By Julia and Gino Barbaro | Published May 29, 2024

Welcome to a transformative episode of the Julia and Gino podcast! Today, we delve into the fascinating world of money, its psychology, and how it can impact our happiness. Join hosts Julia and Gino Barbaro as they chat with renowned money and happiness expert, Ken Honda.

Ken Honda, the bestselling self-development author in Japan with over 8 million copies sold since 2001, shares insights from his latest book, “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money.”

Episode Highlights:

Introduction to Happy Money: Understand the concept of “Happy Money” versus “Unhappy Money.” Learn how your relationship with money affects every area of your life.

Ken Honda’s Personal Journey: Ken’s upbringing and the impactful story of his father’s best friend’s family tragedy. His decision to retire at 29 to stay home with his daughter and how it shaped his views on money.

Scarcity Mindset: How scarcity affects our emotions and relationship with money. Practical tips to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.

The Role of Gratitude: The importance of gratitude in transforming your relationship with money. The “Arigato In, Arigato Out” practice for appreciating money.

Family Dynamics and Money: How different money personality types within a family can cause conflict. Strategies for parents to teach children about money and avoid future disputes over inheritance.

Functions of Money: Growth, exchange, and savings. Ken breaks down the essential functions of money. Tips on how to grow your money wisely and avoid common financial pitfalls.

Watch the full interview here: