The Four Noble Truths of Wealth: A Buddhist View of Economic Life

The Four Noble Truths of Wealth: A Buddhist View of Economic LifeThe way we think about wealth and livelihood affects our personal experience and our world dramatically. Yet we rarely contemplate the heart of prosperity, which may be why it feels like we are struggling personally and globally. The Four Noble Truths illuminate the foundation of a wealthy outlook, which makes economic life more workable and creates a better world at the same time. Layth Matthews is a Buddhist economist who thinks you can afford to

The way we think about wealth and livelihood affects our personal experience and our world dramatically. Yet we rarely contemplate the heart of prosperity, which may be why it feels like we are struggling personally and globally. The Four Noble Truths illuminate the foundation of a wealthy outlook, which makes economic life more workable and creates a better world at the same time. Layth Matthews is a Buddhist economist who thinks you can afford to cheer up right now With humor and practical examples he will confirm your hunch that economic life is miserable, but not serious, and materialism is an endless detour from richness of all kinds. This book provides the essential DNA of a joyful working life, sustainable sales motivation, sustainable business strategy, sustainable economics, and mindful leadership.

Outlook is everything from the Buddhist point of view, and a healthy outlook begins with recognizing where we find ourselves as the worthy foundation for going forward. In fact, it is the only way to make a sustainable change in your world. The question is not, "How did I get here?" or "How can I get out of here?" The question is "What can I appreciate?", "How can I see more?" and "What is the natural next step when I stop mentally struggling and strategizing so much and take in more of the view?"