Kristin shares how she went from a scarcity money mindset to one of abundance. We also discuss her book Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.

Guest Biography

Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who has contributed to The New York Times, New York magazine’s The Cut, and Glamour magazine. She launched Lifehacker’s Two Cents blog in 2014 and recently published her first book, Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford. Kristin has also written and produced videos for MSN Living, where she won an award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Kristin is originally from Houston, Texas and currently resides in Los Angeles.

Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/049

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Kristin's path chasing a writing career from technical to entertainment to personal finance.
  • How viewing success as a process can lead to fulfillment.
  • Money, budgeting, and using gratitude as a tool for productivity and more.

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