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by Zibu Masobobe (Author)
"THE MONEY REVOLUTION BOOK" "A Fundamental Approach for Getting Out of Debt and Building Wealth" The personal finance revolution book empowers the consumer to better understand the cycle of personal debt, the systems and decision processes that entrap consumers into a lifetime of repayments and offers a simple 8 step process to pay off the debt and build support systems that enables a personal finance culture built on a spirit of "Ubuntu". In the book Zibu Masotobe explain the present reality of the South African the banking and financial system through her own personal experiences and the experiences of the clients who are navigating their way out of debt. The intention is not to change the current model, but rather change ourselves such that the constant hunger to consume credit ceases to exist for us. Throughout history revolution has been characterised by masses of people fighting "against" circumstances, an idea or a system, the SA Money Revolution is definitely a revolution however its focus is "the self" and as fighting against one's self is self-defeating the book proposes that you work "with" yourself and advocate on your own behalf by investing in the knowledge that leads to prosperity and financial liberation As per the authors words, "This book is not written so that you get mad, I do not explain the reality so that you feel shame and the need to get even, I write so that we can do better, that we can rise above all of it and become so engulfed in love, prosperity and peace that we forget it ever happened, that is the object of this book, the desire of my heart and the core of my intention, This book is love" The Approach/Spirit of the book The intention is to inspire the reader towards change, by focussing all of their energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new; It is a revolution of building new systems, new perceptions and new interpretations of our reality, ones that empower and enrich our lives. From the pursuit of things, to the pursuit of happiness; Understanding that wealth is abundant, unlimited and accessible to all, it starts with your intentions, your thoughts and how you treat money. Being mindful of your money versus oblivious to it. Foundational Concepts/Principles of the book Gratitude turns what we have into enough; Ukusisa the Zulu practice of borrowing a female cow to a neighbour and when a calf is born, they return the cow and keep the calf in the spirit of recognising the need for community support; Ilima / Gameya practice, Egyptians believed in providing communal interest free loans to help families deal with major purchases. In a similar way Zulu culture believes in rotational crop planting where the community dedicates days where they all go to sow each other fields on a rotational bases. These are the principles introduced in the MR Circles which serve as a principle and support for getting out of debt.
Author Biography
ABOUT THE AUTHOR An example that you live all aspects of the life given to you, but you chose which labels you keep, a daughter of a retrenched miner from Eshowe who gave birth at 17; lost a child at 24; Lead a Province at 27 and met President Obama at 33. The story of Zibu is still being written, it tells a story of hope, becoming and courage. The money revolution book is her attempt to tech early, what she herself learned late, it is a manifesto for a change and personal revolution. Masotobe is a Teacher, a Coach, a Speaker but most of all she is a woman in society exercising the courage to co create a future worth living. Zibu has an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch Business School, MDP from UNISA School of Business Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Science and Information Technology from the University of Zululand. Zibu has been selected as one of the top 40 women under the age of 40 in South Africa, has been featured by Elle Magazine online as a woman in society in recognition of her work with SA youth through her young people's Ibutho program. Zibu has earned the prestige of being selected as Mandela Washington Fellow and had the honour of meeting President Barack Obama who is the patron of the Fellowship. Zibu Masotobe is an astute business woman, motivational speaker and coach
