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WHAT ARE YOUR PHILOSOPHIES CONCERNING GOD, RELIGION AND MONEY? I 223

• understand that the master gavethe money to the person who multiplied the
money.I also decided that the master could create where there was nothing.
In other words, he was creative and creativity is infinite, therefore money
wasinfinite - abundant. And to be creative and have abundance was the joy
ofthe master. As to what happens to those who do not multiply their money
and why the little they have is taken away, I am still not certain of the full
meaning. I have my suspicions. Nonetheless, the youth minister's words that
evening did ring true for me. The answer I came away with that night did
affectthe rest ofmy life.

.' TheDifference Between God And Gold

My rich dad taught me the difference between God and gold. He said,
"Ifyou want to be more like God and turn anything into gold, you need to
know the difference between God and gold." Explaining further, he said,
"The difference between God and gold is the letter L. He then said "The
letter L stands for loser, looter, lousy leader and liar. Ifyou do not get rid of
those descriptions from your character, you will never develop your Midas
touch - the ability to turn anything you touch into gold."

Donald's Response

I have noticed that people with deep faith of some sort often
seem more grounded and more productive. They have a sense of
purpose that can't be destroyed, and they are not easily
discouraged. Whether they are Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim
or whatever religion they may follow, it gives them a direction and
dedication that can defy business analysis.
I have some employees who observe the sanctity of sundown on
Fridays, and they need to leave the office early. They are hard-
Working individuals, and I respect their devotion and faithful
observance. When they are traveling with me, I have even scheduled
rny jet to arrive early enough on a Friday to accommodate their

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