Episode #30: “Motivate Your Money: Using Conversations and Conscience Decision Making to Realize Success” with Mac Gardner

<p>In Episode #30 of Mindset Mastery, “Motivate Your Money: Using Conversations and Conscience Decision Making to Realize Success,” host <a href="http://marieswift.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Marie Swift</a>, CEO of Impact Communications, speaks with book author and financial educator <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/macgardner/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Mac Gardner</a>, CFP. In addition to his book for adults, <em>Motivate Your Money</em>, Mac has created a book, coloring and worksheets, and a fun game for kids ages 7+ called 'The Four Money Bears: Berryville'. In this episode of Mindset Mastery, he talks about the five steps to financial success, how to motivate kids and others in our lives when it comes to money, and creating a good mindset as it relates to finances and life.</p> <p><strong>In a nutshell:</strong> The 3-Rs can help us master our money mindset. First we must <strong>realize</strong> what money is, then we must <strong>recognize</strong> what money does, and finally we must <strong>rationalize</strong> how to use money in our lives. Having conversations with our kids and grandkids – and others in our lives who might need a little extra inspiration when it comes to money management and financial literacy – is one way to start the process of becoming a better saver, investor, spender, and giver. The motivational messages and stories we tell ourselves are key. After all, says Mac, at the end of the day, we are all just a collection of stories – so might as well make them good ones!</p> <p>To learn more about Mac’s work, the Money Mentors project, <em>The Four Money Bears</em> and <em>Motivate Your Money</em> books, and 'The Four Bears: Berryville' digital game, visit <a href="http://www.thefourmoneybears.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.thefourmoneybears.com</a>.</p> <p>Brought to you by NAPFA - the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors - the country’s leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors. Learn more about NAPFA at <a href= "http