“A monk, a Marine, and a money manager walk into a bar . . . actually, they wrote a book and they are all the same person! Doug Lynam is one of the most interesting people I know.”
Doug grew up in a wealthy family, where money was abundant but weaponized. Rebelling against the world of materialism, he first joined the Marine Corps, but then found a higher calling – and became a Benedictine monk for 20 years. When the monastery went bankrupt, he learned the lesson that extreme poverty was as painful as selfish materialism was destructive. He vowed to learn everything he could about the world of finance to help others find a middle way. The result of his exploration is a unique message that combines tried-and-true money management techniques with uncompromising spiritual ideals common to all the great world religions.
Doug is an industry thought leader in ethical and sustainable investing and has devoted his life to service. He was vice president of a search and rescue team while in college, was ordained as a monk by Father Richard Rohr, and taught math and science for 18 years while in the monastery. He continues to provide pro bono advice to low-income families and has won awards for his volunteer efforts for the homeless.
