The YNAB Podcast

Money Is Not a Tool

Feb 19, 2024

06:05

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Challenging the concept of money as a mere tool, emphasizing the personal connection and energy individuals put into earning it. Money is viewed as a reflection of humanity, representing desires and values, not just a practical tool.

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Money is more than a tool; it represents desires and values reflected in spending.

Money is an extension of oneself, not just a resource, reflecting humanity's best and worst aspects.

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Money as a Tool

The podcast explores the notion that money is often referred to as just a tool. However, the speaker disagrees with this perspective and believes that it creates a distance between people and their money. They argue that money is more than just a tool and should be embraced and appreciated rather than pushed away. The speaker expresses a deep love and respect for money, viewing it as a positive and powerful force that can be used to express oneself in the world.

Challenging the idea of money as a mere tool

4min

Money as a Reflection of Humanity

2min

One of the pervasive messages about money is that "it's just a tool," and Jesse takes issue with that! When money is reduced to a mere tool, like a wrench or a screwdriver, it invites people to be more careless with it, to use it then put it in a drawer and forget about it. Hearkening back to episode #650: It's You All the Way Down, Jesse reminds us that if a dollar is the product of your energies, then a dollar is you! You aren't just a tool -- you are a human, with desires and values which are reflected in your spending. In this light, then, money takes on a much larger role than merely "tool," and it should be treated with the importance and attention it deserves.

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