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Robin Sharma is a leadership expert, coach and author whose books have sold tens of millions of copies around the world. The author of The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and Who Will Cry When You Die?, Robin has a new book out called The Wealth Money Can’t Buy in which he examines the ways we can all develop happiness with and beyond financial wealth. In this conversation, Robin shares with me insights from the book, specifically:  The danger of focusing solely on money How to find joy in your craft What his work with billionaires has taught him about money and life Why and how he started writing Whether he believes in God Where the word “coach” comes from The benefits of mastery And, the 8 forms of wealth: wellness, family, craft, money, community, adventure, service.   Learn more about Robin and his new book on his website. • ????If you enjoy Crazy Money, please leave us a rating here. ???? • ????Register for Paul’s thought-provoking newsletter here.???? About Crazy Money: Unlike traditional personal finance shows, Crazy Money is not about how to make a million bucks, how to beat the stock market, or how to save money by switching credit cards. It is about deciding what role we want money to play in our lives and how we can use it to be our best selves. Topics covered include: philosophy, happiness, contentment, meaning, dreams, purpose, success, society, mental health, Buddhism, Stoicism, the hedonic treadmill, morality, mid-life crisis, business, work, careers, authors, books, consumerism, values, capitalism, economics, investing, saving, spending, personal finance, charity, philanthropy, altruism, affluence, wealth management, culture, society, status, ambition, accomplishment, perfectionism. Please stop reading and have a great day. Paul loves you. ===== Takeaways Find joy and fulfillment in your craft, no matter what you do Don't focus solely on financial wealth; pursue all eight forms of wealth: growth, wellness, family, craft, money, community, adventure, and service In difficult times, practice meditation, visualization, and prayer (MVP) to build resilience Stay in the pain and learn from it; it can lead to personal growth and wisdom Lead with kindness and generosity, and give gifts to others without expecting anything in return