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Hard work Quote by Charles M. Schwab

“I'm making better than two million a year, but it's hard work. The luxuries and pleasures I enjoy in my spare time keep me in condition to do that work. Carnegie and Frick have more money than I have, but I'm getting more value for my dollars than they are.” quote by Charles M. Schwab
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“I'm making better than two million a year, but it's hard work. The luxuries and pleasures I enjoy in my spare time keep me in condition to do that work. Carnegie and Frick have more money than I have, but I'm getting more value for my dollars than they are.”

Charles M. Schwab

About This Quote

Earning a high income requires hard work, and the enjoyment of luxuries sustains the ability to continue working.

In simple terms: Hard work yields wealth and enjoyment.

Key Takeaway

Balance effort with rewarding leisure.

Themes

finance hard work luxury value efficiency

Mood

pragmatic confident

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • budgeting
  • lifestyle design

Key Concepts

economics personal finance motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay motivated after success?
  • What limits keep you grounded?
A Different Perspective

Wealth can create complacency.

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