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Christine M Luken 
Christine M Luken
Founder of the Wealthy Woman Book Club™ & Financial Dignity® Coach to High-Earning Professionals
Published Jun 9, 2022
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The ultimate goal of money is not simply to have a bunch of it! In fact, the answer to your problems usually isn't more money.
I've heard it said, "If money can solve your problem, you don't have a problem, you have an expense!"
The ultimate goal of money is to support your happiness!
Money provides you freedom and options.
The problem is that most people haven't defined what a happy, fulfilled life looks like for them. Do you have a vision of your Preferred Financial Future?
Ask yourself these questions. If I was currently living my dream life...
How would I be spending my time?
Who would be with me?
Where would I be living? Where would I be vacationing?
What material things would support my happiness?
What charities would I love to bless?
If you don't define your dream life, how will you know what steps to take to make it happen?
Once you've defined your vision for the future, calculate exactly how much money is needed to support your happiness! This is a step that a lot of people miss. It might actually be less than money than you thought!
Don't chase money, thinking it will make you happy. (It won't!) Chase your vision of happiness and manage your money so that it's supporting you and your dreams.
What dreams are you chasing these days? As for me, it's a home with some acreage and a swimming pool!
P.S. Join me on June 23rd for my free masterclass, the Financial Dignity® Formula!
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Chris Chapman
Enterprise Account Executive at Gartner | Founder & Podcast Host at “Next Level Minds” | Creating Content w/ A Mission to Impact 1 Million People 🚀
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I like it - money is a tool to make it happen! Christine Luken
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Gennye Lion Rainbow Anderzon
Energy & Business Mentor for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Senior Leadership 23+ yrs Experience 💫Empowering Leaders to Step into the Highest Version of Themselves | Master Healer | Channel | Speaker & Podcast Host🎙️
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Money is to me about choice, freedom and safety
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Gordon Achtermann, CFP®, MBA, CSRIC®
Ensuring money MAGNIFIES your values instead of UNDERMINING them so you can enjoy the life of your dreams without regret.
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All true for most of your (and my) target market, but for most Americans living on less than $60,000 for a household it’s not nearly so simple.
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Kyle R. Bell 🛎🔔
Killer B2B Fintech copywriting and marketing strategies (I generate new leads and revenue for B2B Fintech companies)
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I was happy when I was dead broke. However, I do believe money does buy happiness. But the pursuit and achievement of making money won't make you happy. Cheers, Christine Luken.
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Rick Laymon, MBA, CFP® AIF,® CKA®
Guiding faithful stewards on the journey to "Well done!"
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And your values
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