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Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good
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Do you feel like you deserve to make more money?
In Good Money Revolution, you'll learn to make more money, live the life you deserve, and change the world, too. Derrick Kinney is the fresh financial voice to guide you there.
This book gives you a shame-free, simple success plan for your money—without cutting out your favorite latte!
You hate debt and worked hard paying it down. Now you wonder, What’s next? As you worry about the future, you can’t afford to get it wrong and need a financial plan that fits your unique goals and dreams. You want to make more money and make the world better, but you don’t have a clue where to start.
You should have a bigger paycheck, enjoy real financial freedom, and live the life you’ve always wanted. If you’re not making the money you deserve, and you’re not making the impact on the world you’ve always wanted, there’s a better way for your money today.
Money is good and you should have more of it. But not for the reasons you might think.
Here’s a secret: lots of money won’t make you happy—until you add meaning to your money. When you connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, and your profits to a purpose you love, you will make more money and create a life full of meaning and purpose.
In Good Money Revolution, you’ll discover:
The secret to making more money—your Generosity Purpose
5 money mindsets keeping you from cash
How to teach your money to make you money—and use it for good
The 3 Levers of Money: Save More, Crush Your Debt, and Earn More
How to transform your business and create a raving customer base
Don't just make money. Make Good Money. This book will show you how. Welcome to the Good Money Revolution.
Do you feel like you deserve to make more money?
In Good Money Revolution, you'll learn to make more money, live the life you deserve, and change the world, too. Derrick Kinney is the fresh financial voice to guide you there.
This book gives you a shame-free, simple success plan for your money—without cutting out your favorite latte!
You hate debt and worked hard paying it down. Now you wonder, What’s next? As you worry about the future, you can’t afford to get it wrong and need a financial plan that fits your unique goals and dreams. You want to make more money and make the world better, but you don’t have a clue where to start.
You should have a bigger paycheck, enjoy real financial freedom, and live the life you’ve always wanted. If you’re not making the money you deserve, and you’re not making the impact on the world you’ve always wanted, there’s a better way for your money today.
Money is good and you should have more of it. But not for the reasons you might think.
Here’s a secret: lots of money won’t make you happy—until you add meaning to your money. When you connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, and your profits to a purpose you love, you will make more money and create a life full of meaning and purpose.
In Good Money Revolution, you’ll discover:
The secret to making more money—your Generosity Purpose
5 money mindsets keeping you from cash
How to teach your money to make you money—and use it for good
The 3 Levers of Money: Save More, Crush Your Debt, and Earn More
How to transform your business and create a raving customer base
Don't just make money. Make Good Money. This book will show you how. Welcome to the Good Money Revolution.
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April 8, 2022
I was at a dinner with some PhD candidates earlier this week. One of them is from Uganda. While one of our seatmates waxed wishful, wanting to be Bezos or Gates, he smiled and said that there was such a thing as too much money. That led to a really interesting discussion with the rest of the students and +1s. His goal, as I came to find out, is to offer the first hands-on NMR work in his home country---right now all the study at universities is just theory. His life is focused, he has a Purpose(yes, with a capital "p") and it's not just about him.
If you've read a lot of these books, there's a lot of information you can find in other books(and some of it I had read in Who Really Cares: ... and Why It Matters). My financial planner is big on doing good with money and has challenged me to read several similar books along the same line. Most "make money" books are also giant pep talks and this one had it's fair share of that. Hence the 3 stars. But, if I had read this one first, it probably would have been 4. It did offer some stats and studies I hadn't heard before, as well as addressing some audiences that aren't often addressed. I do like the empathetic tone and the overall aim. If you only have time to read one book on this topic this would be a good one to consider.
One thing I thought that the book missed was a way to evaluate charities and make sure that they were genuine. It fit within the scope. And is a crucial point.
If you've read a lot of these books, there's a lot of information you can find in other books(and some of it I had read in Who Really Cares: ... and Why It Matters). My financial planner is big on doing good with money and has challenged me to read several similar books along the same line. Most "make money" books are also giant pep talks and this one had it's fair share of that. Hence the 3 stars. But, if I had read this one first, it probably would have been 4. It did offer some stats and studies I hadn't heard before, as well as addressing some audiences that aren't often addressed. I do like the empathetic tone and the overall aim. If you only have time to read one book on this topic this would be a good one to consider.
One thing I thought that the book missed was a way to evaluate charities and make sure that they were genuine. It fit within the scope. And is a crucial point.
January 14, 2023
*** 888 $$$ MONEY IS GOOD $$$ 888 ***
Good Money Revolution (2022) is your guide to making more money – so that you can give more away. Earning money with a purpose benefits everyone, including you.
Derrick Kinney is changing how you feel about money. He believes money is not bad and good people should have more of it. After applying these proven principles with thousands of clients, Kinney sold his multimillion-dollar business to teach these success steps to you.
As CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money podcast, Kinney visits with influential business and thought leaders to inspire you to make more money and use it for good. Known for making complex financial topics easy to understand, Kinney is a sought- after guest on local and national media where he has been interviewed on CNBC, FOX News, CNN, FOX Business, PBS, Cheddar News, and Wall Street Journal among others. For more Good Money tips, connect with him on Instagram @DerrickTKinney.
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Learn why earning more money is good for everyone.
Ah, money. The root of all evil, as they say.
Is money getting you down? Because it’s all too common to think like that. When the bills won’t stop piling up, the kids keep on growing out of their clothes, and your retirement fund is gathering cobwebs, money really can start to seem evil.
But it’s not. Think about all the good you can do with it. And I don’t just mean sending your kids to college and getting your drains fixed. For a family that’s really struggling, even just a little money can turn their lives around. For a village in a developing country that lacks decent education and health care, money can do unbelievable amounts of good. Think of what charity can do for a homeless person – whether it’s money or just a pair of old trainers.
Use it right, and money isn’t evil at all. It’s good – very good.
And so, therefore, is earning more of it.
In this book, you’ll learn all about author Derrick Kinney’s Good Money Framework: his vision for how you can earn more money so that you can do more good. Because he believes that the best thing you can do is get your own finances in order and start earning more – so that you can give more money away.
In other words, giving money away benefits everyone – including you. And you’re about to learn how to do it.
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Making more money is good – because of the good you can do with it.
Think of all the things you can do with money.
You can buy a new car . . . a new house . . . pay for your kids through college. You can eat well . . . travel well . . . You can even invest well, and grow your pot further.
Money, in other words, can buy you happiness . . .
Except, as we all know, it can’t. Because there’ll always be a problem with your car, a bigger house, another trip to take, a higher-yielding stock portfolio – and that’s not even mentioning everything else that can go wrong in life. Money is no guarantee of happiness – not by a long shot.
But there’s one thing you can do with your money that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
And the great thing is – it’ll probably motivate you to get out and earn more money, too, in a self-perpetuating, virtuous circle.
That’s right, folks. I’m talking about giving money away.
There’s science behind this. At the University of British Columbia, some researchers gave students a little bit of money for free. Half of them were told to spend it on themselves; the other half had to spend it on someone else.
At the end of the day, the scientists asked the students how happy they felt, and guess what: those who had given their money away – to a friend or a soup kitchen or something – were happier than those who’d spent it on themselves.
So, money isn’t the same as happiness – but if you do the right thing with it, it can do some serious good.
And it follows from that, of course, that if you have more money, you can do more good.
That’s what the Good Money Revolution is all about. Yes, the idea is for you to earn more money. But only so you can do something good with it.
Here’s an example. One of the author’s clients, Dave, had a business that was going really well. But Dave felt unmotivated. He’d forgotten why he’d gotten into his work in the first place.
So the author asked him: What causes did he care about?
Dave remembered a trip he had been on a few years ago. He’d seen a small village that was so impoverished it didn’t even have a real school. It’ be great, Dave reflected, to do something about that.
So, the two of them came up with a new business plan. Dave’s aim was to expand his existing business – so that he could use some of the new profits to build a school.
That was all it took to re-motivate Dave. Sales shot up straight away.
Because making money for its own sake won’t make you happy. But making money to fuel your Generosity Purpose? That’ll do the job nicely.
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To revolutionize your own finances, follow the Good Money Framework.
The thing about the story you just read – about Dave funding that school – is that it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. It’s not just the story of Dave donating some money to charity.
There are two reasons that make it more than that. Firstly, it wasn’t any old charity: it was a cause that Dave specifically cared about. And secondly, he wasn’t just donating out of his business’s profits – he was donating out of the extra profits he achieved when his business grew. In other words, Dave cared about this cause so much that it caused his actual business to grow overall. He made more money, and gave some of that money away.
That’s what can happen if you organize your finances according to what the author calls the seven-step Good Money Framework – and it all starts with Step 1: finding out your Generosity Purpose.
Dave’s generosity purpose was funding the school. But what’s yours? What do you care deeply about? It could be something close to home, like a local park, or something on the other side of the world, or a medical research charity, or a cause like homelessness. It could be a family round the corner who you know are struggling. Whatever or whoever it is, work out what cause you really want to get behind.
Step 2 is to look at your current finances, and work out what your financial goals are: pick a top three. Maybe it’s buying a house, or paying off your mortgage, or going on your dream holiday.
Step 3: work out what your desired income is. That might sound like a stupid question – as much as possible, right? But in fact, there’ll be a number much lower than that, which, when you really think about it, will provide you with all you need. Work out how much you need to truly feel comfortable each month. Find yourself an actual number to aim for.
Next? Step 4 is to work out how you can get there, by increasing how much you earn. This needs a bit more explanation – so we’ll come back to it in the next chapter. After that, Step 5 is to put together a plan for saving and investing your money – work out what percentages of your money you’re saving, giving away, and so on. I’ll expand on this later on as well.
Step 6 is to put your generosity strategy into action – in other words, start giving. And Step 7 is to keep track of it all. Sit down each quarter and find out how well your plan is going, making the adjustments you need.
There you go, nice and simple: the Good Money Framework is all you need, to get your finances under control and your Generosity Purpose in action.
But . . . Step 4 . . . earning more money? That’s not always so easy. Right?
Well, actually, it’s a little easier than you’d think.
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Earning more money is simpler than you think, when your Generosity Purpose is guiding you.
OK, folks, this is the big one: how to earn more money. But before we get there, there are two other things you need to do, if you’re going to get anywhere at all financially – and actually, they’re just as important.
Firstly, save more, to shore up your financial future and make sure you’re comfortable. Make sure you’re automatically paying into savings accounts each month and have a decent pension or 401(k) sorted out.
And secondly, get on top of your debt. Pay as much off each month as you can – not just the minimum amount. Pick the debt that’s your biggest burden, and go to town on it; get that figure down as fast as possible.
If you don’t do those two things too, you can increase your earnings all you like and still end up in financial trouble.
But OK, here’s the fun stuff – earning more.
In four words, here it is: act like an entrepreneur. This might involve actually setting up your own business, and becoming an actual entrepreneur – but it doesn’t have to. It can just mean taking an entrepreneurial approach to whatever your current job is. Even if you’re an employee, ask yourself the questions a business owner would ask: how can I increase the company’s sales? How can I boost productivity? Work out what value you can add.
Because it’s adding value to your company that’s going to make you eligible for a raise or a bonus. If you can point to the real, monetary value of your work, your boss’ll have a hard time denying you some extra cash. Which, by the way, you should ask for yourself, once you’ve proved your worth.
Another option? Start yourself a side hustle. This could be anything: couch flipping, poetry, even planning other people’s holidays. If you’re a teacher, fill your vacations with private teaching or coaching work. There are always more ways to earn more money.
Does that all sound like a lot of extra work? Well, maybe it is. But that’s just why you have to keep the focus on your Generosity Purpose. Remember: you’re not just earning for yourself anymore. You’ve got a cause to support as well.
And if this still doesn’t feel quite right to you – if there’s still something holding you back from finding ways to earn more – it could be because you have the wrong money mindset. A lot of us do. And that’s what we’re going to look at next.
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There are several mindsets that hold people back from earning what they could.
If you grew up in a household that struggled with money, you might have inherited a belief that money is . . . kind of the enemy. If you don’t have any, money represents everything that’s wrong: it’s a symbol of scarcity, it’s the reason you don’t have the things you want and need.
You might even feel like money is working against you. Sure, you go out and earn it – but then you come home again and find yet another bill waiting for you. Money comes in and then goes out again just as fast – it’s like it’s laughing at you.
These are two of the money mindsets that a lot of people get stuck with for their whole lives: they believe that money means scarcity, because they don’t have as much as they need; or they believe that money is actually getting in their way, because of the constant revolving door of bills to pay.
You might also simply not believe people when they say that a pot of money can grow. It can feel like you’ve done everything right, and put a little bit of money aside each month to save, and you’re still not making the savings you need to, or getting your debt down as much as you need.
Finally, a lot of people believe that they can’t make a difference themselves. They think that charitable donations and generous gestures are the preserve of the very wealthy, and everyone else is lucky just to get by. The idea of starting to give, when you’re not so flush yourself, might not make any sense to you at all.
But if you think any of those things, it’s time to turn the script upside down – because it’s not true. Chances are, if this is how you think about money, you’ve inherited that attitude from your childhood. All it takes is for you to tell yourself: No. Money can work in my favor. By saving regularly, paying down my debt, and increasing my own earnings, I can get on top of my finances, become prosperous, and make a real difference in the world through charity.
And do make sure that your kids inherit that sort of positive attitude, too, so they’re properly set up for later in life. Talk to them about money, show them good habits early on.
That last negative money mindset, though – that you have to be rich to make a difference in the world? That’s especially untrue – and this point goes right to the heart of the Good Money Revolution. So, to round off this book, we’ll take a final look at just why being generous is such a good thing to do, no matter how much you earn.
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Giving money away benefits everyone – including you.
Let’s start with a story.
Mary was devastated when her husband, Richard, passed away. It even affected her health: her diet wasn’t good, and her blood pressure shot up. It seemed like she’d suddenly aged years.
Money wasn’t Mary’s problem. Her problem was simply getting through the days. She’d taken to watching baseball: she’d become a huge Texas Rangers fan, and watched all their games on television. But she still felt lonely and unsatisfied.
The author asked her what Richard had cared about when he was alive. It turned out he’d been a volunteer at the local church’s food bank. Which gave them an idea for how to kill several birds with one stone.
Mary applied to get a little, part-time job with the Texas Rangers: taking people’s tickets and showing them to their seats. But the money she earned wouldn’t stay in her checking account: she’d donate it to the food bank.
Sure enough, she got the job, and her life transformed. Suddenly she was supporting not just one but two causes she cared about – the baseball team and the food bank – and getting out and meeting people, too.
And, her health improved. She had way more energy, and her blood pressure got better.
Giving doesn’t just make you happier – it literally makes you healthier, too.
It also makes you wealthier, as you’ve already heard, because when you’re giving with purpose, you’re motivated to find ways to earn more.
And it encourages other people to give, too – you lead by example – which is another reason you really can make a difference on your own. Because you’re not really on your own – your actions influence others.
One more point? It’s good business, too. Think about it: imagine you’re deciding between two sets of kitchen pans. Two stores are selling similar sets, for the same price – but one of the stores promises to donate a portion of the profits to a charity providing food to developing countries. Which store are you going to buy from, do you reckon?
Maybe you can afford to give away a lot – say, 90 percent of your earnings. It can happen! Or maybe you’re not quite there, and can only afford to donate 10 percent or less. That’s fine too. The important thing is to do something – what you can – and increase the amount as your own fortunes improve.
Because generosity isn’t just generosity. It’s good sense. It gives you purpose. And it makes the world a better place, too.
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The most important thing to remember/take away from all this is:
It’s common to imagine that money is a bad thing, especially if you’re struggling financially – but it’s not. Money can do an unbelievable amount of good in the world. And therefore, the more money you have yourself, the better – so long as you do the right thing with it and support causes you care about. By getting your own finances in order, increasing your earnings, and giving more money away, you can enrich both the world and yourself.
And here’s some more actionable advice: See the good that giving can do.
If this all still seems a bit abstract to you, the best thing you can do is take the idea for a spin. And you can do that, for now, without overhauling your entire finances.
Find a way to do something charitable right now. Do a shift at a soup kitchen, give some money or some old clothes to a homeless shelter, help out a friend or relative who needs money for something important. But don’t just do it and run away: think about how it makes you feel, and how it makes the people you’re giving to feel, too. Was it money well spent? How would it feel to do that more?
Good Money Revolution (2022) is your guide to making more money – so that you can give more away. Earning money with a purpose benefits everyone, including you.
Derrick Kinney is changing how you feel about money. He believes money is not bad and good people should have more of it. After applying these proven principles with thousands of clients, Kinney sold his multimillion-dollar business to teach these success steps to you.
As CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money podcast, Kinney visits with influential business and thought leaders to inspire you to make more money and use it for good. Known for making complex financial topics easy to understand, Kinney is a sought- after guest on local and national media where he has been interviewed on CNBC, FOX News, CNN, FOX Business, PBS, Cheddar News, and Wall Street Journal among others. For more Good Money tips, connect with him on Instagram @DerrickTKinney.
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Learn why earning more money is good for everyone.
Ah, money. The root of all evil, as they say.
Is money getting you down? Because it’s all too common to think like that. When the bills won’t stop piling up, the kids keep on growing out of their clothes, and your retirement fund is gathering cobwebs, money really can start to seem evil.
But it’s not. Think about all the good you can do with it. And I don’t just mean sending your kids to college and getting your drains fixed. For a family that’s really struggling, even just a little money can turn their lives around. For a village in a developing country that lacks decent education and health care, money can do unbelievable amounts of good. Think of what charity can do for a homeless person – whether it’s money or just a pair of old trainers.
Use it right, and money isn’t evil at all. It’s good – very good.
And so, therefore, is earning more of it.
In this book, you’ll learn all about author Derrick Kinney’s Good Money Framework: his vision for how you can earn more money so that you can do more good. Because he believes that the best thing you can do is get your own finances in order and start earning more – so that you can give more money away.
In other words, giving money away benefits everyone – including you. And you’re about to learn how to do it.
---
Making more money is good – because of the good you can do with it.
Think of all the things you can do with money.
You can buy a new car . . . a new house . . . pay for your kids through college. You can eat well . . . travel well . . . You can even invest well, and grow your pot further.
Money, in other words, can buy you happiness . . .
Except, as we all know, it can’t. Because there’ll always be a problem with your car, a bigger house, another trip to take, a higher-yielding stock portfolio – and that’s not even mentioning everything else that can go wrong in life. Money is no guarantee of happiness – not by a long shot.
But there’s one thing you can do with your money that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
And the great thing is – it’ll probably motivate you to get out and earn more money, too, in a self-perpetuating, virtuous circle.
That’s right, folks. I’m talking about giving money away.
There’s science behind this. At the University of British Columbia, some researchers gave students a little bit of money for free. Half of them were told to spend it on themselves; the other half had to spend it on someone else.
At the end of the day, the scientists asked the students how happy they felt, and guess what: those who had given their money away – to a friend or a soup kitchen or something – were happier than those who’d spent it on themselves.
So, money isn’t the same as happiness – but if you do the right thing with it, it can do some serious good.
And it follows from that, of course, that if you have more money, you can do more good.
That’s what the Good Money Revolution is all about. Yes, the idea is for you to earn more money. But only so you can do something good with it.
Here’s an example. One of the author’s clients, Dave, had a business that was going really well. But Dave felt unmotivated. He’d forgotten why he’d gotten into his work in the first place.
So the author asked him: What causes did he care about?
Dave remembered a trip he had been on a few years ago. He’d seen a small village that was so impoverished it didn’t even have a real school. It’ be great, Dave reflected, to do something about that.
So, the two of them came up with a new business plan. Dave’s aim was to expand his existing business – so that he could use some of the new profits to build a school.
That was all it took to re-motivate Dave. Sales shot up straight away.
Because making money for its own sake won’t make you happy. But making money to fuel your Generosity Purpose? That’ll do the job nicely.
---
To revolutionize your own finances, follow the Good Money Framework.
The thing about the story you just read – about Dave funding that school – is that it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. It’s not just the story of Dave donating some money to charity.
There are two reasons that make it more than that. Firstly, it wasn’t any old charity: it was a cause that Dave specifically cared about. And secondly, he wasn’t just donating out of his business’s profits – he was donating out of the extra profits he achieved when his business grew. In other words, Dave cared about this cause so much that it caused his actual business to grow overall. He made more money, and gave some of that money away.
That’s what can happen if you organize your finances according to what the author calls the seven-step Good Money Framework – and it all starts with Step 1: finding out your Generosity Purpose.
Dave’s generosity purpose was funding the school. But what’s yours? What do you care deeply about? It could be something close to home, like a local park, or something on the other side of the world, or a medical research charity, or a cause like homelessness. It could be a family round the corner who you know are struggling. Whatever or whoever it is, work out what cause you really want to get behind.
Step 2 is to look at your current finances, and work out what your financial goals are: pick a top three. Maybe it’s buying a house, or paying off your mortgage, or going on your dream holiday.
Step 3: work out what your desired income is. That might sound like a stupid question – as much as possible, right? But in fact, there’ll be a number much lower than that, which, when you really think about it, will provide you with all you need. Work out how much you need to truly feel comfortable each month. Find yourself an actual number to aim for.
Next? Step 4 is to work out how you can get there, by increasing how much you earn. This needs a bit more explanation – so we’ll come back to it in the next chapter. After that, Step 5 is to put together a plan for saving and investing your money – work out what percentages of your money you’re saving, giving away, and so on. I’ll expand on this later on as well.
Step 6 is to put your generosity strategy into action – in other words, start giving. And Step 7 is to keep track of it all. Sit down each quarter and find out how well your plan is going, making the adjustments you need.
There you go, nice and simple: the Good Money Framework is all you need, to get your finances under control and your Generosity Purpose in action.
But . . . Step 4 . . . earning more money? That’s not always so easy. Right?
Well, actually, it’s a little easier than you’d think.
---
Earning more money is simpler than you think, when your Generosity Purpose is guiding you.
OK, folks, this is the big one: how to earn more money. But before we get there, there are two other things you need to do, if you’re going to get anywhere at all financially – and actually, they’re just as important.
Firstly, save more, to shore up your financial future and make sure you’re comfortable. Make sure you’re automatically paying into savings accounts each month and have a decent pension or 401(k) sorted out.
And secondly, get on top of your debt. Pay as much off each month as you can – not just the minimum amount. Pick the debt that’s your biggest burden, and go to town on it; get that figure down as fast as possible.
If you don’t do those two things too, you can increase your earnings all you like and still end up in financial trouble.
But OK, here’s the fun stuff – earning more.
In four words, here it is: act like an entrepreneur. This might involve actually setting up your own business, and becoming an actual entrepreneur – but it doesn’t have to. It can just mean taking an entrepreneurial approach to whatever your current job is. Even if you’re an employee, ask yourself the questions a business owner would ask: how can I increase the company’s sales? How can I boost productivity? Work out what value you can add.
Because it’s adding value to your company that’s going to make you eligible for a raise or a bonus. If you can point to the real, monetary value of your work, your boss’ll have a hard time denying you some extra cash. Which, by the way, you should ask for yourself, once you’ve proved your worth.
Another option? Start yourself a side hustle. This could be anything: couch flipping, poetry, even planning other people’s holidays. If you’re a teacher, fill your vacations with private teaching or coaching work. There are always more ways to earn more money.
Does that all sound like a lot of extra work? Well, maybe it is. But that’s just why you have to keep the focus on your Generosity Purpose. Remember: you’re not just earning for yourself anymore. You’ve got a cause to support as well.
And if this still doesn’t feel quite right to you – if there’s still something holding you back from finding ways to earn more – it could be because you have the wrong money mindset. A lot of us do. And that’s what we’re going to look at next.
---
There are several mindsets that hold people back from earning what they could.
If you grew up in a household that struggled with money, you might have inherited a belief that money is . . . kind of the enemy. If you don’t have any, money represents everything that’s wrong: it’s a symbol of scarcity, it’s the reason you don’t have the things you want and need.
You might even feel like money is working against you. Sure, you go out and earn it – but then you come home again and find yet another bill waiting for you. Money comes in and then goes out again just as fast – it’s like it’s laughing at you.
These are two of the money mindsets that a lot of people get stuck with for their whole lives: they believe that money means scarcity, because they don’t have as much as they need; or they believe that money is actually getting in their way, because of the constant revolving door of bills to pay.
You might also simply not believe people when they say that a pot of money can grow. It can feel like you’ve done everything right, and put a little bit of money aside each month to save, and you’re still not making the savings you need to, or getting your debt down as much as you need.
Finally, a lot of people believe that they can’t make a difference themselves. They think that charitable donations and generous gestures are the preserve of the very wealthy, and everyone else is lucky just to get by. The idea of starting to give, when you’re not so flush yourself, might not make any sense to you at all.
But if you think any of those things, it’s time to turn the script upside down – because it’s not true. Chances are, if this is how you think about money, you’ve inherited that attitude from your childhood. All it takes is for you to tell yourself: No. Money can work in my favor. By saving regularly, paying down my debt, and increasing my own earnings, I can get on top of my finances, become prosperous, and make a real difference in the world through charity.
And do make sure that your kids inherit that sort of positive attitude, too, so they’re properly set up for later in life. Talk to them about money, show them good habits early on.
That last negative money mindset, though – that you have to be rich to make a difference in the world? That’s especially untrue – and this point goes right to the heart of the Good Money Revolution. So, to round off this book, we’ll take a final look at just why being generous is such a good thing to do, no matter how much you earn.
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Giving money away benefits everyone – including you.
Let’s start with a story.
Mary was devastated when her husband, Richard, passed away. It even affected her health: her diet wasn’t good, and her blood pressure shot up. It seemed like she’d suddenly aged years.
Money wasn’t Mary’s problem. Her problem was simply getting through the days. She’d taken to watching baseball: she’d become a huge Texas Rangers fan, and watched all their games on television. But she still felt lonely and unsatisfied.
The author asked her what Richard had cared about when he was alive. It turned out he’d been a volunteer at the local church’s food bank. Which gave them an idea for how to kill several birds with one stone.
Mary applied to get a little, part-time job with the Texas Rangers: taking people’s tickets and showing them to their seats. But the money she earned wouldn’t stay in her checking account: she’d donate it to the food bank.
Sure enough, she got the job, and her life transformed. Suddenly she was supporting not just one but two causes she cared about – the baseball team and the food bank – and getting out and meeting people, too.
And, her health improved. She had way more energy, and her blood pressure got better.
Giving doesn’t just make you happier – it literally makes you healthier, too.
It also makes you wealthier, as you’ve already heard, because when you’re giving with purpose, you’re motivated to find ways to earn more.
And it encourages other people to give, too – you lead by example – which is another reason you really can make a difference on your own. Because you’re not really on your own – your actions influence others.
One more point? It’s good business, too. Think about it: imagine you’re deciding between two sets of kitchen pans. Two stores are selling similar sets, for the same price – but one of the stores promises to donate a portion of the profits to a charity providing food to developing countries. Which store are you going to buy from, do you reckon?
Maybe you can afford to give away a lot – say, 90 percent of your earnings. It can happen! Or maybe you’re not quite there, and can only afford to donate 10 percent or less. That’s fine too. The important thing is to do something – what you can – and increase the amount as your own fortunes improve.
Because generosity isn’t just generosity. It’s good sense. It gives you purpose. And it makes the world a better place, too.
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The most important thing to remember/take away from all this is:
It’s common to imagine that money is a bad thing, especially if you’re struggling financially – but it’s not. Money can do an unbelievable amount of good in the world. And therefore, the more money you have yourself, the better – so long as you do the right thing with it and support causes you care about. By getting your own finances in order, increasing your earnings, and giving more money away, you can enrich both the world and yourself.
And here’s some more actionable advice: See the good that giving can do.
If this all still seems a bit abstract to you, the best thing you can do is take the idea for a spin. And you can do that, for now, without overhauling your entire finances.
Find a way to do something charitable right now. Do a shift at a soup kitchen, give some money or some old clothes to a homeless shelter, help out a friend or relative who needs money for something important. But don’t just do it and run away: think about how it makes you feel, and how it makes the people you’re giving to feel, too. Was it money well spent? How would it feel to do that more?
May 2, 2022
This is a book big on rethinking what to do with your money to make you happy by being generous and more giving.
March 26, 2022
I bought this book as part of a promotion... Derrick using his own strategy to do good... he donated a percentage of his proceeds to pay down medical debt for others. For that alone I am glad I bought it, it's a wonderful cause. Beyond that, I did not find much of the information all that enlightening, at least for myself. This book has basic info for those who know nothing about saving, making more money, or suddenly deciding to use your money for good. Minorly annoying writing style, overall good message.
January 13, 2023
1.75/5
Not quite convinced.
Main takeaways
"Money can do an unbelievable amount of good in the world. The more money you have yourself, the better - so long as you do the right thing with it and support causes you care about"
Good money framework
1. Find out your generosity purpose
2. Look at your current finances, and work out what your financial goals are (pick the top 3)
3. Work out what your desired income is. As much as possible, right? Not quite. There will be a number much lower than that which, when you really think about it, will provide you with all you need. Work out how much you need to truly feel comfortable each month. Find yourself an actual number to aim for.
4. Work out how you can get there, by increasing how much you earn. How to do that?
- Act like an entrepreneur. This doesn't necessarily mean becoming an actual entrepreneur, it can just mean taking an entrepreneurial approach to whatever your current job is. Even if you're an employee, ask yourself the questions a business owner would ask: how can I increase the company's sales? How can I boost productivity? Work out what value you can add. Adding value to your company, and pointing to the real, monetary value of your work, is going to make you eligible for a raise or bonus
- Start a side hustle
5. Put together a plan for saving and investing your money. Work out what percentages of your money you're saving, giving away, etc.
6. Start giving
7. Keep track of it all. Each quarter, sit down and find out how well your plan is going, making the adjustments you need
Not quite convinced.
Main takeaways
"Money can do an unbelievable amount of good in the world. The more money you have yourself, the better - so long as you do the right thing with it and support causes you care about"
Good money framework
1. Find out your generosity purpose
2. Look at your current finances, and work out what your financial goals are (pick the top 3)
3. Work out what your desired income is. As much as possible, right? Not quite. There will be a number much lower than that which, when you really think about it, will provide you with all you need. Work out how much you need to truly feel comfortable each month. Find yourself an actual number to aim for.
4. Work out how you can get there, by increasing how much you earn. How to do that?
- Act like an entrepreneur. This doesn't necessarily mean becoming an actual entrepreneur, it can just mean taking an entrepreneurial approach to whatever your current job is. Even if you're an employee, ask yourself the questions a business owner would ask: how can I increase the company's sales? How can I boost productivity? Work out what value you can add. Adding value to your company, and pointing to the real, monetary value of your work, is going to make you eligible for a raise or bonus
- Start a side hustle
5. Put together a plan for saving and investing your money. Work out what percentages of your money you're saving, giving away, etc.
6. Start giving
7. Keep track of it all. Each quarter, sit down and find out how well your plan is going, making the adjustments you need
August 8, 2022
"𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆".
I have read many books on money but this book is really a 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Most of the books only talk about the fundamentals of earning money but actually this book 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 on the 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 that how you can earn maximum money by changing the mindset. We all Wanted to be 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 and this book helps you to earn more money and 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 the 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 you have 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱.
The book is divided into three parts 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 and 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 said that money is really good if you use it for good as we all know 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 and 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 but remember it makes us Happy only upto a point.
Success formula to earn money is, 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉🏻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉🏻 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. Author describe Number doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that matters so connect your cash to a cause , your money to a movement and 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 to a 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 this is what changes everything and this is the 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. If you Impact one person at a time , you'll realize you are changing their world because" 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝘄".
𝐌𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 is 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗲 limit to 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 this book as there are some chapters which will definitely 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 an 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 whether you are a business owner, looking to start your startup or if you are a student. Books like this have been written years later and 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 in very 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 and I am 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 to the author who has 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 such a 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀.
I have read many books on money but this book is really a 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Most of the books only talk about the fundamentals of earning money but actually this book 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 on the 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 that how you can earn maximum money by changing the mindset. We all Wanted to be 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 and this book helps you to earn more money and 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 the 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 you have 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱.
The book is divided into three parts 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 and 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 said that money is really good if you use it for good as we all know 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 and 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 but remember it makes us Happy only upto a point.
Success formula to earn money is, 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉🏻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉🏻 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. Author describe Number doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that matters so connect your cash to a cause , your money to a movement and 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 to a 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 this is what changes everything and this is the 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. If you Impact one person at a time , you'll realize you are changing their world because" 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝘄".
𝐌𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 is 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗲 limit to 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 this book as there are some chapters which will definitely 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 an 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 whether you are a business owner, looking to start your startup or if you are a student. Books like this have been written years later and 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 in very 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 and I am 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 to the author who has 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 such a 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀.
November 5, 2022
This was a very good read and learned a lot from it. I learned a lot about myself and my relationship with money. I will echo 2 things that others seem to be saying in reviews which is 1. it can be redundant and 2. I really wish I had a book like this earlier in life. It covers a good range of tips from debt management, your relationship with money, and how to do good thing with your money. I personally enjoyed how the author talked openly about money. I'm from a family that still to this day doesn't discuss finances or money in general. So I found it refreshing and eye opening that they sit down as a family and discuss these things. I only learned about financial things in my family if something really good or really bad happened. Even than it was a very vague. It was mostly don't tell ppl your financial success because they will take advantage of you and you will be seen as a bad person for bragging. Or don't tell ppl about your financial hardships because again ppl will take advantage of you and it will make it look like you are looking for handouts. I'm now actually in the process of setting up a meeting with a financial advisor in my area.
January 13, 2023
REVIEW:
I didn't realize how much I needed this book until now.
I've generally dismissed the dogged pursuit of wealth as a mistaken driver of the self-centered. And I believed that the only reason people want money is for things and that the accumulation of things did not yield real happiness. Plus, I've always somehow had enough money to pay for my expenses. So the desire for more money never played a significant role in my calculations of my own happiness and purpose.
Having been a student for most of my life, I've always seen myself as financially poor. I never took budgeting seriously for two reasons: 1) Miraculously, I've always had enough cash to get by, so I didn't feel the need to find more in a budget. 2) I misunderstood the purpose of budgeting. I thought budgets were for saving for vacations and other wants. Possessing a stoic disposition, I am generally content with what I have. So, again, I didn't feel like I needed one. I just figured that if I saved everything I could, it would have to be enough to get by. And, somehow, it was. So I didn't rock the boat. All of this led to me coughing up stingy donations instead of giving with purpose.
The ideas in this book turned my assumptions upside down. Reading this book made me realize that it's time for me to stop hoarding every penny in case of emergency and re-evaluate the role of giving in my Purpose. I want the health and happiness that is proven to come from thoughtful sacrifice.
Here's a list of things I plan to change after reading this book:
1. The way I think about money. Money is not evil - it's a tool for good. I'm not just earning for myself (and my family) anymore - I have a cause to support. This generosity mindset isn't just for the wealthy, however. It is a good habit regardless of income. The more I make, the more I can give.
2. Finally track my monthly income and expenses in a spreadsheet. (I can't see everything in Mint yet.)
3. Refine my expense categories. (E.g., Should setting aside money monthly for anticipated car maintenance an essential cost or general short term savings?) I enjoy classifying and organizing hierarchies, so I imagine this will be a fun exercise.
4. Identify a specific figure representing my desired income.
5. Find new ways to make money/reduce expenses
6. Give deliberately each month. I want to be able to set aside a percentage for additional offerings in addition to the regular 10% tithe.
7. Give of my time and money now to help me get a taste of the fruits of this principle. (E.g., serve in the temple.) I'm feeling hyped about this now, but I anticipate a dip in motivation if I don't see some immediate returns.
SUMMARY:
Book's Key Message: Money isn’t the same as happiness – but if you do the right thing with it, it can do some serious good, which scientifically yields happiness. And it follows that if you have more money, you can do more good.
Kinney's 7-step Good Money Framework:
Step 1: Find out your Generosity Purpose. What do you care deeply about? It could be something close to home, like a struggling family nearby or a local school, or something on the other side of the globe, or a charity like medical research, or a cause like homelessness. Whatever or whoever it is, work out what cause you really want to get behind.
Step 2: Look at your current finances, and work out what your financial goals are: pick your top three goals. Maybe it’s buying a house, or paying off your mortgage, or going on your dream holiday.
Step 3: Work out what your desired income is. Most people think, "as much as possible". But in fact, there’ll be a number much lower than that, which, when you really think about it, will provide you with all you need. Work out how much you need to truly feel comfortable each month. Find a precise figure that you want to aim for. In order to feel comfortable giving, you have to know that you are covered now and after retirement. Once you have a number that will give you that peace of mind, you'll be ready give away any surplus.
Step 4: Work out how you can get there, by increasing how much you earn. (See the later chapters for more details.) Here are few things to consider when wanting to make more money: 1) shore up your financial future (saving account, investments including a 401K), and eliminating debt. 2) Think like an entrepreneur. Make yourself more valuable to your your current employer by finding ways to increase revenue. Find a side hustle to make money.
Step 5: Put together a budgeting plan for saving and investing your money – work out what percentages of your money you’re saving, giving away, and so on. (E.g., One popular budgeting rule is 50/30/20; 50% on essentials, 30% wants (including giving), 20% saving and debt repayment.)
Step 6: Put your generosity strategy into action – in other words, start giving. This number will be different for everyone. (E.g., Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tithe 10% of their "increase" in addition to giving a generous monthly offering. These donations are raised locally and given to the Church's numerous international programs. The Church's fourfold mission to "proclaim the gospel, perfect the saints, redeem the dead, and serve the poor and needy" is supported through these initiatives.)
Step 7: Assess and evaluate your ongoing plan. Carefully track of your cash flow. Every three months, take a look at how your plan is performing and make the necessary improvements.
I didn't realize how much I needed this book until now.
I've generally dismissed the dogged pursuit of wealth as a mistaken driver of the self-centered. And I believed that the only reason people want money is for things and that the accumulation of things did not yield real happiness. Plus, I've always somehow had enough money to pay for my expenses. So the desire for more money never played a significant role in my calculations of my own happiness and purpose.
Having been a student for most of my life, I've always seen myself as financially poor. I never took budgeting seriously for two reasons: 1) Miraculously, I've always had enough cash to get by, so I didn't feel the need to find more in a budget. 2) I misunderstood the purpose of budgeting. I thought budgets were for saving for vacations and other wants. Possessing a stoic disposition, I am generally content with what I have. So, again, I didn't feel like I needed one. I just figured that if I saved everything I could, it would have to be enough to get by. And, somehow, it was. So I didn't rock the boat. All of this led to me coughing up stingy donations instead of giving with purpose.
The ideas in this book turned my assumptions upside down. Reading this book made me realize that it's time for me to stop hoarding every penny in case of emergency and re-evaluate the role of giving in my Purpose. I want the health and happiness that is proven to come from thoughtful sacrifice.
Here's a list of things I plan to change after reading this book:
1. The way I think about money. Money is not evil - it's a tool for good. I'm not just earning for myself (and my family) anymore - I have a cause to support. This generosity mindset isn't just for the wealthy, however. It is a good habit regardless of income. The more I make, the more I can give.
2. Finally track my monthly income and expenses in a spreadsheet. (I can't see everything in Mint yet.)
3. Refine my expense categories. (E.g., Should setting aside money monthly for anticipated car maintenance an essential cost or general short term savings?) I enjoy classifying and organizing hierarchies, so I imagine this will be a fun exercise.
4. Identify a specific figure representing my desired income.
5. Find new ways to make money/reduce expenses
6. Give deliberately each month. I want to be able to set aside a percentage for additional offerings in addition to the regular 10% tithe.
7. Give of my time and money now to help me get a taste of the fruits of this principle. (E.g., serve in the temple.) I'm feeling hyped about this now, but I anticipate a dip in motivation if I don't see some immediate returns.
SUMMARY:
Book's Key Message: Money isn’t the same as happiness – but if you do the right thing with it, it can do some serious good, which scientifically yields happiness. And it follows that if you have more money, you can do more good.
Kinney's 7-step Good Money Framework:
Step 1: Find out your Generosity Purpose. What do you care deeply about? It could be something close to home, like a struggling family nearby or a local school, or something on the other side of the globe, or a charity like medical research, or a cause like homelessness. Whatever or whoever it is, work out what cause you really want to get behind.
Step 2: Look at your current finances, and work out what your financial goals are: pick your top three goals. Maybe it’s buying a house, or paying off your mortgage, or going on your dream holiday.
Step 3: Work out what your desired income is. Most people think, "as much as possible". But in fact, there’ll be a number much lower than that, which, when you really think about it, will provide you with all you need. Work out how much you need to truly feel comfortable each month. Find a precise figure that you want to aim for. In order to feel comfortable giving, you have to know that you are covered now and after retirement. Once you have a number that will give you that peace of mind, you'll be ready give away any surplus.
Step 4: Work out how you can get there, by increasing how much you earn. (See the later chapters for more details.) Here are few things to consider when wanting to make more money: 1) shore up your financial future (saving account, investments including a 401K), and eliminating debt. 2) Think like an entrepreneur. Make yourself more valuable to your your current employer by finding ways to increase revenue. Find a side hustle to make money.
Step 5: Put together a budgeting plan for saving and investing your money – work out what percentages of your money you’re saving, giving away, and so on. (E.g., One popular budgeting rule is 50/30/20; 50% on essentials, 30% wants (including giving), 20% saving and debt repayment.)
Step 6: Put your generosity strategy into action – in other words, start giving. This number will be different for everyone. (E.g., Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tithe 10% of their "increase" in addition to giving a generous monthly offering. These donations are raised locally and given to the Church's numerous international programs. The Church's fourfold mission to "proclaim the gospel, perfect the saints, redeem the dead, and serve the poor and needy" is supported through these initiatives.)
Step 7: Assess and evaluate your ongoing plan. Carefully track of your cash flow. Every three months, take a look at how your plan is performing and make the necessary improvements.
January 13, 2023
Good Money Revolution (2022) is your guide to making more money – so that you can give more away. Earning money with a purpose benefits everyone, including you.
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March 17, 2023
Derrick Kinney writes a very readable, understandable book froths long experience as a money manager. Excellent ideas for investors, charitable giving, etc.
March 22, 2022
5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
YES! A simple method to making more money, doing good and living the life I deserve. Amazing! Money and finances have never been my strong point. I'd much prefer to have my head in a cloud of book, but Derrick Kinney simplifies his strategies and gives practical advice that makes it easy and straightforward. Money is not to be feared. It is good and I can use it to invest in causes close to my heart, like boosting literacy or autism awareness that will motivate me to continue making more more so I can give more to these! This book provides an insight into how better to invest your money, so that you will not only make more of it, but will make a positive impact on the world. It is such a motivational read and has the power to transform your finances your life and the world. This book should be taught in schools! You will want to share this with your family and friends regardless of their age or circumstances, whether just starting out with their first job or contemplating retirement and needing a boost. While money doesn't create happiness, what you do with it can make a difference that leads to yours and others' happiness. One of the key principles is to connect you lr money to a cause that is important to you as this will generate motivation, success and fulfillment. "Giving is what makes life meaningful; it's what leads to better living". So what is this revolution? Earn more 》Save more 》 Give more. It is a circular continuum. Kinney provides lots of real life stories as examples to illustrate his idea, which are helpful and so engaging. I love the "generosity purpose" - the fabulous concept of making more by giving it away! What a way to not only support a cause close to your heart, but make a real difference in this world while making more too. This book provide the step by step framework to succeeding the implementation of this and there are exercises to complete as you read. It is both fascinating and exciting. Such an invigorating and life changing read! My advice: Buy this book, read it and start making money for good! 🤯🥰 #GoodMoneyRevolution #DerrickKinney #makeadifference #changetheworld #supportacause #makemoremoney
YES! A simple method to making more money, doing good and living the life I deserve. Amazing! Money and finances have never been my strong point. I'd much prefer to have my head in a cloud of book, but Derrick Kinney simplifies his strategies and gives practical advice that makes it easy and straightforward. Money is not to be feared. It is good and I can use it to invest in causes close to my heart, like boosting literacy or autism awareness that will motivate me to continue making more more so I can give more to these! This book provides an insight into how better to invest your money, so that you will not only make more of it, but will make a positive impact on the world. It is such a motivational read and has the power to transform your finances your life and the world. This book should be taught in schools! You will want to share this with your family and friends regardless of their age or circumstances, whether just starting out with their first job or contemplating retirement and needing a boost. While money doesn't create happiness, what you do with it can make a difference that leads to yours and others' happiness. One of the key principles is to connect you lr money to a cause that is important to you as this will generate motivation, success and fulfillment. "Giving is what makes life meaningful; it's what leads to better living". So what is this revolution? Earn more 》Save more 》 Give more. It is a circular continuum. Kinney provides lots of real life stories as examples to illustrate his idea, which are helpful and so engaging. I love the "generosity purpose" - the fabulous concept of making more by giving it away! What a way to not only support a cause close to your heart, but make a real difference in this world while making more too. This book provide the step by step framework to succeeding the implementation of this and there are exercises to complete as you read. It is both fascinating and exciting. Such an invigorating and life changing read! My advice: Buy this book, read it and start making money for good! 🤯🥰 #GoodMoneyRevolution #DerrickKinney #makeadifference #changetheworld #supportacause #makemoremoney
March 29, 2022
Good Money Revolution by @derricktkinney gives a completely new perspective about money. This is revolutionary in true sense how he lays out the ideas of prosperity through and for generosity; how to move from success to significance and give your money a purpose, which will further inspire you to make more money and do more good.
Does making more money make you happy? Yes, It does, but it makes you happy only up to a point called "income satiation," the point at which more income no longer leads to greater happiness. You will soon realize that money and happiness are not equivalent, and just building up your bank account will no longer give you any meaning.
Giving is what makes life meaningful; it's what leads to better living,and happiness comes from what you do with your money, not how much you have.
Earn More --> Save More --> Give More
Find your "Generosity Purpose." Is there any cause that you care deeply about and want to do something about that? You can start this habit of giving from today itself; the number in your bank account doesn't matter; it's what you do with it matters. Start small. Impact one person at a time. Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose. This is what changes everything.
Derrick has also shared many ways to make more money and increase your savings. The lessons on investment, debt management, and retirement planning could not have been simpler. The book is divided into 3 parts: Good money, Bad money, and Good money giveaway. The first part explains the significance of money in our lives and how we can make more of it to do more good. The second part is great work on the money mindset. And in the third part, he exactly shows the blueprint of how you can get happier and healthier with your money, how to move towards your "Generosity Purpose."
This book has certainly changed something within me. I pledge to go good with a portion of the money I have. This book is an essential read for everyone. It has the power to change the world and make it a better place. I absolutely love the concept of Good Money and want everyone to read and join the revolution!
Does making more money make you happy? Yes, It does, but it makes you happy only up to a point called "income satiation," the point at which more income no longer leads to greater happiness. You will soon realize that money and happiness are not equivalent, and just building up your bank account will no longer give you any meaning.
Giving is what makes life meaningful; it's what leads to better living,and happiness comes from what you do with your money, not how much you have.
Earn More --> Save More --> Give More
Find your "Generosity Purpose." Is there any cause that you care deeply about and want to do something about that? You can start this habit of giving from today itself; the number in your bank account doesn't matter; it's what you do with it matters. Start small. Impact one person at a time. Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose. This is what changes everything.
Derrick has also shared many ways to make more money and increase your savings. The lessons on investment, debt management, and retirement planning could not have been simpler. The book is divided into 3 parts: Good money, Bad money, and Good money giveaway. The first part explains the significance of money in our lives and how we can make more of it to do more good. The second part is great work on the money mindset. And in the third part, he exactly shows the blueprint of how you can get happier and healthier with your money, how to move towards your "Generosity Purpose."
This book has certainly changed something within me. I pledge to go good with a portion of the money I have. This book is an essential read for everyone. It has the power to change the world and make it a better place. I absolutely love the concept of Good Money and want everyone to read and join the revolution!
April 1, 2022
When it comes to self help books they are mostly focused on pointing out the ‘Don’t’ and miss the essence of true real and practical experiences for self help.
Learn to make more money, and change the world too!
Well, this book captures all the missing real life experiences and beautifully uses those to teach about the value of money.
While the author’s writing was highly impactful and each chapter had a teaching, I have tried to put down the five powerful takeaways
💰Money just makes us more of who we already are
💰Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose
💰Hope is a wish, Intention is a declaration
💰Failure is not final. It’s the start of a new story
💰Celebrate other people’s wins and successes but don’t lose focus
Be ready to change your idea about money, and in a good way!
Learn to make more money, and change the world too!
Well, this book captures all the missing real life experiences and beautifully uses those to teach about the value of money.
While the author’s writing was highly impactful and each chapter had a teaching, I have tried to put down the five powerful takeaways
💰Money just makes us more of who we already are
💰Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose
💰Hope is a wish, Intention is a declaration
💰Failure is not final. It’s the start of a new story
💰Celebrate other people’s wins and successes but don’t lose focus
Be ready to change your idea about money, and in a good way!
June 13, 2022
In this book, Derrick Kinney shares his knowledge on the secrets to make more money through generosity, if your Money Mindset is holding you back, and how giving will change you for the better.
My favorite lesson was in the chapter about 'Turning $5 into much, much more.'
The Good Money Revolution not only changed my mindset about money, but added a whole new perspective to it.
While the author's writing was highly impactful and each chapter had a teaching, I have tried to put down the five powerful takeaways
✨Money just makes us more of who we already are.
✨Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose
✨Hope is a wish, Intention is a declaration
✨Failure is not final. It's the start of a new story
✨Celebrate other people's wins and successes but don't lose focus
This book will change your perspective of money.
My favorite lesson was in the chapter about 'Turning $5 into much, much more.'
The Good Money Revolution not only changed my mindset about money, but added a whole new perspective to it.
While the author's writing was highly impactful and each chapter had a teaching, I have tried to put down the five powerful takeaways
✨Money just makes us more of who we already are.
✨Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose
✨Hope is a wish, Intention is a declaration
✨Failure is not final. It's the start of a new story
✨Celebrate other people's wins and successes but don't lose focus
This book will change your perspective of money.
February 28, 2023
There's nothing wrong with Derrick Kinney's 'Good Money Revolution'. It just all reads like material I've already read about in more in-depth financial books. Kinney's angle is to make money, a lot of it, so you can do good with it. It's a great mission to have and he covers everything competently from mindset, to getting out of debt, to planning retirement, etc. But understand he hits all these various financial topics in the most surface-level way possible. If you're looking for uplifting perspective on getting your financial poop in a group, 'Good Money Revolution' will do a fine job. If you're looking for something with a little more meat on the bone, this isn't it.
April 11, 2022
This book wasn't my favorite read. It took me a while to get through it because I ended up setting it down and not having the want to continue it. It is written in a way that was hard for me to want to go back for more. I think that it has a great message and is a good overall book though. I am glad that I did end up finishing it, just wish I got more advice than just the overall message.
May 28, 2022
Agreed with many things written here, it just didn’t seem all that revolutionary. Perhaps I already live more like this than I realized. ??
I really disliked one of the stories about how he treated people when he was younger - money should never be used as a weapon against your parents and family and I think it’s gives a big streak of smugness throughout this book, which I really dislike.
I really disliked one of the stories about how he treated people when he was younger - money should never be used as a weapon against your parents and family and I think it’s gives a big streak of smugness throughout this book, which I really dislike.
June 10, 2023
I read this on the recommendation of @sharonsaysso after Kinney was on her podcast. While there are maybe five pages of useful investment advice, and the overall sentiment of the book is decent, this is incredibly redundant and oversimplified. Plus, the target audience was people just like Kinney: older, Christian Gen Xers with children. This could've been a newsletter.
May 5, 2022
Adding meaning to your money is a profound philosophy that will change your life and those around you. Find your Generosity Purpose. This book is impactful and revolutionary. I’m looking forward to introducing the concepts in this book to my family. Highly recommend.
December 30, 2022
As a non-parent there was a lot to skip over in this book (I was not expecting it to be so parent/child focused).
Part 1 felt like the strongest part. Part 2 was more kid focused and part 3 felt a bit on the edge of prosperity gospel.
Part 1 felt like the strongest part. Part 2 was more kid focused and part 3 felt a bit on the edge of prosperity gospel.
April 1, 2022
Love the book, Derrick definitely has away to explain money is good and we should have more of it.
June 17, 2022
Very interesting ideas and suggestions for financial goals. I would think that this book would be the perfect gift for a college graduate or a for a newly married couple.
July 13, 2023
A good mix of storytelling, advice, and call to action. Derrick Kinney outlined how to use money in a way that seems a little less daunting and real for someone working to overcome money trauma 👌🏼
March 7, 2022
This book is literally changed my mindset on money. It changes what we have been taught about money since childhood. Derrick believes money is not bad and good people should have more of it.
He talked about why you should give away money to make more money. It's a 100% fact that if you give away money with a good intention of helping people who need it. You'll definitely make more money to give away more money. 🙂
Derrick discusses money can make you happy but that happiness will no longer stay. It makes you happy only up to a point. Economists call it “income satiation” meaning the point at which more income no longer leads to greater happiness.
I really like this lesson from the book “how you can make more money by connecting your profits to a purpose your cash to a cause, and your money to a movement.” 📈
The book has amazing lessons on saving money, earning money, retirement, Investing, and much financial advice that will definitely help you right now and in the future.
He talked about why you should give away money to make more money. It's a 100% fact that if you give away money with a good intention of helping people who need it. You'll definitely make more money to give away more money. 🙂
Derrick discusses money can make you happy but that happiness will no longer stay. It makes you happy only up to a point. Economists call it “income satiation” meaning the point at which more income no longer leads to greater happiness.
I really like this lesson from the book “how you can make more money by connecting your profits to a purpose your cash to a cause, and your money to a movement.” 📈
The book has amazing lessons on saving money, earning money, retirement, Investing, and much financial advice that will definitely help you right now and in the future.
February 14, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. FAILURE:
- Failure is beginning of a new story.
2. GOOD PEOPLE:
- Good money can do good things in the community in the hands of good people.
3. SCREW UP:
- Talk about the power of the screw-up with your kids. It is important to be appropriately candid about your own mistakes so they feel comfortable sharing too.
4. WORTHY GOALS:
- People want to help others with worthy goals.
6. BE A GIVER:
- Altruism is contagious.
1. FAILURE:
- Failure is beginning of a new story.
2. GOOD PEOPLE:
- Good money can do good things in the community in the hands of good people.
3. SCREW UP:
- Talk about the power of the screw-up with your kids. It is important to be appropriately candid about your own mistakes so they feel comfortable sharing too.
4. WORTHY GOALS:
- People want to help others with worthy goals.
6. BE A GIVER:
- Altruism is contagious.
March 5, 2022
A lot of books have been written about money. A couple of them have been good. This is one of them.
Even if you've already read the other good books about money, you'll still profit from reading this one.
He has a fresh, inspiring perspective on money and has a way of getting even the most grumpy curmudgeons (me) excited about the genuinely good things you can do with it.
If you're on the fence about reading this book, maybe try his podcast for a sample of his ethos: https://www.goodmoneyframework.com/po...
Even if you've already read the other good books about money, you'll still profit from reading this one.
He has a fresh, inspiring perspective on money and has a way of getting even the most grumpy curmudgeons (me) excited about the genuinely good things you can do with it.
If you're on the fence about reading this book, maybe try his podcast for a sample of his ethos: https://www.goodmoneyframework.com/po...
April 6, 2023
“Money is good because you can use it for good; you can use it to change the world.”
Author, Derrick Kinney explains, what you do with your money has much more to do with how happy you are than your actual wealth.
Money can buy happiness, but you need to stop thinking that it has something to do with the amount you accumulate, and instead start thinking about what you are doing with the money that truly makes you happy.
The untold secret to making more money is by… giving it away. How is that?
It’s by connecting your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose. That is what changes everything– it’s called the Generosity Purpose.
Earn More. ➡️ Save More. ➡️ Give More.
The Good Money Revolution not only changed my mindset on money, but added a whole new perspective to it.
Author, Derrick Kinney explains, what you do with your money has much more to do with how happy you are than your actual wealth.
Money can buy happiness, but you need to stop thinking that it has something to do with the amount you accumulate, and instead start thinking about what you are doing with the money that truly makes you happy.
The untold secret to making more money is by… giving it away. How is that?
It’s by connecting your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose. That is what changes everything– it’s called the Generosity Purpose.
Earn More. ➡️ Save More. ➡️ Give More.
The Good Money Revolution not only changed my mindset on money, but added a whole new perspective to it.
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