Comments on: Jim Collins and $100 Million Dollars

By: Barbara Saunders

Barbara Saunders — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:38:00 +0000

I believe that if you ask most people what they want most, it’s something that can’t be bought at any price: “find my soulmate”, “leave a legacy”, “write that book/symphony”. None can be bought. The interesting thing about the exercise you presented here is that the way to arrive at an amount is actually, “How much would it take so that I could stop doing things for money and free up my time for …?”

As much as bad jobs can cost us family time, health, and self-esteem, to an even greater extent they can cost us our true work.

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By: Ricardo Diaz

Ricardo Diaz — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:38:54 +0000

Nice question Chris…..
I think my amount is 100,000 EUR.
Happily it is steadily growing on a daily basis

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:07:28 +0000

Chris – great questions. I’m not sure that money would do it for me. I try to help people find their greatness and make the most of their lives. If i was really motivated by money I’d probably be doing something else right now. It is a great question to ask – what is my vocation? What is the thing that I was put on earth to do? What could I not stop doing even if someone tried to stop me? I suspect that is what Jim Collins is getting at – he felt compelled to write this book. I don’t even know what I’d do if I suddenly stumbled on $100m anyway – probably give most of it away!

By: juds123

juds123 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:20:19 +0000

For making me think otherwise, for letting me realize I have the cannot-be-bought intangibles, for jolting me to what-ifs, your question is also worth a lot!

Nice one, Chris!

By: JoieDeVivre

JoieDeVivre — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:07:36 +0000

What a great thought experiment! Some days I feel like I’d walk away for a few extra hours of sleep; no money required! How’s *that* for putting your life into context

By: Lisa Murray

Lisa Murray — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:44:34 +0000

Fantastic question, and one I’ve been pondering lately. I’ve realised that my commitment to my purpose is so strong that selling out isn’t an option… no matter what, I know I’m going to deliver what I came here to do!

For all of us, it is time to step up and share our insights and passions with the world in whatever form they arrive. No amount of money (or lack of it!!) will stop me from doing what I came here to do… simple… but not always easy!!

By: Ian Berry

Ian Berry — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:45:10 +0000

As usual Chris a very insightful article and for me a great twist on the concept of how much is enough.

By: Kat Fulton

Kat Fulton — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:50:38 +0000

YES! I would walk away for pretty high up into the multi-trillions! I almost can’t even imagine walking away because I LOVE my work/play so much. Thanks for lighting my fire with this post, Chris. Woo hoo!

By: Clinton Waller

Clinton Waller — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:28:16 +0000

wow, great article, chris!
super timely too.. i’m facing this exact question right now