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“Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale.” quote by Zig Ziglar
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“Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale.”

Zig Ziglar

About This Quote

Source Book: See You at the Top, 1975

Money is not the top priority, but it is essential for basic needs and desires, comparable to oxygen for survival.

In simple terms: Money isn’t everything, yet it’s crucial like oxygen.

Key Takeaway

Recognize money’s importance without idolizing it.

Themes

materialism priorities motivation

Mood

pragmatic motivational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • career planning
  • personal finance
  • health care

Key Concepts

economics psychology well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly sustains you beyond money?
  • How can you balance financial goals with other values?
A Different Perspective

It may reduce complex life values to a single metric.

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