In a private conversation with his son, a wealthy man emphasized the importance of investing in time-saving measures. "Once you are living independently, if circumstances allow, you should hire a nanny. You can freely spend money on other expenses, but this is one area where money must be spent, not saved. Otherwise, the pursuit of wealth becomes meaningless," he advised.摘要：Arichmansaidtohissonprivately:"Afteryouliveindependently,ifconditionspermit,youmusthireananny,youcanspendmoneyonotherexpenses,butthismoneymustbespent,notsaved...
He explained the rationale behind his advice by drawing a comparison between the lifestyles of farmers and business owners. "Why are farmers often impoverished, while bosses are wealthy? Farmers are burdened with a myriad of tasks such as tending to livestock, doing field work, cooking, and doing laundry. They are capable of doing everything, but these responsibilities are not directly related to generating wealth. On the other hand, business owners focus solely on making money, delegating day-to-day tasks to employees, their families, or nannies."
This philosophy, he stressed, boiled down to a simple concept: "Less is more, and more is confusing. Those who prioritize the pursuit of wealth tend to prosper, while those burdened with an abundance of chores tend to remain in poverty." The difference between ordinary individuals and exceptional ones, he highlighted, lied in their ability to manage their time. "An hour of work may be valued at 100 yuan for some, and 1000 or even 10000 yuan for others. The accumulation of personal wealth is often directly proportional to the value placed on time."
He emphasised the importance of being willing to spend money to buy time, within one's means. "Don't waste time at the expense of saving money. Time is your most precious asset – it is a resource with finite availability. Determine your worth per hour and let this guide your pursuits and sacrifices moving forward."
The father's parting message reverberated with significance: "It is better to be anxious about time than to be indifferent to it. If a problem can be solved with money, do not waste precious time. Regardless of your circumstances, make this your guiding principle, and watch as the value of your time appreciates."
