21. Financial Mastery and Conscious Money Management | Ken Honda

Register for our upcoming events: https://drespen.com/upcoming/ Tweetable quote from Ken “If you want to go fast, you should go alone. If you want to go further distance, you should go with your friends.” Summary In this insightful episode, we explore the realms of financial mastery and the art of maintaining a happy, conscious relationship with money. Our esteemed guest, Ken Honda from Japan, brings his extensive expertise to the table, discussing insights from his best-selling book, "Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money." With over 8 million copies sold worldwide, Ken's influence in the field of self-development and financial well-being is undeniable. Whether discussing the opportunities that arise from economic crises or the importance of honing one's skills and talents, Ken's message is clear: financial prosperity and personal growth go hand in hand. Join us for this engaging conversation and discover how you can cultivate a healthier, happier relationship with your finances. Episode Highlights: [00:02:48] Happy Money Concept. [00:04:37] Attitude Toward Money. [00:09:43] Myth of scarcity. [00:10:10] Money mindset and economy [00:14:48] Wealthy mindset and passive income. [00:18:28] Financial market turmoil. [00:21:07] Financial IQ importance. [00:24:19] Market Psychology Dynamics. [00:26:16] Invisible Assets Importance [00:31:34] Preparing for Economic Downturns [00:35:57] Precious Metals Investment. [00:37:01] Gold investment risks. [00:41:02] Money's diminishing significance. [00:46:31] Discovering your money type. About our guest: Money and happiness expert Ken Honda is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing eight million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money” (June 4, 2019, Simon & Schuster). Ken studied law at Waseda University in Tokyo and entered the Japanese workforce as a business consultant and investor. Ken’s financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses. Ken is the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of personal and professional development leaders. He is fluent in Japanese, English, and Spanish; lived in Boston, Massachusetts for two years; and currently resides in Tokyo, Japan. Learn more at KenHonda.com. Find out more about Ken Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenhondahappymoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happykenhonda/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenHondaHappy Website: https://kenhonda.com/ Find out more about Dr Espen Website: https://drespen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenhjalmby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen