Your Money Narrative

Understanding Your Story to Build a Stronger Financial Future

By: Amy R. Cook

Narrated by: Danielle Gensler, Amy Cook, and David Meerman Scott

It’s not about the money.

Storytelling is a part of each one of us. We tell ourselves stories every day, based on our past encounters, and we mold them over time so they stay relevant with our growth. Our financial stories are no different than the plotlines in our personal lives, however; they can have a profound effect on how we manage our future.

Children of the Great Depression lived through a time of scarcity, which shaped how they viewed their money as adults and how they ultimately passed down their money narratives to their children. These same stories can run rampant for generations if they are not unpacked with curiosity and care. By asking the why, you can unlock the power you have over your finances and tackle the hidden meanings you attach to money.

• Why do you spend more than you have?
• Why do you feel guilty when you spend money on yourself?
• Why do you save and spend differently than other people?

It all comes down to your personal financial narrative and the steps you can take to build a stronger future and land on a lasting legacy.

So, what’s your money narrative?

©2024 Amy R Cook (P)2024 Amy R Cook

Finances through Story, a beautiful concept

I love that, for the first time in my life, I could read a book about money without feeling overwhelmed, shamed or terrified. Amy Cook's use of storytelling as a tool to help us understand our relationship with money, instead of telling us what to do with it, helped me release the shame and guilt narrative I have had most of my life (and now I know why)! For a light read and a short book, it had a powerful impact on me and my relationship with money. Simple storytelling with deep insight and practical advice. I highly recommend!