Thou Shalt Not Be Greedy

The current richest man in the world, Bill Gates has over his life time, given half of his wealth to charities and developing nations. During the great depression (extreme recession) of the 1930's, Standard Oil boss and world's richest man back then (and even in modern times), John Davison Rockefeller loaned the America state about half of his net worth. Now that Nigeria is in a recession; them say, Africa's richest man who also doubles as the richest black man on the planet, Aliko Dangote is busy advising the Federal government to sell off national assets, so he and his cronies can buy. (Author unknown, but worth sharing; though I don’t believe in them say.)

 

In 1896, Thomas Edison, the great inventor who invented the electric bulb, was working on an idea to design a car when he heard that a young man who worked in his company had created an experimental car. Edison met the young man at his company's party in New York and interviewed him about the car. He was impressed! He had the same idea as the young man but he was considering electricity as the power source while the young man used gasoline engine to power the car. He slammed his fist down and shouted, “Young man, that's the thing! You have it! I think you are on to something! I encourage you to continue your pursuits!” With these words of encouragement from the most highly respected inventor in the United States at that time, HENRY FORD, continued his work, invented a car and became wealthy.

 

On December 9, 1914, Thomas Edison's laboratory and factory got burnt. He was 67years old and the damage was too extensive, for insurance cover. Before the ashes were cold, Henry Ford handed Edison a cheque of $750,000 with a note saying that Edison can have more if he needed it! In 1916, Henry Ford relocated his home to the building next to Edison's home and when Edison couldn't walk and was confined to a wheelchair by his doctors, Henry Ford also bought a wheelchair in his house so that he could run wheelchair race with his friend and mentor! Thomas Edison made Henry Ford believe in himself and got a friend for life!

 

*LESSON*
Never be jealous of other people's success. If you can't win a race, help the person in front of you to break the record! Your candle will not lose its light when it lights up another candle! Yes! This article is for you! Yes you! For those who think they have arrived, who think some persons are no longer in their circle, who thinks those they wined and dined with yesterday have no values again. Do you know what? They are burning their ladder to success for a short time comfort. They are here and they are reading it. We are light for others to see, only if we know. Be inspired, meet with someone today, speak positive to their lives, save a soul today! “Please feel free to share, for sharing doubles happiness.”