich or poor, what matters is who you meet and where the money goes. Wealth puts you where you can do the most good.
  5. 5 "Content with his portion" means content with your life, not your money. Keep striving.
  6. 6 Sudden, unearned wealth can poison a family - suddenly spouse, kids and community aren't good enough.
  7. 7 "Gvir culture" is really envy of confidence, not money.
  8. 8 Income is set on Rosh Hashanah; being smart, worrying and extra hours don't change it. Still do your part - don't wait for miracles.
  9. 9 Couples' money fights are usually about something else. A man's income is for his whole family.
  10. 10 COVID exposed a toxic work culture of greed and stress. Focused hours can produce the same income, freeing time for family and community.

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