In this episode, listen to our great friends and best-selling authors, Janine Robertson and Paul Gordon discuss their book “Spenditude: A life changing attitude to money”. Impactology Live is a global live virtual event, where 33 inspiring speakers were interviewed as part of this event over 3 days. This RECAP episode reflect on the key themes and learnings from this event. We draw on the rich content and insights to help you take action and make an impact.
In this episode, listen to our great friends and best-selling authors, Janine Robertson and Paul Gordon discuss their book “Spenditude: A life changing attitude to money”. It's a brilliant read, with clever thinking that will challenge you to focus on what is important – that your habits, behaviours and attitude to money ultimately impacts your financial wellbeing.
To buy the book: https://www.spenditude.com/
Janine and Paul are deeply passionate about helping people and have been on a mission for over a decade to get people thinking differently about their relationship with money. Their message is simple, sort out your Spenditude, your attitude to money, and you will take a big step forward to gaining the financial freedom you deserve.
22min 35sec Reflections and questions to test your thinking and help you put the learnings into action:
The focus is on three themes from Part I: Adaptability, Ego, Your Mind’s Narrative.
Let’s start with adaptability: Paul and Janine mentioned, that your Spenditude, your attitude to money, may vary depending on what is happening in your life. They shared their personal stories and the impact it had on them, but what stood out for me was – when we are faced with life’s challenges, we make the necessary behavioural changes to adapt and cope. But how often do we pro-actively adopt, defender behaviours in times of crises? So, the question for to consider: “During tough times, and we’re not talking about financial hardship, we’re talking about life’s challenges…how do you adapt your attitude to money? Your spending habits? Do you spend more when you’re stressed?
The second theme is Ego. Where do we start with this one?! And as adult, it can be uncomfortable being challenged about the way you manage your finances, being forced to reflect on what is your attitude to money. And ultimately the impact it’s having on your life and the lives of those around you. Ego can get in the way of doing what’s right and proper. So, controlling your ego for a moment…in the words of Paul and Janine…are you a spender, slender, or defender? Do you think you can do a lot better? How are you going to re-shape your attitude to serve you better?
And finally, Paul and Janine said it succinctly, ‘watch the narrative in your mind about money’. So, the question for you is: What stories do you tell yourself about money? Is it easy come, easy go? Or, I worked hard for it, and will make it work hard for me? Do you tell yourself stories that justify your spending habits? Do think you deserve a life where money is not an issue and you’re in control?