On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Ken Honda describes the first steps everyone needs to take to start healing their money wounds, and to transform money from something to be feared into something that brings peace and ease. He also goes into exquisite detail on the tough subject of how to find your gifts, and then how to go about making a living with them. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nWagner Spray Tech: https://bit.ly/2WNICDs \nPATLive: Get 15% off their regularly listed rates. Call 866-708-2507 and mention this podcast. For more information, visit PATLive.com \nAllform: Go to allform.com/impact for 20% off your order. \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership.\xa0\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nThe Zen approach is to find satisfaction in what you have instead of seeking more [1:20] \nKen\u2019s first lesson about money was to forget about money [2:20] \nKen gives a surprising definition of what wealth means [5:12] \nMoney doesn't buy happiness, but it really is powerful [7:04] \nPeople are afraid of money because of \u201cmoney trauma\u201d, often from parents [8:17] \nThe first step to taking control of your money narrative is gratitude and appreciation [12:15] \nFocus on what you can give, and it what you will attract into your life [15:27] \nHow do you find your gifts, and how do you polish them into something extraordinary? [21:13] \nKen asks people literally a thousand questions to help them find their gifts [24:18] \nKen describes the way that you can monetize your gifts [26:30] \nKen advocates not comparing yourself to other people as a remedy for depression [29:47] \nKen shares the story of his upbringing, where he had money but not peace [32:19] \nKen shares another story of a man who committed family suicide [36:34] \nKen describes how the pain of his father and grandfather fuel him now [39:13] \nFriendship is more protective than money [41:22] \nBeing in a no-money situation is uncomfortable, but it doesn\u2019t kill you [43:49] \nKen describes cultural differences between Japanese and American attitudes [45:53] \nKen talks about what he would do if he lost all his money [50:08]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0\nWEBSITE: kenhonda.com \nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2N8Yfjd\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3ecxDcY\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/30SWgr4\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices