JUST IN CASE . . .

"I've got all the money I'll ever need, if I die by four o'clock."

Henny Youngman, 20th century American comedian.

I suspect Mr. Youngman passed with money enough to last well beyond the afternoon referenced in his joke.

Unfortunately that's not true for many and for them this is no joke.

No matter how well off you feel today there is good reason to plan for a day you're not.

Make all the money you can, saving more than you think you'll ever need.

BEYOND BURGERS AND BEER . . . ?

"I want to make more money, make more music, eat Big Macs and drink Budweisers."

Kid Rock, American rock singer/musician

There is an endless list of reasons to want to make money, including this one for Kid Rock.

Hopefully he has more including some that will benefit others in addition to himself.

What about you?

What Do You Have To Do To Make It?

"I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love."

John Lennon

20th century musician

In business money buys things and the time of others, but not necessarily results.

What else is necessary to achieve business goals?

Improvement: The Quest to be Best

"It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment."

Marcus Tullius Cicero
First Century BC Roman Statesman

Well I have to think that being a world class sprinter does require muscle, speed and at least some physical dexterity; however I also believe that the business equivalents (most money, best people, best product) can and often are trumped by smaller, more nimble companies with greater desire, focus and energy.

It comes down to continually looking for ways to improve and never is that more necessary than when you are the leader.