Geoff Dyer Quotes

If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.

With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I'm comfortable with money and it's comfortable with me.

With the money thing it is mad. As a young kid earning so much, having a house and driving a nice car it is nice but it is something I keep level-headed about.

Anyway, when I got out of the Army, I went to see a therapist. And she said, what seems to be the trouble? And I said I want to give all my money away. And she said, how much do you have? And I said, I owe $300. She stared at me for several seconds, and she said, I see. Well, let's get to work. And maybe by the time you do have some money, you'll be wise enough to know what to do with it.

Money is a big part of your life, and when you learn how to get your finances under control, all areas of your life will soar.

Be it understood you are never rich when you get no advantage from it.

When I had money, I felt pressure, whether it was to invest it or do good with it, and I couldn't let it fizzle out. It was like I needed to prove to myself that I could look after it, only I did the opposite, but you have to take a chance in life.

He that is rich is wise.

I was making so much money I didn't care. I didn't know what to do with the money.

After you're older, two things are possibly more important than any others: health and money.

If a man has money, it is usually a sign, too, that he knows how to take care of it; don't imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty of it.

We all have pretty much similar dreams, and at the root of all those dreams is being able to be in control of your money.

The first time I had money, I was extravagant, but then you realise it's not just about that. If I lost it all tomorrow, it wouldn't be me that's hurt, it would be my babies. It would be more about people's opinion of me that would concern me.

My parents believed in education and economic security, and I thank them for it. Because I think that's part of what's made my life stable. It was instilled in me. You have to be able to pay your bills. You do not get into debt. And I never have been.

I do not think that you can spend yourself rich.

You've gotta have a healthy balance of keeping your eye on how much money is in your account and making sure that it can sustain a healthy, happy life.

I've been very sensible with the money I made, and I did make good money.

I believe in building your foundation - if your foundation is not rich, then you are far from rich.

Even though I made $800 million, I am still grounded.

I've been very fortunate to have had good financial support.

I was making too much money. I was too young. I didn't know how to deal.

The only excuse for being broke is being in Jail.

You will either learn to manage money, or the lack of it will manage you.

Life without balance can cost you your relationships. Life without balance can cost you your health. Life without balance can cost you your spirituality. Life without balance can cost you your wealth and your happiness. So find things to motivate you from all areas of life. Your success depends on it.

When we have money, we start making mistakes.