by Richard Rohr
First published 2025
Doug Lynam brings together his background as marine, monk, and money manager to examine how personality shapes financial behavior. Using the Enneagram system, he identifies nine distinct "money monsters" that correspond to different personality types and attachment styles around finances. Lynam traces these destructive patterns back to childhood experiences and ego-driven addictions that sabotage financial decisions. He provides methods to recognize these patterns, transform financial weaknesses into strengths, and discover each person's unique "sacred gift" for building wealth. The book covers practical adjustments to earning, saving, and investing while addressing the spiritual dimensions of money management. Lynam argues that genuine financial mastery requires aligning monetary practices with personal values and authentic identity. His approach combines financial guidance with personal development, treating money issues as opportunities for spiritual growth and self-understanding.
Genres: psychology, business, self-help, personal-finance
Vibes: intimate, self-reflective, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-transformation, self-discovery
400 pages · Paperback · Thomas Nelson