North Texas Dentistry Volume 4 Issue 5 | Page 24

practice transitions by Richard V. Lyschik, DDS, FAGD 4 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY There is an old axiom, “There are two ways to get rich in this world; either be born rich or marry rich.” If you are rich, you don’t need to read this article, but if you count yourself among the less-fortunate millions (not dollars but people), then this information may be for you. There’s another axiom, “It takes money to make money.” If you were not born rich nor married rich, then there are only two remaining ways for you to get money: Earn it or borrow it. If you graduate from high school and go out and get a job instead of seeking higher education, you can earn money, but in most cases, you will not earn a lot of money over your lifetime. Borrowing money is the last way to get more money! DEBT IS AN INVESTMENT In order to earn more money over your lifetime, you have to invest in yourself by getting an education. Yes, there are distinct parallels between the amount of education you receive and the amount of money you can make over your ear