EP186 The Pursuit of Time and Money with Dr. Sharon Spano
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Release Date: 03/23/2021
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info_outlineAs a Family Business Consultant, Sharon Spano helps thriving family business leaders develop family alignment so they can deepen their relationships, achieve sustainable business growth, maximize their impact, and secure a multi-generational legacy. Today she joins the show to share insights from her new book, The Pursuit of Time and Money, and explain the three elements of business she is committed to for success.
Listen in as Sharon explains why the way you think about money plays a big part in your success and everyday decisions. You will learn how to shift your mindset around money, how to “become a director of your own movie,” and some of the scarcity beliefs that are holding people back from where they want to go.
“Every decision we make is based on time and/or money.” - Sharon Spano
This Week on Young Money:
- What Sharon’s day-to-day life looks like as a family business consultant.
- The three elements of business Sharon is committed to.
- What spearheaded the idea for her book.
- How you should think about time and money.
- What radical abundance means and how to live with that in mind.
- What scarcity beliefs are.
Key takeaways:
- Shift your mindset around money.
- Become aware of your thoughts.
- Step into your biggest life.
- Be grateful.
- Be the best you can be regardless of circumstances.
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