"تمرکز کردن زندگی خود تنها برای کسب درآمد نشان دهنده فقر هدف است. این، از خودتان انتظار کمی دارد. و شما را ناراضی خواهد گذاشت."

The core idea here is pretty straightforward: if all you care about is making money, you're setting the bar way too low for yourself. You're not challenging yourself enough, and at the end of the day, you’re not going to be happy or satisfied with your life.

Now, imagine this was said by someone who's seen both sides of the coin—someone like Barack Obama, right? He’s known for his speeches about finding deeper meaning in life. The context is about finding a balance, making sure you're aiming for something that really matters, beyond just the paycheck.

Let's talk about a real-life example. Think about someone like Steve Jobs. The guy wasn't just obsessed with making money. Sure, Apple is worth billions now, but that wasn’t his main goal. He wanted to revolutionize technology, change the way we interact with it. He had a vision, a higher ambition. And guess what? The money followed. But it was the ambition, the drive to innovate and make something meaningful, that really led him to success.

So, what can you do with this wisdom? Start by asking yourself what really gets you excited. What’s something you care about so much that you’d do it even if you weren't getting paid? Maybe it’s helping people, or creating art, or solving big problems. Whatever it is, make that your focus. Use it as your north star. Money matters, sure, but it shouldn't be your only goal. It’s like making a cake—money is the flour, but without all the other ingredients, it’s going to taste pretty bland.

Imagine you’re at a high school reunion. Everyone’s catching up, and you hear some people talking about their jobs. One guy, let’s call him John, is pulling in a six-figure salary working 80-hour weeks at a hedge fund. He’s got the house, the car, all the stuff. But then there’s Sarah. She’s a teacher. She doesn’t make nearly as much, but she talks about her students and how she loves seeing them light up when they finally understand something. Her eyes are shining as she talks. You can tell she’s genuinely happy and fulfilled. John, not so much. He looks tired, maybe a bit envious even.

Thinking about John and Sarah, you can see the difference. It’s not about the money—it’s about what makes you feel alive. So, take a page out of Sarah’s book. Find something meaningful, and put your heart into it. The fulfillment you get from doing something you love will be worth more than any paycheck.

In the end, it’s about ambition. Not just the ambition to be rich, but the ambition to be more, to do more, to live a life that matters. So go ahead, ask more of yourself. Challenge yourself. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll find that chasing what you love brings you both fulfillment and success.