It’s your life and they’re your goals, or they should be. You walk/run/jog in your own Nikes, Pumas, or Jordans. If you want to make money a huge part of your life, then so be it. Money is not inherently bad; money is the backstory of history. Money created civilization, and democracy. Niall Ferguson’s book The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World poignantly documents these concepts.  Money can provide freedom, security, safety, flexibility, and a sense of well-being. But money needs to be put into perspective in terms of your value and self-worth systems. Money does not warranty dignity, honor, self respect, kindness or empathy. These are human traits and characteristics which make people genuine and authentic. Young people, if encouraged, guided, and inspired properly can achieve nearly anything.