LIFE LESSONS
I Married a Goal Digger and I’m Happy
Have you ever mistaken a goal digger for a gold digger?
In my line of work, I have encountered some people who have mistakenly judged a woman because of her expensive taste. Often, they label these women as gold-diggers.
One former client whom I met on a group tour, Mark, was generous enough to share his story with a self-proclaimed goal-digger — a term he had once mistaken as “gold digger.”
My wife, Sarah, is a goal-digger. She’s determined to achieve all of her dreams. She is a hard worker, a quick thinker, and loves to take on new challenges.
She worked her way through college. When we met, she had freelance gigs in addition to her full-time job. She willingly helped her mother send her younger siblings to school. And she always takes good care of herself and believes that she deserves to treat herself every once in a while.
With her drive and determination, I know Sarah is destined for greatness.
I thought she was a gold digger.
Some women’s ambition, rich taste, and even elegant appearance may give people the impression that they’re gold diggers. With Sarah’s fondness for the finer things in life, I couldn’t help but worry that she was one as well.
I was wrong. I admit my view was shaded by her ambition, but the truth was that she lived within her means. But with her hard work, she could afford her taste.
She’s a “girl boss,” to borrow today’s slang–a strong independent woman. They invest in their capabilities and nurture them for better opportunities and personal growth.
They’re interested in the financial and material rewards that come with success, but what’s wrong with that? Wanting a financially comfortable life isn’t a bad thing. Isn’t that just normal? I wanted that for myself too. I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t want that.
What makes it bad is if a person chooses unethical or immoral ways to gain wealth.
But I saw that she digs me!
I never regretted getting to know her because I have learned from and been able to grow with her. She “digs” me, again, to borrow modern slang. She supports and respects me. She prioritizes our marriage.
Indeed, she’s more than her beauty. I admire her fortitude in earning a better life for herself and her family. And now that I’m a part of her family, we’re flourishing together. I’m benefiting from her kindness and caring nature.
She digs more than gold.
Women like my wife are highly motivated to succeed in their personal and professional lives. They are focused on achieving their goals and are willing to work hard to make them a reality. I think looking sophisticated is just in their nature, just like it’s in their nature to choose men who can appreciate their goals.
She laid the groundwork for healthy living, a value-driven career, and, later on, a thriving love life.
She’s got goals, and being in a happy marriage with a husband who understands her mindset is one of them. We have been together for many happy years.
I say it’s worth it to try dating a foreign woman. A Filipina goal-digger may just be a keeper. You could experience true love. Personally, I’ve never been happier or more fulfilled.
A woman with substance, ruling her own world.
With women with substance, you have to look deeper. You can’t just judge by looking at their appearance.
Their mindset is of striving for excellence and never settling for mediocrity–in themselves and life in general.
They have the courage to take risks and the perseverance to overcome obstacles.
A goal digger is someone who knows her worth and is not afraid to go after what she knows she deserves–respect, kindness, and loyalty. She rules her own world with her values and standards.
Being a goal-digger woman isn’t just about achieving professional success. It’s about living the love life of your dreams too!
