Weekend Links: Lebron’s Decision With Miami and Money

This week’s hot topic wasn’t Apple or BP, it was Lebron James. Despite rapidly rising to become one of the elite players in the NBA, Lebron and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been unable to accomplish the great feat of securing a championship ring.

Now that he reigns loose from the confines of Cleveland, he chose the Miami Heat as the next team for which he’ll play – accompanied by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

To fit all three superstars into the team, they’ll have to cut their salary and they’ve all agreed to do so if necessary. The team chemistry and roles are of the most concern at this point.

All the hype and media on Lebron’s decision is warranted as it will change the NBA league and the game of basketball. Right now, their goal is to win a championship – something money cannot buy. Many people are willing to take a job with a lower salary if they know that it’s what they love to do and want to do.

Would you take a salary paycut when an opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with great people who will help you reach your goals?

Some other thought-provoking articles around the blogosphere:

• Poverty or Simplicity: The Choice is Yours at Christian PF. Choosing to have less doesn’t imply your lack of wealth. Clutter has always added to worry and stress. Minimalism, whether it was result of poverty or not, is a choice that may lead to a more fulfilling life.
• Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Decide Which is Best for You at Good Financial Cents. This is a decision that troubles many people looking to build their nest egg. I’ve sounded out my reason for choosing a Roth IRA over a traditional IRA. You probably want to check out the beautiful infographic if you have this decision to make.
• Automate or Unautomate Your Finances? at Free From Broke. Personal financial management has seen a breakthrough with automation, but it has its own drawbacks. I automate part of my finances and actively manage the other. But, you may have your own method that works for you.

Check out the recent carnivals in which Realm of Prosperity participated:

• Carnival of Money Stories Independence Day Edition at Out of Debt Again

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