Great! - Books, Podcasts, Videos, and Lessons
Books and Podcasts - just starting with a few of my favorites
2/15/20261 min read
Money and Meaning — What Faith Traditions Teach Us About Personal Finance
From the The Art of Manliness
We usually think of money as something very practical, concrete, and secular; we earn it, save it, spend it, and crunch the numbers behind it. But money is never just about money: it reflects our values, our priorities — and even our spiritual life. My guest today, Tom Levinson, knows this well. He’s a financial advisor who studied religion at Harvard Divinity School and thought about becoming a rabbi. Now, he helps people navigate not just their portfolios, but the deeper questions that come with them. In today’s conversation, Tom shares the greater meaning around money, what the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions say about it, and how financial practices like budgeting can be spiritual disciplines.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-manliness/id332516054?i=1000744974688
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
Book by Thomas J. Stanley
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko is a classic personal finance book that reveals the surprising habits of America's wealthy, showing they are often frugal, live below their means, and prioritize saving and investing over flashy displays of wealth, challenging the stereotype of the rich as big spenders. The book, based on extensive research, identifies common traits like living in modest homes, driving used cars, and raising children who are often unaware of their family's wealth, demonstrating that financial independence is achievable through discipline and hard work, not just high income.