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Among the numerous authors I read and follow on social media, Ken Honda holds a special place. I have been embracing his Happy Money mindset for several years with profound results. Irrespective of earning or spending money, the happy money mantra has transformed my relationship with money.

If you are not familiar with Ken Honda, here is a brief overview:

Ken Honda is a Japanese author and speaker renowned for his work on the correlation between money and happiness. Often referred to as the “Zen Millionaire,” Honda’s approach blends financial wisdom with psychological insights to help people find peace and joy in their financial lives.

About Ken Honda

• Background: Honda’s background is diverse, including experience in business consulting, accounting, and venture capital. He retired early and dedicated himself to understanding and teaching about money and happiness.
• Philosophy: Honda believes that money is energy and that the way we interact with it can significantly affect our happiness. He emphasizes the importance of having a healthy relationship with money, which includes cultivating gratitude and a positive mindset.

“Happy Money”

“Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money” is one of Ken Honda’s most famous books. Here are some key aspects:

Key Themes

• Money as Energy: Honda suggests that money carries the energy of how it was received and spent. “Happy money” is money that is given and received with love, joy, and gratitude, whereas “unhappy money” is associated with fear, stress, and resentment.
• Gratitude and Appreciation: A central theme of the book is the importance of appreciating the money you have. Honda advocates for saying “arigato” (thank you) to your money when you receive it and when you spend it, fostering a sense of gratitude and positive energy.
• Mindset Shift: Honda encourages readers to shift their mindset from scarcity and fear to abundance and joy. By changing how you think and feel about money, you can transform your financial life and overall well-being.
• Healing Money Wounds: The book addresses “money wounds”—negative experiences and beliefs about money that people carry from their past. Honda offers insights and exercises to heal these wounds and develop a healthier relationship with money.

Practical Advice

• Money EQ: Honda introduces the concept of Money EQ (emotional intelligence) as crucial for financial happiness, complementing Money IQ (financial intelligence). He emphasizes the need to understand your emotions around money and develop a balanced approach.
• Giving and Receiving: Emphasizing the flow of money, Honda suggests that generosity and the willingness to both give and receive can enhance the energy of your finances.

Impact

“Happy Money” has resonated with readers worldwide, offering a fresh perspective on personal finance that integrates emotional well-being and financial health. Honda’s teachings provide practical steps and philosophical insights to help people find peace and happiness in their financial lives.

Ken Honda recently shared his views on visible and invisible assets, offering new perspectives that have deeply resonated with me. I would like to share them with you today.

Visible Assets

These are the tangible, easily quantifiable resources you possess. Examples include:

• Money: Cash, savings, investments, etc.
• Property: Real estate, vehicles, and other physical assets.
• Possessions: Items of value, such as jewelry, technology, and other personal belongings.

Invisible Assets

These are intangible, often unquantifiable resources that significantly impact your life and happiness. Examples include:

• Skills and Knowledge: Your abilities, education, and expertise.
• Relationships: Connections with family, friends, colleagues, and broader networks.
• Health: Physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Mindset: Attitudes, beliefs, and mental resilience.
• Reputation: How others perceive you, your trustworthiness, and your personal brand.
• Gratitude and Happiness: Your capacity for gratitude, contentment, and overall life satisfaction.

Honda emphasizes the importance of balancing these two types of assets. While visible assets are necessary for financial stability, invisible assets play a crucial role in achieving long-term happiness and fulfillment. He advocates for nurturing invisible assets through practices such as building strong relationships, continuous learning, maintaining good health, and cultivating a positive mindset.

Reflecting on visible and invisible assets, in my personal journey, it’s clear that I’m focused on building and refining my invisible assets, which I neglected for many years. What about you? Does this spark reflective thoughts in your personal situation? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear about it.

Here’s Honda’s video about assets, both visible and invisible:

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