Learning how to live

In this episode, Quinn Stainfield-Bruce explores his complex relationship with money, reflecting on how his upbringing shaped his financial mindset. He discusses the illusion that money equates to happiness and shares insights on how to develop a healthier relationship with finances. Through personal anecdotes, he emphasizes the importance of understanding money as a frequency and a facilitator of purpose, rather than a measure of self-worth. The conversation also touches on practical financial strategies and the significance of tithing and investing for personal freedom.

takeaways

• Money does not guarantee happiness; many wealthy people are unhappy.
• A dysfunctional relationship with money often stems from upbringing.
• Understanding the practical and spiritual aspects of money is crucial.
• Self-worth should not be tied to financial status.
• Investing and saving can provide a sense of freedom.
• Tithing can foster a healthy relationship with money.
• Money should be viewed as a facilitator of purpose, not a goal.
• Recognizing abundance in life can shift financial perspectives.
• Financial education is often lacking in traditional schooling.
• Creating a budget can help manage money effectively.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-stainfield-bruce-1522454/

Instagram: @quinnisahuman

In this conversation, Quinn Stainfield-Bruce explores the evolving relationship individuals have with work, emphasizing the need for purpose beyond mere financial gain. He discusses the alarming statistics regarding job dissatisfaction and the importance of aligning one's inner purpose with their outer actions. The conversation also introduces the Japanese concept of Ikigai as a framework for finding fulfillment in one's career, while advocating for the restoration of human qualities in the workplace.

takeaways

• Nearly every job I had, I lied to myself.
• I worked to live, not lived to work.
• 91% of people in the UK want to leave their jobs.
• 80% of the global workforce is not engaged.
• We spend 80% of our lives at work.
• Purpose can be found in any job.
• Inner purpose is a state of being.
• Outer purpose is what we do.
• Ikigai combines passion, talent, and need.
• Restoring human qualities to work is essential.

Follow Quinn on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-stainfield-bruce-1522454/

Instagram: @quinnisahuman