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Success without contribution is success without significance.
For many of us, money feels like the compass directing our lives. The accumulation and preservation of wealth can easily become our goal, our pursuit, and our drive. We believe money will fix our problems and secure our future. But money can create its own set of problems: loneliness, defensiveness, entitled children. The strategies of asset protection designed to be a safeguard can turn into a cage. Todd DeKruyter wants to help you navigate the personal challenges of affluence. He draws on his time as a financial advisor as well as his own experiences with money to show how we can resist wealth’s pull on our hearts and pursue a legacy of deep relationships and lasting impact. DeKruyter challenges you to live a life of significance with the more than enough that has been entrusted to you.
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"Todd challenges us to consider the dark side of affluence and what really matters with regard to money. A timely and important read for anyone who desires to be thoughtful about their financial stewardship." Dan T. Cathy, Chairman & CEO, Chick-fil-A
"The word "affluence" is often misunderstood, but Todd is an insider and is able to give great insight into this context. He takes us on a deep dive into the 'life that is truly life' and how we enter that journey with joy and gratitude." Daryl Heald, Founder, Generosity Path
"Todd has given much thought to those of us who are affluent-anyone who has more than enough. He points out the upsides and the downsides. Then, with much wisdom, he guides us to more successfully deal with affluence. I found his book very informative." David M. Green, Founder and CEO, Hobby Lobby Stores; author, More than a Hobby
"I simply wasn't prepared for the power and personal impact that this book had on me. Todd unpacks the problems of wealth with a personal transparency and humility that disarms and engages. Regardless of the size of your balance sheet, this is a trustworthy guide through the challenges of wealth." Dan Wolgemuth, President/CEO, Youth For Christ USA; author, The Monday Memo
"Todd provides a vision and practical tools for understanding and managing our relationship with finances. I highly recommended this book to those seeking to be good stewards of all the resources they earn, inherit, and are blessed to receive." Beverly Y. Upton, Chief Executive Officer, Haggai Institute
"I recommend this book highly for those who have wealth to transfer, the recipients of inherited wealth, and especially for those who are in the financial services world who deal with the wealthy. A great and much needed book." Ron Blue, Founder, Ron Blue Institute; Founding Director, Kingdom Advisors; author, Splitting Heirs
"Todd's personal experience with wealth and his time as an advisor inform this investigation of the challenges and disappointments that can surprisingly accompany affluence. His prescription is a huge dose of wisdom. I wish someone handed this book to me when I was 23!" John Cortines, Executive Vice President, Emerging Leaders, Generous Giving; co-author, God and Money
"Todd's book is full of thoughtful questions, honest personal reflections, and valuable wisdom. I commend this book to anyone seeking to wisely steward excess resources rather than acquiesce to the prevailing culture of bigger, better, faster makes you happy." Todd Harper, President, Generous Giving; author, Abundant
"Todd lays out an honest assessment of how affluence presents challenges for all of us, both relationally and spiritually. There is no cookie-cutter formula here. There is wise and transparent guidance for those who want to find true life in the midst of affluence." Patrick Johnson, Founder, GenerousChurch
"This book is filled with practical insights and wisdom that can only be described as a gift from the Lord. This is certainly one of the best books I have read on the topic of stewardship and the influence that money has." Paul Larson, Founder and Managing Partner, Larson Financial Group
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Acknowledgements 8 Prologue 13 1. The Difference Money Makes: How Do We Fight to Live a Legacy Worth Remembering? 24 2. Money and Your Heart: 8 Money Myths and Why Our Legacy Story Matters 39 3. Success, Achievement, and Significance: Do You Fear Death without Significance? 58 4. Oh, the Lies We Tell Ourselves: Why Don't the Affluent Really Talk about Money? 79 5. Attacking the Root: How Do We Get to the Heart of the Matter? 96 6. The Flip Side of Affluence: 15 Things Affluence Does to Us that Don't Make the News 115 7. The Flip Side of Affluence for Our Children: How Does Affluence Impact our Children? 135 8. Helping our Kids Handle Money Well: Practical Suggestions for Keeping Our Kids from Entitlement 155 9. Beautiful Tension: Do People Love You or Just Your Stuff? 174 10. Community for the Affluent: How Can We Keep Judgment, Envy, and Jealousy at Bay? 193 Epilogue 217 Appendix A - The Faith Dilemma: So if Jesus isn't your deal, should you read this? Why faith might become a big issue as you become more affluent. 219 Appendix B - Writing Your Family Legacy Story: Tips and suggestions for digging into your past and facing your family's future together 233
ISBN: 9780986412516
ISBN-10: 0986412511
Published: 22nd February 2017
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 242
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: DK Financial
Edition Number: 1
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