Left Brain Thinking, Right Hand Alchemy—11 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Think Differently

Author: Zhang Zhenyu
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Picking up every coin on the ground.
A young British man and a young Jewish man went looking for jobs together. Both harbored ambitions of success and sought opportunities suitable for their development. One day, as they were walking down the street, they both saw a coin drop to the ground. The British man glanced at it without even bending down and walked past, while the Jewish man excitedly picked it up. The British man showed disdain at the Jewish man's action: "Picking up a single coin—what a shameless person!" The Jewish man, watching the British man walk away, reflected: "Letting money slip away from right under my nose—what a shameless person!"
Later, both men were hired by the same company. The company was small, the work was exhausting, and the salary was low. The British man disdainfully turned away, while the Jewish man happily stayed on. Two years later, they met again on the street. The Jewish man had become a boss, while the British man was still looking for a job. The British man couldn't understand it: "How could such a shameless person become wealthy so quickly?" The Jewish man replied, "Because I don't walk past a single coin like a gentleman. I cherish every penny. And you won’t even pick up a coin—how could you possibly get rich?"
The British man wasn’t uninterested in money; he just always focused on big money and ignored small amounts, so his wealth always stayed "for tomorrow." That was the answer. For someone with a high financial IQ, wealth accumulation starts with "every single coin." A person who succeeds in getting rich will never discard small amounts of money. They know that any success is built from small beginnings, and without this mindset, it’s impossible to achieve greater wealth.
One’s attitude toward money also reflects one’s attitude toward life and career. Only those who never aim too high can lay a solid foundation for their future. Conversely, not only will they fail to attain great wealth, but they may also miss out on small amounts. P14