Good Money Revolution
How to Make More Money to Do More Good
byDonald Miller, Derrick Kinney
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Summary
Money isn't just a tool—it's a revolution waiting to happen. In "Good Money Revolution," Derrick Kinney offers an audaciously fresh blueprint for financial fulfillment that goes beyond the bottom line. Forget the conventional wisdom of penny-pinching; Kinney's approach is about abundance—more income, more impact, more meaning. Imagine aligning your wealth with a cause that ignites your passion, transforming your financial landscape into a force for good. Discover how your "Generosity Purpose" can unlock prosperity while reshaping your life and the world around you. Say goodbye to money worries and hello to a future where your paycheck is as big as your dreams and your contributions to society are as profound as your profits. Welcome to a new era of financial empowerment, where making money is just the beginning.
Introduction
Sarah stared at her bank account balance on her phone screen, feeling that familiar knot in her stomach. Despite working hard for years, she felt trapped in an endless cycle—earning money only to watch it disappear into bills and expenses, with nothing meaningful to show for it. Like so many of us, she had been taught to view money as either the root of all evil or an impossible dream reserved for others. What she didn't realize was that her relationship with money was about to transform completely. This revolutionary approach challenges everything we've been taught about wealth, success, and generosity. Too often, we've been conditioned to believe that money is inherently bad, that wanting more makes us greedy, or that financial success comes at the expense of our values. But what if these beliefs are not only wrong but actively preventing us from living the life we're meant to live? What if money, when understood and used correctly, could become the very tool that helps us create the impact we've always dreamed of making? The truth is that money amplifies who we already are. In the hands of generous, purpose-driven people, it becomes a force for tremendous good. This isn't about accumulating wealth for its own sake—it's about building financial strength so you can live with greater freedom, security, and most importantly, the ability to make a meaningful difference in the world around you. When we shift from seeing money as the enemy to understanding it as a powerful ally, everything changes.
Money Is Good: The Foundation for Impact
When Michael first heard about the local family whose house had burned down, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs, he felt that familiar tug in his heart. But unlike previous times when he could only offer sympathy, this time was different. Over the past two years, Michael had been quietly building what he called his "generosity fund"—a separate account where he set aside a portion of every paycheck specifically for helping others. As he stood at the bank that afternoon, writing a check that would cover the family's immediate needs for food, clothing, and temporary housing, he realized something profound: his money had just become the bridge between his compassion and real, tangible help. The transformation didn't happen overnight. Michael had grown up believing that "money was the root of all evil," a phrase his grandmother repeated whenever anyone in their struggling household dared to dream of financial improvement. For years, he had unconsciously sabotaged his own financial growth, feeling guilty whenever he earned more or saved successfully. It wasn't until he witnessed a wealthy business owner in his community quietly funding scholarships, supporting local nonprofits, and creating jobs that Michael began to question his inherited beliefs about wealth. This shift in perspective reveals a fundamental truth: money itself is morally neutral. It's simply a tool that amplifies the character and intentions of whoever wields it. When good people have money, they do good things. When they have more money, they can do more good. The problem isn't that money corrupts—it's that we've been taught to fear and avoid the very resource that could enable us to live out our deepest values and make our greatest contribution to the world.
Building Wealth: The Strategic Framework
Jessica discovered her breakthrough moment not in a boardroom or investment seminar, but in her kitchen on a Tuesday evening. As a single mother working two jobs, she had always assumed that building wealth was something other people did—people with different circumstances, better educations, or family money. But that night, as she calculated her monthly expenses on the back of an envelope, she realized something important: she was already managing a complex financial operation. She was just doing it reactively instead of strategically. The revelation came when she started treating her personal finances like a business. Instead of money randomly flowing in and out of her accounts, she began directing every dollar with intention. She created what she called her "money team"—different accounts with specific jobs. Some dollars worked in her emergency fund, providing security and peace of mind. Others went to work in her investment accounts, slowly but steadily building her future wealth. Still others were assigned to her "opportunity fund," ready to help when friends needed support or when chances to learn new skills arose. Within eighteen months, Jessica had not only eliminated her credit card debt but had also built up six months of expenses in savings and begun investing for the first time in her life. More importantly, she had transformed her relationship with money from one of stress and scarcity to one of confidence and abundance. She learned that building wealth isn't about having a high income—it's about having a clear system that ensures your money works as hard as you do, multiplying your efforts and expanding your options for creating positive change in your own life and the lives of others.
The Power of Generous Living
The morning that David decided to sponsor his first child through an international relief organization, he had no idea he was about to embark on one of the most rewarding journeys of his life. The decision started small—just forty dollars a month to help provide education, clean water, and healthcare for eight-year-old Carlos in Guatemala. But something magical happened when David received the first letter from Carlos, complete with a hand-drawn picture and updates about his dreams of becoming a teacher. Suddenly, David's money had a face, a story, and a profound purpose. What began as a single sponsorship evolved into something much larger. David found himself energized in ways he hadn't expected. At work, he approached projects with renewed vigor, knowing that his increased income could directly translate into expanded help for Carlos's community. He started looking for additional ways to save money, not out of scarcity, but from excitement about having more resources to share. When his company offered overtime opportunities, David eagerly accepted them, motivated by the knowledge that the extra income would fund a well-building project in Carlos's village. The transformation extended far beyond David's bank account. His friends and family noticed a new sense of purpose and joy in his life. His work performance improved dramatically, leading to a promotion and salary increase. Most surprisingly to David, the more generous he became, the more financially secure he felt. By connecting his earning and saving to a larger purpose, he had discovered the secret that changes everything: when we give our money meaning beyond ourselves, it multiplies in ways we never could have imagined, creating ripples of positive change that extend far beyond our original intention.
Summary
These interconnected stories reveal a powerful truth that challenges our most fundamental assumptions about money and success. The individuals who transformed their financial lives didn't do so by focusing solely on accumulation—they did it by understanding that money's greatest power lies not in what it can buy for us, but in what it enables us to accomplish for others. When we shift from viewing wealth as an end in itself to seeing it as a means for meaningful impact, we unlock levels of motivation, creativity, and satisfaction that traditional financial advice never addresses. The practical wisdom embedded in these experiences offers three life-changing insights: First, our beliefs about money directly determine our ability to build it, and most of us carry limiting beliefs that actively sabotage our financial growth. Second, sustainable wealth building requires treating our personal finances with the same strategic thinking we would apply to any successful business venture. Third, and most transformatively, generous living doesn't compete with wealth building—it accelerates it by giving our efforts meaning, focus, and powerful emotional fuel. The revolution begins with a simple recognition: money is not the enemy of our values—it can be their greatest ally. When we commit to earning more strategically, saving more intentionally, and giving more purposefully, we don't just improve our bank balances—we transform our entire lives and gain the power to transform the lives of others in ways both profound and lasting.
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