Listen "257: Experiencing True Freedom in Your Life–and in Civilization–with George Kinder"
Episode Synopsis
It’s been about five years since I last spoke with today’s podcast guest, George Kinder, but it feels like just yesterday we talked about how good financial plans enable you to achieve life goals–and what freedom means. Since then, he’s managed to write another incredible book called “The Three Domains of Freedom,” so I was incredibly excited to bring him back onto the podcast to talk about what it means to experience freedom, the power of mindfulness to change the world, and how to identify whether or not you’re living your purpose.It’s hard to believe that George was once a math major at Harvard because his life’s work is rooted in emotional intelligence now, but as he points out, that's one of the beautiful things about life: we're constantly learning–hopefully to be better people–and that’s how civilization grows! George’s energy is absolutely infectious, and this was such an expansive conversation about true freedom, mastery of the present moment, and unlocking the possibilities that are at your fingertips. I hope you walk away as inspired as I did!Here’s what you’ll learn in this week’s episode of Love, your Money:02:35 How George defines freedom, how it relates to money, and the three domains of freedom 05:05 The coupling of financial resources with experiencing freedom, and why life planning influences how you use those resources 07:56 The power of mindfulness and the freedom to live in the moment11:20 The opportunity cost of time and prioritizing mindfulness when you’re busy14:35 Mastering the present moment when it feels like the sky is falling 16:40 How to identify if your life isn’t aligning with your true experience of freedom 19:22 The hurdles George has witnessed people overcome as they learn to practice mindfulness and master the moment in pursuit of freedom 20:45 How George’s thinking–and the world– has evolved since our last conversation, and the importance of truth 24:04 How the Industrial Revolution, corporate structure, and the democratization of the stock markets influenced the development of civilization, and George’s proposed solution to bring wisdom and compassion back31:06 The real message George is communicating, and how it can help us bridge the chasm between where we are and where we want to be–as individuals and as a civilization 34:16 If George’s money were writing him a love note, what would it be thanking him for? Show NotesTo get access to the full show notes, including all the resources mentioned, visit: https://hendershottwealth.com/podcast/george-kinderFollow Hilary on:TwitterLinkedIn Hendershott Wealth Management, LLC and Love, your Money do not make specific investment recommendations on Love, your Money or in any public media. Any specific mentions of funds or investments are strictly for illustrative purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice or acted upon by individual investors. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of Hilary Hendershott, CFP®, MBA.
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