Category: Business Book Review

Book Review: The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist

I have issues with money. I have big goals to make a lot but what for? I am very practical, don’t really buy many material goods. Heck, my two most awesome purchases of 2007 were my Reef sandals and a KickSide Yo-yo. So I wanted to get a better picture how can I improve making money, spending money and just our overall relationship. It’s been a rocky relationship, you may say we are separated right now.

I heard about The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist from a great guy and was hoping to get a better grip on how we can make this a long-term marriage.

Take Aways:

- Not enough. We live with this mentality way too much, not enough profits/exercise/time/etc…
- Myth: That’s just the way it is. That’s not true. If you don’t like the trap, get out of it.
- Success. What does that really mean to you? It’s just a word that limits us. Figure out what your own success level really is.
- Receiving aid. When a society continually receives aid they feel debilitated and helpless. Need to think about their root problem and work with them on solving that.
- Sufficiency. There is always enough. Let go of that chase to acquire more. Enjoy what you have. Think about investing in what you have.
- Staleness. Just like your food in the pantry, money does no good sitting around. Try to make more with it, for yourself, society and others.

Bottom-Line:

Don’t read this book. This book reads like a memoir where most of the book covers her adventures with The Hunger Project. I am not saying Lynne is not an amazing person but a lot of this is fluff, high level things without action items to go do.