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The Problem with Money:
It's Not About the Money! by Jane Honeck Reversing Falls Press
book review by J. Alpha
"The power we have assigned to money has distorted the real values of life."
In The Problem With Money? It's Not About The Money!by Jane Honeck delivers an authoritative and empathetic narrative which succinctly guides readers to explore the other side of money. Much like an initial face to face meeting with a financial advisor involves a certain amount of fact-finding, Honeck resourcefully guides readers on a self-directed journey intended to unearth their underlying beliefs and values regarding money, that often frame their choices and influence their financial lives.
- Are you in charge of your money, or is your money in charge of you?
- How much is enough?
- Why don't I ever have enough?
As Honeck explains, our answers to those questions are often based on misinformation, prejudices, and idiosyncrasies. And through a progression of Honeck's insightful stories about unexpected consequences of unexamined beliefs about money garnered from the individuals, families, and businesses she has advised throughout her career, readers are provided with a tangible illustrations of how their own beliefs about money drive unconscious and unintentional life decisions. However, rather than being didactic, or simply explaining the mechanics of money, Honeck's sound financial planning assistance is embedded with a sense of honesty and passion, rooted in her personal experiences with money management in addition to her extensive money management experience as a CPA and Certified Empowerment Trainer.
In addition to Honeck's comprehensive three-step guide to rethinking our relationship with money...
- Ask ourselves what we think money really is
- Talk about money
- Create a new money philosophy
...she also conveniently breaks down the process of gaining greater control over our money choices into realistically achievable tasks, in addition to prompting readers to keep a journal or notebook to remind them of where they have been and where they are going, regarding their attitude and actions regarding money.
Being conscious with your money isn't automatic, and by moving readers beyond standard solutions to financial problems, Honeck takes on the role of a sympathetic business partner, directing readers to create a sound financial foundation built on their examined beliefs regarding money, as opposed to unexamined beliefs. Honeck's supportive light-hearted tone infused throughout the serious theme of The Problem With Money, Honeck is both practical and healing, and readers will not only come away with a better understanding of how to manage their financial lives, but with the realization that ...there's much more to life than money!