
How do you separate self-worth from net worth? [Manisha Thakor]
About this episode
Playing the “net worth” game puts you on the never-ending hamster wheel of never hitting “enough.” In this episode we look at the myth of The Number, how unworthiness drives achievement and how to rebuild your identity outside of your bank account. [Episode 30]
Manisha Thakor is a seasoned financial executive in wealth management. She’s the author of MoneyZen: The secret to finding your enough.
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References from the show:
- Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
- The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han
- The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon by Mark Bryan, Julia Cameron, and Catherine Allen
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