Elevate with Robert Glazer Mark Matson On Finding Abundance And Changing Your Relationship With Money
Sep 16, 2025
Mark Matson, founder and CEO of Matson Money, shares his remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing in West Virginia to becoming a financial educator for countless families. He discusses the importance of redefining our relationship with money, revealing that true happiness lies beyond wealth. Mark also emphasizes disciplined investment strategies and the psychological traps that can derail financial success. Through anecdotes and insights, he highlights the value of purpose, resilience, and ethical financial practices that can elevate one’s life.
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Childhood That Shaped Money Views
- Mark Matson describes growing up between destitute poverty in West Virginia and his father's more optimistic worldview.
- His father gave him Think and Grow Rich at age 10 and taught gratitude, hard work, and serving others.
Commissions Distort Advice
- Mark observed brokerage-era high commissions pushed clients into unsuitable products for salesperson profit.
- He concluded stock-picking and market-timing are often gambling, not prudent investing.
Avoid Trying To Beat The Market
- Avoid trying to out-trade professional market participants because prices already reflect knowable information.
- Accept markets' unpredictability and stop gambling with stock-picking, timing, and track-record chasing.
