From Chasing Money to Letting Money Work for You

Transform your Financial Status square in the Nine-Grid of Life. Learn how to move from money stress to peace of mind by setting your savings, safety net, and five-year passive income goals.

“Money is not the whole game of life, but it changes how calmly you can play it.”

In the Nine-Grid of Life, money matters, but it’s just one square — not the whole board.

The key financial questions are:

  • Do you have a safety net, or are you always one problem away from panic?
  • Do you have a clear savings rate, or do you save whatever’s left?
  • Are you still chasing money, or have you started letting money work for you?

Instead of asking “How much do I earn?,” the Nine-Grid asks:

“Does my money give me peace of mind?”

That peace of mind often comes from:

  • A solid emergency fund
  • A consistent savings and investing habit
  • A clear passive income target for the next five years

💡 Dream-Building Insight: Financial freedom doesn’t start with millions; it begins when you decide that every dollar you receive must have a job that serves your future.



Reflection Exercise – Your Five-Year Money Story

On your Nine-Grid, look at the Financial Status square.

  1. Rate your current financial peace (0–10)
    • 0 = “Constant stress or chaos.”
    • 10 = “Calm, clear, and well-structured.”
  2. Complete these sentences:
    • “In five years, I want to have $________ in monthly passive income.”
    • “By then, I want my emergency fund to cover ________ months of expenses.”
    • “I want to achieve __________________ financially (e.g., debt-free, first investment property, fully funded retirement accounts).”
  3. Choose one directionally correct money habit to start this month:
    • “Pay myself first — invest 20–30% before spending.”
    • “Track every expense for 30 days without judgment.”
    • “Learn one new investment concept each week.”

Write it down:

“From this month on, my Financial Grid action is: __________________.”

Cross-Link to Full Guide

To understand how Finance interacts with your career, health, and dreams, revisit the complete guide:
[The Nine-Grid of Life: How to See Your Whole Future Clearly in One Simple Map]. 

 

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