Mastering the Moneyed Mind, Volume I

Introduction

We live in a money-mad culture. Fifty-five percent of Americans are investors. Seventy percent of America’s assets are controlled by people over 50 (“AARP-ites”). And yet two-thirds of the world’s adults are financially illiterate. Kids know next to nothing about money. Money is a tool affording freedom and flexibility to us all and emotional and physical security for many. Money creates autonomy! Making money is extremely exciting and stimulating. Money, mind you, is on everyone’s mind. It empowers, creates, unlocks potential. It can build self-esteem, a sense of wholeness, emotional safety, status, and self “net worth.” Money, however, must be put into perspective vis-à-vis one’s life. Honor, dignity, duty, self-respect, and empathy ...