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What does it mean?
Monroe dismisses interest in money. Her primary goal was to be wonderful, prioritizing personal excellence over wealth.
In plain terms
She wanted to be wonderful, not rich.
What can you take from it?
Pursue excellence rather than money.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • financial discussions
  • goal setting

Putting it to work

  • set higher goals
  • reject materialism
  • seek growth

Questions to consider

  • What is your primary motivation?
  • Do you value wealth or wonder?

Another view

Money is often necessary to maintain independence or quality of life.

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