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Summary
While money is simply energy — a means to an end — it touches practically every area of our lives. Because of that, it’s important to understand its workings. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, financial expert, successful entrepreneur, mentor, and philanthropist Sharon Lechter will share some wisdom on mastering money. That and more in this episode.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- A key principle from Wallace D. Wattles’ 1910 classic book The Science of Getting Rich, discussing why we need money in order to live to our fullest potential.
- Why a lack of money affects much more than our bank account — it affects our family relationships, emotions, spiritual health, and ability to help others.
- The importance of studying how money works, and how you can use this knowledge to help you and your loved ones live more fully, completely, and happily.
Interview with Sharon Lechter
You’ll discover:
- Sharon’s story of overcoming the sexism she faced early in her accounting career.
- How Sharon began to develop a talking children’s book and helped skyrocket it to success by collaborating with strong brands that people trusted.
- Why financial success depends so much on your mindset, and how to help your kids transition from negative to positive thinking about money.
- A reminder that at the end of the day, you are either a master of your money or a slave to it.
- How to move from an attitude of scarcity to an attitude of abundance by looking at a budget as a “spending plan.”
- Why the financial decisions you make every day either drive you to success or drive you into debt.
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Interview Links
- SharonLechter.com
- EBW2020
- Your Money, Your Business, Your Life Podcast
- Thrive Time for Teens Game
- Think and Grow Rich for Women by Sharon Lechter
- How to Spend Happily and Still Get Ahead
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.