Nick Smetzer
(pronounced 'Nick')
Media Director
I’ve been shooting short film projects for years, and have written comedy or fiction for almost a decade. My goal at Zeneration Wealth is to help spread a philosophy of well-being that avoids the vapid materialism and unchecked consumption that is so present in modern life through engaging, funny, and relatable content.
As Cheyne developed his vision for the Zeneration Wealth movement, I could not help but be inspired to join the project. It’s my hope that Zeneration Wealth can become a tool for my generation to discover wealth in what makes life worth living, rather than in money alone.
My money mantras
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Before I spend, I always ask: "Will this enrich me?" (Using the broadest possible sense of the word enrich)
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"Want-less" – both an injunction to myself and a prayer. It kind of comes from Buddhism's Four Noble Truths
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It's not about how much money you get but rather how you treat the money you have
My favorite resources
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki & Sharon Lechter
Assets vs. liabilities. Assets put money in your pocket. Liabilities take money out. I am so grateful I read this book in high school. It truly changed the trajectory of my life and began my fascination with discovering the keys to financial health and well being.
Outwitting the Devil
Napoleon Hill
I believe in each of us there is an 'inner self' who speaks our purpose. We have a choice to abide by that voice and trust its divine authority or live in fear. Napoleon hill literally puts the Devil on trial, and compels him to confess how he leads men and women astray. Whether you believe in the devil or not, the metaphor is potent.
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