Dear Money Adventurer, Okay. Here we go! This begins our short Money Mocha series, which, for this round of mochas, will encourage you to literally start writing a new chapter in your money story. I often talk about writing a new chapter in your money story in a metaphorical sense, but this year, to celebrate the opening of registration for the Art of Money 2022, I want to invite you to start this New Year out in a new way:…
Dear Money Adventurer, The work you do, the paycheck you earn, your bank account balance – none of these has anything to do with your intrinsic worth. You are priceless beyond measure. Yet, we live in a world where most of us need to work to earn money to support ourselves, our families, and, as small business owners, our team as well. We don’t like to talk about making money, though, it feels uncomfortable, shallow, and vulnerable. Even more so…
Dear Money Adventurer, What do you do when a disagreement with your sweetie about spending devolves into you shutting down while they want to hash it out? Or when a miscommunication around expectations with your business team results in terse emails and an awkward atmosphere in your small business? How do you handle a communication breakdown with a dear friend when you’re both harboring feelings of hurt and disappointment? Conflict is an inevitable part of being human. But, just like…