Why do some people feel a perpetual state of lack and fear about money, while others feel genuinely prosperous, regardless of the size of their bank accounts' Why do some people shudder with dread when it comes to setting financial goals, while others embrace it with enthusiasm and confidence'
What makes the difference' Could it be in their relationship with money itself'
People who enjoy a healthy relationship with money share common habits and traits. So, how do they think, and what do they do differently' Are these behaviors hardwired in an individual's psyche, or can they be learned'
In this provocative book, psychotherapist Dr. Charles Richards provides unexpected and encouraging answers to these questions. Based on his research and expert interviews, Dr. Richards shows how each of us can develop a thriving relationship with money and create a rich and rewarding life.
A t the book's heart are the stories of people who have faced adversity with courage and created extraordinary lives. Their accounts'along with Dr. Richards' interviews with finance professors, legislators, entrepreneurs, and mavens of success'pave a path to a brighter future for us all.
Today we live in a trying economic environment. Every day, popular financial advisors exhort us to hunker down, play it safe, and protect ourselves from an uncertain future. To the voices who promote fear and doubt, Dr. Richards answers with balance, wisdom, and optimism.
The Psychology of Wealth is for anyone interested in succeeding personally or professionally, and in achieving true prosperity. It offers golden steps on the path to a better life.
Acknowledgments
Introduction : Golden Steps
Chapter 1 : How Do We Define Wealth'
Chapter 2 : The Evolution of Wealth
Chapter 3 : Finding Your Dream
Chapter 4 : Self-Esteem and Its Influence on Wealth
Chapter 5 : The Stream vs. the Rock
Chapter 6 : Value Is What You Get
Chapter 7 : Living Consciously
Chapter 8 : The Power of Giving Back
Chapter 9 : I'm Going Through a Phase
Chapter 10 : Painting a New Portrait of Prosperity
Chapter 11 : Knowing Where to Plant Your Feet
Conclusion : The Whole Elephant
Notes
Book Club Questions
Index
