The Boss Money Mentality

It’s Monday! Last week, we exposed the Slave Money Mentality and this week we are going to begin focusing our attention on the Boss Money Mentality. In contrast to the Slave Money Mentality that is motivated by self-seeking, opportunistic beliefs, the Boss Money Mentality is one in which a person is driven by a passion to utilize his or her expertise in order to dominate specific arenas, to invest resources in improving various communities, to influence a multitude of people, and ultimately, to affect change in the world. People who operate in this mentality aren’t interested in becoming rich. Instead, their discipline, determination, and passion for change and growth attracts wealth to them.

The boss mentality follows an extremely important principle – the principle that money is a tool that must be given a purpose, a plan, and the potential to grow. You see, a boss’ mind recognizes that by itself, money is not an asset…knowing what to do with it causes it to become an asset. Find ten people who consistently maintain and build wealth and you’ll discover that they are people who exercise the vision and discipline to put their money to work for them. Money never puts them to work, and therein lies the obvious problem for most working class and middle class families (we will talk more about this next week). The boss mentality belongs to the man who is prepared, precise, and intentional not only in his financial decision-making, but in all areas of his life. He isn’t just interested in financial stewardship; he earnestly strives to become a man of exceptional wisdom.

What is also important to understand about the boss is this:  a person who possesses this mentality always views money with serving others in mind and he or she handles money with longevity as their focus. The boss is a life-long learner who consistently seeks greater education and training in order to enhance his knowledge and comprehension. He is a leader and a servant at the same time. He is a visionary. Money never dictates a true leader’s movements; his vision does.

A visionary never succumbs to pressure to frivolously spend money because she keeps her financial objectives at the forefront of her decision-making. She knows how much money she has, what she is doing with it, and how she plans to multiply it so she can have more to give away. As her money grows, she directs her spending with the future in mind. She focuses on providing an inheritance for those she will one day leave behind. More than anything, the person who truly possesses a boss mentality embraces the truth that God is her inheritance and as such, He is the ultimate source of her wealth.

The boss is an intelligent, resourceful man who works harder than most and gives more of his time, talents, and money than the majority of his peers. He accepts the responsibility associated with being who he is and having all that he possesses. He owes no one but is accessible to everyone who genuinely needs him. He refuses to pay interest for anything but invests substantially in people and opportunities that have the potential to provide freedom for others. He is never satisfied with his own freedom but lives to see others attain it as well. His interest in leading is born out of an extraordinary need to serve, and his persistence in continuing to learn and gain wisdom is for the sake of improving the lives and conditions of others.

There has been no greater example of a person who possesses the boss mentality than Jesus Christ. He was someone who seemed to own nothing but had access to everything. Every word, action, and gift given were demonstrations of the freedom He possessed and wanted men and women to enjoy. He knew what people believed and He knew what they needed in order for those beliefs to change. He knew where to invest Himself and when to shake the dust from His feet and walk away from people. He reserved His time and energy for the people, places, and things that only His Father had led Him to speak to, touch, and challenge to change. Jesus was prepared to face anything, He was precise with His words, and He was intentional in His actions. He knew what to say and do and when to say and do things for the advancement of the kingdom of God. Jesus was born as a gift to humanity, died and was risen as the ultimate gift…the ultimate offering of freedom for us all.

You and I were born to be offerings from God to our fellow man. Our freedom is necessary if we are ever going to really influence those around us who need all of what He has placed in us for them, but we can’t attain it if we don’t first begin to believe we are free. What is holding you back? Why aren’t you free? What are the lies you have learned to believe about your finances and yourself that keep you from experiencing true freedom? What do you believe it's going to take for you to shake the dust from your feet and loose those lies from your mind?