I recently read and took notes on You Need a Budget (YNAB), a popular book on personal finance and budgeting (with accompanying software for managing budgets) by Jesse Mecham. My interest in this book is three-fold:
  1. I'm terrible at budgeting and need help
  2. I want to borrow principles and methods for managing money to help people manage their time and productivity
  3. YNAB has built an incredibly strong brand and community, and I want to learn from them as I write my own book
As I read and digested the YNAB approach to personal finance, I began to sense a deep connection to principles of productivity. I've concluded that there is a series of fundamental mindset shifts required to manage both money and work. It isn't the particular tool or method you use that makes the difference. It is a shift in perspective and attitude.

To view this post, become a Praxis member.

Praxis

You can join for $10 per month or $100 per year.

Members get access to:

  • Instant access to the full archive of past members-only posts
  • 1–3 new exclusive posts per month, including in-depth tutorials, deep dives into new ideas, guest interviews, and virtual workshops
  • Members-only comments and responses in a private discussion forum
  • Early access to new online courses, books, and events

Click here to learn more about what's included in a Praxis membership.

Already a member? Sign in here.