Is Money A Tool Or The End Goal

<p>What&rsquo;s your perspective on money? Do you view it as a tool? Do you know how to use that tool? Is it like a hammer that you use to build a house, murder somebody, or that sits on the shelf and collects dust?</p> <p>In this episode of the Finance for Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks about using money as a tool and what happens when people don't view money as a tool.</p> <h3><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Money Spectrum: Some people go to extremes, but most are in the middle</li> <li>Temptation: What is more important&mdash;more money or more time with family?</li> <li>Money is a tool that does not buy happiness but helps you attain happiness</li> <li>3 Ways to Recognize Money as a Tool: <ul> <li>A tool for what? What are you building?</li> <li>Learn to use the tool. Are you using money to build your ideal life?</li> <li>Maintain awareness about the outcome. Are you using money effectively?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Key Takeaway: Money should not be the end goal&mdash;you can't take it with you</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Links:</strong></h3> <p><a href="https://nypost.com/2017/12/02/the-billionaire-who-refused-to-pay-kidnappers-to-save-his-grandsons-life/amp/">The billionaire who refused to pay kidnappers to save his grandson&rsquo;s life</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-man-who-quit-money-an-interview-with-daniel-suelo/">The Man Who Quit Money: An Interview with Daniel Suelo</a></p> <p><a href="https://financeforphysicians.co/2020/08/27/physicians-diy-financial-planning-guide/">The Young Physicians Complete Guide To Creating A Financial Plan</a></p> <p><a href="https://financeforphysicians.co/2021/12/02/financial-vitals-check-part-1-clarify-values/">Financial Vitals Check Part 1: Clarify Values</a></p> <p><a href="https://financeforphysicians.co/2022/06/09/3-exercises-to-help-you-clarify-your-values/">3 Exercises To Help You Clarify Your Values</a></p> <p><a href="https://financeforphysicians.co/2020/11/26/the-key-process-behi