A few months ago I went to the local mall and purchased what is commonly known as a �Money Tree� for about $15. Immediately after purchasing the tree and placing it in my office, I closed a $20,000 deal. I couldn�t believe that the tree actually worked! It was amazing, really.

Ok, I kid� I kid� I didn�t close a $20,000 deal. That would have been nice. But, business has been picking up ever since I purchased the tree. That�s probably just because business typically tends to pick up as time goes by, not because of a plant in your office. Nonetheless, it�s cool having the money tree around in my office. Who knows, maybe the legend is right and it does help one amass wealth and success.

Either way, I have nothing to lose and it�s an awesome little tree that brings a lot of life to my workspace.

The legend of the money tree is about a poor, hard working farmer who came across a weird looking plant one day as he was tending to his plot of land. He never saw such a plant and was amazed by it. He decided to take the plant and bring it home to care for it there. At home, the farmer studied the plant and noticed that it was able to survive long periods of time without being watered. The plant was extremely resilient and tough. He was inspired by the plant’s ability to survive without water and thought that he�d try to live his life in a similar fashion — pushing forward no matter how hard things got or how poor he currently was. The poor farmer soon became a prosperous farmer and great entrepreneur. The five braided stems of the money tree create a cage — that cage symbolizes the protection of your money.

So the next time you�re out shopping, pick yourself up a money tree. You can find one at any mall. It�ll help you stay focused on your goals every time you look at it. It adds to the aesthetics of your office. And, if you�re lucky, it�ll bring you massive wealth.