"The less you need money, the more people want to give it to you." - some advice I have heard about finances. Applies to businesses selling a product, startups

"The less you need money, the more people want to give it to you." - some advice I have heard about finances. Applies to businesses selling a product, startups looking for money, and, especially well, to scholarships. The best indication that people should invest in you is that you don't need them to invest in you at all.