The Mindful Millionaire: Overcome Scarcity, Experience True Prosperity, and Create the Life You Really Want

by Leisa Peterson, Grant Sabatier (Introduction)

Overview

“Leisa has a truly unique gift and has designed a path that will transform your relationship with money.”—Grant Sabatier, author of Financial Freedom and creator of Millennial Money

In the world of personal finance the biggest challenge is the sense that there’s never going to be enough. It is this mindset of scarcity, and not the amount spent on lattes, that holds people back the most from achieving their financial dreams.

Using techniques she’s developed as a financial planner and spiritual coach, Leisa Peterson guides you to dig deeper and discover the root of your financial thinking to change not just the way you save and spend, but the way you live your life.

Through powerful practices, compelling stories and extensive research, The Mindful Millionaire meets you wherever you are in your money journey by exploring:

*Where your current money habits come from and why you feel the way you do about money and success.

*How to break the cycle of fear, grief, and shame that often surrounds your money habits.

*How to write a new money story that inspires joy, satisfaction and prosperity.

*Why wealth building isn’t just about positive thinking and “manifesting” things into reality.

*How to stop financial self-sabotage and procrastination.

*Where practical financial advice misses the mark.

*The most effective tools for changing how you think and feel about money.

*What true financial independence looks like and how to discover the millionaire within.

“This book helps you realize your intrinsic value so your financial decisions reflect what matters most to you. This is the key to true financial freedom."—Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., Founder of BNI and New York Times bestselling author of Truth or Delusion? Busting Networking’s Biggest Myths

 

“If you've read other finance books and still felt empty, this is the book you've been waiting for.”—Joe Saul-Sehy, Creator and Co-Host, Stacking Benjamins Podcast

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250261915
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/14/2020
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	1,122,935
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Leisa Peterson, CFP® is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness. As a money coach, business consultant and spiritual teacher, Leisa hosts the Mindful Millionaire podcast as well as virtual workshops and deep-dive retreats. Her masterful blend of sound financial strategy and mindfulness training helps people break free of patterns of lack, scarcity and money fears, allowing them to finally lead the rewarding, fulfilling, and abundant lives they most desire.

Leisa has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, FastCompany, Forbes, The Week, Huffington Post and has been featured on many podcasts and radio shows. Prior to starting WealthClinic®, LLC, Leisa worked with some of the largest financial and business services companies in the world including Wells Fargo, State Farm Insurance, UNUM Life Insurance, New York Life, Federal Express, Pitney Bowes, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors.

Table of Contents

Foreword Grant Sabatier ix

Author's Note xiii

Prologue 1

Part I A New Language for Personal Finance

1 A Tale of Two (Money) Paths 5

2 The Power of Your Money Story 16

3 Stopping the War Within 34

4 Overcoming Resistance to Change 53

5 The Tao of Money 65

6 Claiming Your Prosperity 73

7 Your Mind and Your Money 88

8 Knowing You're on the Right Path 106

Part II The Iprosper® Process

9 A Wayfinding Guide for Your Journey 121

10 Step 1-I Is for Intention 129

11 Step 2-P Is for Pattern 148

12 Step 3-R Is for Reclaiming Your Feelings 188

13 Step 4-O Is for Opportunity 197

14 Step 5-S Is for Story 211

15 Step 6-P Is for Permission 229

16 Step 7-E Is for Evidence 245

17 Step 8-R Is for Reinvent Your Life 275

Part III A Guide for the Mindful Millionaire

18 Prosperity in Action 289

19 A Broader View for Your Financial Reality 299

Notes 311

For Further Reading 316

Editorial Reviews

03/30/2020

Money is an emotional subject—and all too often, that emotion is fear, writes certified financial planner Peterson in her thoughtful debut. After seeing how often clients were financially stymied not by circumstances or earning potential, but by feelings based in unpleasant experiences with money, she began focusing on getting people to face these “unwelcome feelings.” Talking readers through a reframing of money as a “tool,” not a “master,” Peterson provides steps to challenge one’s assumptions about money (“How you feel about money is often a reflection of how you feel about yourself,” she notes), to overcome a scarcity mentality, and to develop a “prosperity contract” with oneself. Though the language can be a bit woo-woo—there’s talk of “sacred pathways” and the sacral chakra—the program is comfortingly therapeutic, and refreshingly, not a quick fix; it involves 30 minutes a day of largely mental and emotional work over the course of a few months. Not just applicable to millionaires, or even to the modestly prosperous, this practical guide will be a boon to anyone who fears looking at a bank statement because they’re “bad with money.” (June)

Publishers Weekly

"[A] thoughtful debut... the program is comfortingly therapeutic, and refreshingly, not a quick fix. Not just applicable to millionaires, or even to the modestly prosperous, this practical guide will be a boon to anyone who fears looking at a bank statement because they’re 'bad with money'.” —Publishers Weekly

"Leisa Peterson offers a graceful and highly useful weave of spiritual and financial tools. Without addressing the inner dimensions of money - thoughts, beliefs, cultural conditioning, trauma - you may have a million but still be miserable, even with a Rolex. Leisa offers a detailed and programmatic roadmap for integrating money - and life." —Vicki Robin, New York Times bestselling author of Your Money or Your Life

"Leisa has thoughtfully woven practical financial advice with a spiritual flow that enhances our relationship with money and with ourselves. Her book, The Mindful Millionaire, offers a much needed deep dive into our beliefs. It challenges us to rethink our purpose and offers a path to financial well-being. It would be incorrect to believe this book is only for millionaires. The Mindful Millionaire is the must read book for anyone seeking to connect money goals with life purpose." —Jason Vitug, author of You Only Live Once

“Peterson opens your mind to the story you've been telling yourself about money, then shows you how to craft a new one that better fits who you are and what you're here to do.” —Jonathan Fields, author of How to Live a Good Life, Founder of Good Life Project

"Our values are reflected in the decisions we make. No matter how much money and success you have, life can be a struggle when you don't value yourself. This book helps you realize your intrinsic value so your financial decisions reflect what matters most to you. This is the key to true financial freedom." —Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., Founder of BNI and New York Times bestselling author of Truth or Delusion? Busting Networking’s Biggest Myths

“If you want to win the mental game of money AND the real game of money, THIS is a playbook with the science and tools to make it happen. Pages 30-35 alone are worth the tiny investment.” —Todd Herman, author of The Alter Ego Effect and Inc 500 Fastest Growing Company Recipient

“Leisa's book helps us realize that to receive a helpful answer we must ask the right question. I love how she verbally holds your hand, leading you away from the mind-numbing chase for more money and more stuff, and instead toward more fulfilling peace and security. If you've read other finance books and still felt empty, this is the book you've been waiting for.” —Joe Saul-Sehy, Creator and Co-Host - Stacking Benjamins Podcast

“You will be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive book on the subject of limiting money beliefs than The Mindful Millionaire. Leisa has dissected limiting beliefs from every possible angle and helps you to understand exactly WHY you may not be reaching your financial goals. She then goes on to give you a comprehensive tool with her iPROSPER process. If you would like to go to the core of your mindset issues once-and-for-all, then this book is a MUST-have for your library." —Dana Wilde, bestselling author of Train Your Brain and Host of Positive Mindset for Entrepreneurs

“The world is full of gurus advising you on how to make more money, make the most of your money or at the least stop losing your money. Very few actually get inside the real reason that money becomes such an issue for so many people. Leisa Peterson finds the internal obstacles that are the key to financial abundance like no other. Really recommend this book.” —David Ralph, host of Join Up Dots Podcast

“Leisa Peterson outlines a fresh, provocative, holistic path for moving from scarcity to prosperity. She artfully weaves together her own journey to wealth with stories of millionaires and illuminating statistics that show the simple, effective, and mindful steps millionaires take. Leisa will help you clear the clutter from your mind, heart, and behavior to make conscious financial choices that bring peace and happiness to your bank account – and to all areas of your life.” —Alexia Vernon, author of Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World

“The Mindful Millionaire is a powerful book that should've been written decades ago. In this climate where so many people chase after money without nourishing their minds, it's no wonder why countless people are unhappy. Leisa does a great job of teaching you how to get rich both financially and emotionally.” —Justin Stenstrom, Editor-in-Chief of EliteManMagazine.com

“The Mindful Millionaire is an excellent book from a real financial pro. Sharing many of her personal experiences with money, Peterson offers a realistic look at your money issues. More importantly, she offers feasible solutions for those seeking true prosperity in their lives.” —Elizabeth Sinclair, Business Strategist

“This is a non-fiction masterpiece with guts! Leisa shares her journey to wealth with such clarity and honesty that there’s no possibility of failure for the reader. You can’t help but be inspired to clear the obstacles blocking dreams as her words touch you and remind you how incredibly powerful you are!” —Holly Riley, author of Allowing: A Portrait of Forgiving and Letting Life Love You

“Leisa is a master teacher who has the ability to explain the inner truth of finance at a very simple level so that everyone understands. When Leisa appears on our program, it's an event. She always offers incredible insight and practical advice. Leisa teaches and empowers others to manifest their dreams. She's heart-centered and her passion resonates deeply with our audience. Leisa is one of our most requested guests. Highly recommend The Mindful Millionaire!” —Ryan McCormick, Host & Executive Producer of The Outer Limits of Inner Truth

"Because she deeply understands the value of this inner journey, Leisa is able to unlock people's potential in a way that very few people can. This skill shines throughout The Mindful Millionaire and you will gain SO much from devouring the words therein." —Ed Lester, Coach and Creator of The Abundance Index

“The Mindful Millionaire gives the gift of practical wealth-building strategies while simultaneously helping readers overcome something often overlooked -- the scarcity mindset. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to define and experience what true prosperity means to them and create the life of their dreams.” —Ande Anderson, MS, RD, Co-owner of AVAiYA University

"Wow, your vulnerability around your experiences and the stories are really powerful. As someone who works with trauma, I know how important it is to have our stories shared. Thank you for offering a vehicle to both have stories witnessed and healed." —Julie Smith, MHS, LMFT, CSPAT. Licensed Psychotherapist + Trauma-Responsive Advocate

"Reading this book will allow you to let go of limiting belief systems that are keeping you from both a wealthy financial mindset and a truly satisfying life. Leisa's compassion for her readers, along with her willingness to share her own journey, offer the reassuring guidance you need to transform your financial and emotional life." —Emily Guy Birken, author of The Five Years Before You Retire

"This book outlines an entirely unique approach to your relationship with money. You will walk away understanding your money story and scarcity beliefs and viewing them through the lens of each chakra to recognize your old patterns. Then be ready for the 9-step system to transform your patterns and shift your habits and lay out a mindful, balanced new reality for planning your financial future. This book takes a beautiful holistic approach to financial planning so you can create financial independence and prosperity, one step at a time." —Lisa Fraley, JD., Legal Coach® and Holistic Lawyer®, lisafraley.com

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