From Monk to Money Manager
A Former Monk’s Financial Guide to Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy—and Why That’s Okay
- Work, Money & Leadership
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
Build a better financial future for yourself and the world. Former monk turned financial advisor, Doug Lynam, shares the rules of money management that will change your approach to earning, saving, and investing. From Monk to Money Manager is an entertaining and self-deprecating journey through Lynam’s relationship with the almighty dollar—his childhood in a rich family, the long-haired hippie days running away from materialism, time in the Marine Corps looking for selfless service, and his twenty years in the monastery under a vow of poverty that led to his current profession as a financial advisor. In this unique look at wealth from a spiritual perspective, Lynam shares his belief that God doesn’t expect us to live in poverty. The truth is, we need financial peace so we can help others. When money becomes a part of our spiritual practice, used in love and service, it can bring us closer to our highest spiritual ideals. With humor and humility, Lynam uses stories told through the lens of his own money mistakes, and those of counseling clients, to understand how our attitudes about money hold us back. He also provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how to grow a little bit wealthy. His insights include how to build a compassionate relationship to our finances; some of the good, bad, and ugly truths about money; and the tricks to unlocking financial freedom.
Endorsements (6)
“A monk, a Marine, and a money manager walk into a bar . . . actually, they wrote a book and they are all the same person! Doug Lynam is one of the most interesting people I know. His diverse life experiences have led to an easy-to-read book on personal finance that is unlike anything else you will read. Combining philosophy, common sense, and a writing style that allows you to get lost in stories rather than dry, recycled platitudes, From Monk to Money Manager takes you on a personal finance journey toward financial enlightenment. I wish I had this personal finance book when I was younger.”
“Doug Lynam perfectly combines spiritual and practical advice to get your financial house in order. He explains that money is not the root of all evil and guides you through fixing your investments, making some money, and helping to save the world. Think of this as your own Investment Policy Statement with a heart. Ignore the wise words of an ex-monk turned financial adviser at your own peril.”
“Doug Lynam’s From Monk to Money Manager contains the kind of sane talk and practical advice about money that so many of us didn’t get when we were starting out as earners. But it’s much more than just another money management book. It also addresses a question that has plagued me all my life: How is a moral person supposed to think and feel about money when we were taught in school or church that poverty is blessed and wealth is a spiritual encumbrance? Doug’s very unique perspective as a former Benedictine monk removes the guilt and helps us understand just how important it is to be a little bit wealthy because only when our own needs are addressed can we begin to help others. If, like me, you’ve ever felt trapped between participating in the heartless economic rat race of modern society and the desire to live a spiritually and morally balanced life, you’ll find this book will give you a way to understand: yes, you can be a good person and still be a little bit wealthy. This is not a book about becoming rich. It’s about learning how to help make the world a better place by understanding the role money can play in the life of a spiritually aware person.”
“When it comes to money, most people are in a dark monastery of their own—cloistered from reality regarding money management or saving for college or retirement. In From Monk to Money Manager, Doug Lynam not only tells you what you need to do with your money, he also takes the devil out of the details and makes the subject a spiritual pursuit. Read this book and you won’t need to pray for more money ever again!”
“While it’s generally unwise to discuss religion or money with strangers, Doug Lynam, who is an expert in both, joins the world of God and mammon for your benefit. Read, absorb, and enjoy From Monk to Money Manager, and you’ll enrich both your spirit and your pocketbook.”
“It should be no surprise that a former monk and educator would have the perfect recipe for a healthy relationship with money.”
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