Money drives a lot of people’s actions.  However, in spite of it being, at times, the greatest motivator in a lot of endeavors, people do not seem to have a clear perception of how money really relates to their lives.  This book sheds light on how to better understand the meaning of money in one’s life so that it can be controlled more favorably and positively.

What’s A Money Story, and Why Does Yours Matter?

This is basically a book about money.  However, it is not about how money is earned, saved, invested, spent, etc.  Instead, it tackles your experience of money, as manifested by your money story.  In other words, this book is more concerned with the personal dynamics involved over the technical aspect.  This is so because an analysis of and reflection on your money story will help you uncover some important truths about yourself that you may not see somewhere else.

In seeking for one’s money story, there is no need to go far.  You may just look at how you were raised up in relation to money, how you live with money now, and what you expect it will bring you in the coming years.  The best money story is indeed a fusion of the past, present, and future. 

If at some point, you realize that your money story is not working for you well, you may change that part which seems to be going wrong.  However, you can only do so if you are sure what your money story really is.  Identifying this may not be that straightforward as it has a very long reach, stemming out from the past and stretching further into the future. 

Moreover, the money story of a certain family is usually collective, same with communities, organizations, companies, government bodies, etc.  Their culture as a whole has a great influence on each of their money stories.

What Money Does Mean?
Literally, money is supposed to function as a tool to provide for basic needs.  However, in itself, it has become a need.  It seems to define who a person is and where in the world is he supposed to be.  Money indeed plays a major role in shaping a person, especially in this type of prevailing belief and culture. 

Happiness may not necessarily be fulfilled by money yet people constantly work hard for it.  Success is oftentimes measured in terms of how much money one has gained.  Ask yourself, though.  Has money and success made you a happier person?  Does more money automatically mean greater happiness in life?  Has your life been a pointless and undirected pursuit for something that until now you cannot define?  Would you want a life that is whole, passionate, vibrant, and meaningful?  If you feel confused and unsure, it is probably high time that you reconsider or change some parts of your money story.