Best of 2023: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough
Dec 26, 2023
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Financial expert Manisha Thakor shares the concept of 'enough' in her book 'MoneyZen' and explores how it can lead to a fulfilling life. She discusses the influence of parents' careers, the impact of finding 'enough' on happiness and the environment, and the challenges of letting go and making incremental changes. Thakor also delves into survivorship bias, questioning magic numbers in financial goals, and the connection between financial health and achieving money Zen.
Letting go of external possessions and accomplishments is crucial to finding fulfillment.
Our attachment to busyness and workism is damaging to our well-being and prevents us from truly living and thriving.
Financial health is about aligning emotional values with financial values and maximizing joy-based spending for emotional well-being.
Deep dives
The Flawed Self-Worth Anchors
Many of us anchor our self-worth in external possessions, accomplishments, and experiences. However, these flawed self-worth anchors lead us to believe that we are never enough. Letting go of these anchors and replacing them with an authentic definition of self-worth is crucial to finding fulfillment.
The Impact of Cultural and Societal Influences
Our attachment to busyness and workism stems from cultural and societal influences. We have come to believe that busy equals important and that our worth is tied to our work. However, these beliefs are damaging to our well-being and prevent us from truly living and thriving.
Finding Financial Health and Stability
Financial health is the ability to meet our obligations with ease and have financial stability. It is not about achieving a specific number, but rather aligning our emotional values with our financial values. By evaluating our spending through a joy-based spending approach, we can maximize the pleasure we derive from our expenses while prioritizing our emotional well-being.
Addressing Money Worries and Money Problems
Money worries and money problems are distinct, yet interconnected. Money problems can often be solved with practical solutions, while money worries stem from emotional issues. Achieving true financial serenity requires addressing both aspects and finding a balance between intellectual and emotional solutions.
The Power of Curiosity in Becoming Unmistakable
Curiosity is the key to becoming unmistakable. It opens up our minds, leads us to new directions, and enables us to explore beyond what we ever imagined. Embracing curiosity allows us to grow, learn, and bring a unique perspective to the world.
In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success.
Drawing from her book 'MoneyZen', Manisha explores the personal, cultural, and societal forces that often lead us to the false belief that we can never have, do, or be enough. She shares her journey of overcoming toxic behaviors around work, money, and prestige that once threatened her relationships, health, and career.
In our conversation, Manisha introduces 'MoneyZen' - her joy-based approach to living a life rich in both financial health and emotional wealth. She shares inspiring stories of individuals from all walks of life, their struggles with the 'Never Enough' syndrome, and their path to finding their 'enough'.
Through Manisha's insights, listeners will learn how to break free from the hamster wheel of constant striving and start living a life fueled by authentic joy, connection, and meaning.