By Talking Billions | Published May 16, 2024

My guest today is Ken Honda, the best-selling author of a beautiful book — Happy Money.

At just 29 years old, Ken made an unexpected decision: he stepped away from a successful career in consulting and accounting to immerse himself in the joys of fatherhood fully. But it wasn’t long before a chance encounter in the park ignited a spark within him.

Watching a mother struggle to balance work and playtime for her child struck a chord with Ken. Determined to ease the financial burdens families face, he drew upon his childhood experiences and penned an essay that eventually evolved into the bestselling book, “Happy Money.”

With over 8 million copies sold worldwide, Ken’s message of financial freedom and joy has resonated deeply with readers. Through his work, he encourages others to recognize the distinction between happy and unhappy money, inspiring countless individuals to embrace a life of abundance and contentment.

In this conversation, Ken Honda discusses his childhood experiences with money and how they shaped his perspective. He emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and contentment regardless of one’s amount of money. Ken also talks about the energy wrapped up in money and how it can be either happy or unhappy.

He shares the concept of the money game and how those who have the most fun feel the most confident. Ken explores the scarcity mindset and the power of shifting to an abundance mindset. He encourages the idea of saying ‘I’m next’ instead of feeling envy towards others. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of having a positive and joyful relationship with money. In this conversation, Ken Honda discusses the concept of wealth and success.

He emphasizes that wealth is not just about money but also about having more than enough and being able to focus on giving rather than getting. He shares the importance of knowing how much money you need for the rest of your life and not getting caught up in the pursuit of more wealth. Ken also talks about the significance of appreciating money and its positive impact on your life.

He encourages listeners to focus on long-term success and building a strong financial foundation. Finally, he discusses inherited wealth and the importance of leaving a legacy beyond money.

What a wonderful, heart-warming conversation it was! I trust you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Please help me welcome Ken Honda.

Takeaways

• Find happiness and contentment regardless of the amount of money you have.

• Money can have either happy or unhappy energy depending on how it is used.

• Approach money as a game and focus on enjoying the process rather than winning or having the most.

• Shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset and say ‘I’m next’ instead of feeling envy towards others. Wealth is not just about money but also about having more than enough and being able to focus on giving rather than getting.

• Knowing how much money you need for the rest of your life is important so that you can focus on what truly matters.

• Appreciating money and having a positive relationship with it can lead to more abundance.

• Long-term success and building a strong financial foundation are key to financial independence.

• Leaving a legacy goes beyond just money and can have a lasting impact on future generations.

Listen to the full episode here.