Japan's 'Zen Millionaire' on Why Your Relationship with Money Matters More Than Your Bank Account
Ken Honda has sold over 8 million books worldwide, but his path to financial freedom started with a family tragedy that shaped everything he believes about money. When he was 8 years old, his father's client chose suicide over bankruptcy - and Ken decided he'd never let money control his life that way.This episode dives deep into the difference between "happy money vs. unhappy money", the series of events that led to Ken achieving financial freedom before 30, and how to build your dream career.This isn't your typical "quit your job and follow your dreams" advice - it's a practical blueprint for creating income streams that actually align with who you are, and healing your relationship with money… no matter what your bank account looks like now.Tune in to learn:The "happy money laundry" technique to transform any income into positive energyWhy curiosity, not credentials, is the key to achieving financial independenceHow to "skill stack" (combining your gifts) to make money doing what you loveHis 8-part ikigai system for finding work that doesn't feel like workHow to know if you're in the "flow of unhappy money" (and what to do about it)The exact steps he took to go from zero writing experience to $13M in book royalties