This week Sam is joined by Paul Bradley, Founder of Chiltern Hills Financial Planning. The focus of the conversation today is an interesting one, does money make you happy? According to Paul it’s not enough to be rich, it’s having a purpose that gets us all out of bed in the morning. Paul also dives into positive psychology and the way that we should be setting goals. Once a goal is achieved, then what? We also talk about how the role of a financial planner has evolved into more of a lifestyle coach type role. Wealth and health are so intertwined, therefore by providing sound financial advice and coming up with a long-term plan, financial planners can reduce stress and anxiety in their clients. We also touch on philanthropy and how supporting causes close to your heart can play a part in your overall happiness and health. We cover: Paul’s career journey Positive psychology Does money buy you happiness? What is cashflow planning? Advice for finding clients in your first year as self-employed Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career. Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/ 2022 Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/the-recruit-uk-salary-guide/ If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity, please reach out directly to [email protected] or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK. if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!