What Is Money? A Deep Dive Into Trust, Value, and Purpose

25/11/2025 15 min Episodio 22
What Is Money? A Deep Dive Into Trust, Value, and Purpose

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What is money, really?In this special solo episode of the Purpose Driven Capital Podcast, Matt breaks down one of the most overlooked questions in finance: what money actually is beneath the currency, the numbers, and the systems we use every day.To explore the deeper meaning of money, Matt brings together five powerful perspectives from some of the most influential financial thinkers of our time:Ray Dalio on money as a medium of exchange and a store of wealthRobert Kiyosaki on why he believes money is debt in a fiat systemElon Musk on money as a ledger or “database of value”Michael Saylor on money as stored economic energyBill Perkins on money as a tool, not the goal for building a fulfilling lifeMatt then adds his own frame:Money is not only a tool for human cooperation, but also an expression of ethics and legacy.Every dollar we spend, invest, and give creates ripples far beyond our lifetime.In this episode, you’ll learn:The three core functions of moneyWhy money requires trust to have valueHow different thinkers interpret the role of debtWhy Bitcoin enthusiasts see money as energyWhy the goal isn’t wealth, but a purpose-driven lifeHow to rethink your relationship with money through a values-aligned lensWhether you’re an investor, a creator, a leader, or someone seeking more clarity around your financial purpose, this episode will challenge and expand the way you see money.Watch the full episode, share your thoughts, and explore how to use money as a tool to live a more intentional and impactful life.📌 Subscribe to our Youtube for new episodes: / @purposedrivencapital 📌 Learn more about Purpose Driven Capital: https://www.purposedrivencapital.co📌 Follow on LinkedIn for investing insights: / matthewbjohns DISCLAIMER: This video represents the views and opinions of it's guest and does not reflect the views and opinions of HoneyHive Capital Partners LLC. Nothing in this video nor any communications from it should be treated as constituting financial, investment, legal, tax or other advice of any kind, or as a recommendation to buy or sell an interest with respect to any investment.

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