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Apr 2023
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The Japanese Art of Happy Money And Bill...

Matt Aitchison
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In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an incredible guest, Ken Honda who shares wisdom around the art of money, how mentorship has changed the course of his life, happy money versus unhappy money, creating appreciation and happiness with money, healing money wounds, how to attract money, and his secret to long-term success!

Ken Honda is husband, father, entrepreneur, owner of a successful consultant and accounting business, money mentor, speaker, and author of the book, “Happy Money”, your invitation to let the unhappy money go and begin bringing in happy money and a sense of freedom. This book has impacted millions with his message, selling over 8 million books worldwide. Lately, Ken has joined the #Givefluencer Network started by John David Snyder and Niki Shadrow Snyder, in collaboration with Emmy Award Winning producer Gary Reeves. It redefines what it means to be an influencer by putting the focus on giving back to your community.

He never works for anybody. He started his business in early 20s and could retire at 29, but continued to build his wealth not just in banks but with relationships to people he impacted with. He has written more than 70 books and published more than 200 books, and sold almost 9 million copies by now. Ken’s mentorship had changed the course of his life. He turned teachings into passions and an amazing career that impacted millions of people around the world.

Ken believes that when you change the way you think about money, you can see it as positive or negative depending on how you feel when you get and spend it. A happy life is often yours when you obtain and use your money wisely. On the other hand, if you constantly experience anxiety or fear related to giving and receiving, you probably carry that energy with you in most circumstances!

 

Some Questions I Ask:

How did you become interested in personal finance and this connection between money and happiness?

How your mentors impacted your financial journey and how that’s all tied to a lot of concepts and things you’ve shared in many of your works?

What made you continue to build relationships and become a mentee of a multi-billionaire in Japan?

What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about money and happiness?

What are the practical steps people can take in cultivating a happy money mindset?

Can you explain what the money journal is and how it can help people improve their relationship with their money?

How can couples and families navigate financial challenges and promote happiness and harmony with money?

Is there a right or wrong for somebody that doesn’t care about money versus the person that wants to be a millionaire or billionaire?

Do you have any particular money practices that you’ve seen to find a little more peace, balance, and tranquility with money?

What have been some of your favorite success stories of people who transformed their lives adapting your ideology about money?

How can Happy Money and its approach can help individuals get back on the right path for getting out of those heavy and dark situations?

Talk about the idea and importance of patience, persistence, and commitment to these types of practices and this way of thinking or living?

How do you get to a place where you can be comfortable with what is enough and find some balance in life?

How have you continued to grow and protect your wealth and use it to make a difference in other people’s lives?

 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Happy money versus unhappy money.

Healing money wounds.

How to attract money.

The secret to long-term success.

The power of showing appreciation.

 

Quotes:

“Money is just neutral energy, but unfortunately we take more inevitably.”

“You need a lot of intelligence to create money, but you don’t need any intelligence to spend it.”

“The more money we make; the more money we spend.”

“Loss in a happy way, let other people win.”

“Busy money runs fast.”

“Take your time and make your money slowly because slow money will be a steady money.”

“Freedom is the most important asset you can have.”j

 

Connect with Ken Honda on: 

kenhonda.com

Happy Money book by Ken Honda

 

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