Ep 137: Ken Honda on the Art of ‘Happy Money’

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar

Is your money smiling? Find out from our very special guest today, money and happiness expert – the one and only Ken Honda, author of the best-selling book, ‘Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money’. Ken whose books have sold over eight million copies since 2001, is the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of personal and professional development leaders.

A law graduate from Waseda University in Tokyo, Ken started his career as a business consultant and investor and his financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings are known for bridging the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses.

Hit play to listen to Ken’s fascinating journey – and to learn more about the art of making your money smile!

[04:15s] Formative years: Genesis of ‘Happy Money’

[09:00s] Reactions to ‘Happy Money’ 22 years ago

[10:53s] Money EQ: What it takes

[16:46s] Ken’s top tips for money EQ

[20:41s] ‘Happy Money’ readers

[29:00s] Concept of happiness and money globally

More about Ken and his work at https://kenhonda.com/

Get your copy of ‘Happy Money’ here.

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