5 Life-Changing Lessons from Rob Moore's Book "Money"

Yes, I know, I’ve been banging on about Functional Programming and Career tips for long enough, so let’s switch gears and talk about something completely different: personal finance.

Rob Moore’s book “Money” is a game-changer. 
It’s not just a financial advice book; it’s a philosophy on how to view money and use it to make a difference in the world.

Here are the five most important lessons I’ve learned from Rob Moore’s book:

1. Money is not the root of all evil.

I grew up poor, with the idea that money was bad, and I didn’t deserve it.
I was so wrong. Rob’s book showed me the true power of money. 
I raised almost $30,000 for a friend who had with brain cancer, so money is really just an instrument.
It’s up to us to decide how we use it.

2. Money management is as important as making money.

It’s not just about earning more money; it’s also about managing what you earn. 
Rob taught me the importance of having a future financial plan.
It starts with daily budget and goes through 50 years and legacy plans
It’s essential making sure that my spending aligns with my values.
Implementing a budget and financial plan allowed me to set aside funds for a small training course, and that didn’t affect my finance thanks to management and planning.

3. The 80/20 principle: Focus on the vital few.

The 80/20 principle (also known as the Pareto principle) states that “80% of the results come from 20% of the effort”. 
This concept can be applied to everything in life, especially money. 
Identify the 20% of activities that bring the most amount of results, and focus your time and energy on those things.

4. You experience the world through your values.

You experience the world through your values. Your values influence your decisions.
Rob’s book taught me that my values are not fixed and that I can consciously change, grow and refine them. 
By aligning my financial decisions with my core values, I can achieve whatever I want

Over the last year, I realized how important staying injury-free is for my well-being, especially with frequent BJJ competitions. 
I adjusted my budget to prioritize regular physical therapy, and the result was a way happier, pain-free and more performing me

5. Actions trump words.

Reading books and consuming financial advice are a great starting point, but that’s about it, a starting point. 
True transformation comes from taking action. 
Rob’s book challenged me to move beyond theory and embrace a mindset of personal accountability and taking action. 
It’s with consistent action that we put our financial knowledge into practice and achieve wonderful victories.

For a long I hoped for a better job. 
It only happened when I started putting in the hard work — studying tech, finding a mentor, working in side projects, and writing articles. 
Results followed effort, as simple as that.
You just have to be patient, consistent and trust the process.

“Money” by Rob Moore is an amazing book that has the power to change your life for the better. 

But it’s only up to you to make that choice and change your life.