Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth | 
 enlarge | Creator: Richard Paul Evans
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
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ISBN: 0743552369
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.02401
EAN: 9780743552363
ASIN: 0743552369
Publication Date: December 27, 2005
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When Richard Paul Evans was twelve, his father, a building contractor, shattered both his legs. With no insurance, no income, and eight children, the family was destitute. At that difficult time young Evans was introduced to a kind multimillionaire who taught him the five secrets of wealth. Today, Evans credits those lessons not just with bringing him wealth and success but also bringing him freedom and opportunity in a world where financial slavery is ubiquitous.In his signature motivational voice, Evans interweaves those influential lessons with personal stories from everyday people. He explains that money should not be the preoccupation of our lives. Rather, if we follow the five principles, we will be free to focus on God, family, and relationships -- the true nourishments of life. Wise and compelling, The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth will leave you with a new view of what it means to be rich -- and convinced that you, too, can build wealth. The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth is endorsed by financial consultants, churches, schools, and marriage counselors. You cannot afford to be without this audiobook.
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Wise and compelling, The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth can be read in a single sitting and will leave you with a new view of what it means to be rich -- and convinced that you, too, can build wealth. The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth is endorsed by financial consultants, churches, schools, and marriage counselors.
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 Succinct Proven Success/Money Principles... July 7, 2008
Like others have said... this book doesn't say anything new. However, like someone said "Common sense is common because many people don't use any." The financial realities of most of the populace is that they don't understand (hence follow) these basic principles.
Anyway, this book is short, sweet and to the point. It's not just focusing on money either, but it states that money is a tool that enhances life and doesn't make it. Health, family, doing what you want to do, helping others does. That's a big point that many people waste their entire lives. They end up wealthy but don't have their health or didn't have the chance to give away (yes, give away) their money during their lifetime to family, friends or worthy causes.
If you're looking for a great book on money, wealth, meaning of money in life. This is it or a great start.
 Great Basic Lessons About Money June 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Richard Paul Evans is best known as the author of The Christmas Box, a book he initially self-published in 1993. The Christmas Box was such a success that Simon & Schuster eventually bought the rights for several million dollars. Since then, Evans has written several other books including this one.
In the preface, Evans answers why an author of inspirational novels would write a book about money.
"If the intent of my efforts as a writer has been to leave the world a better place, then at no time in history has the message of this book been more relevant or needed.
I believe one of the gravest dangers plaguing modern American culture is fiscal irresponsibility. Never before have so many had so much stuff and so little freedom. Debt is forcing us to work more and more, stealing from us our precious time as well as our happiness."
Amen to that.
The premise of the book is that Evans, when a boy, was taught five secrets of wealth by a multimillionaire. The millionaire taught Evans five lessons:
Lesson 1 - Decide to Be Wealthy.
The first step to accomplishing anything is to set the goal and make the commitment.
Lesson 2 - Take Responsibility for Your Money
Do you know how much money you have or how much is coming into your life? What do you spend it on? Grab the reins and take control!
Lesson 3 - Keep a Portion of Everything You Earn
There's an adage that says, "It's not how much you make but how much you keep". In this chapter, Evans describes some simple methods for creating and building your nest egg.
Lesson 4 - Win in the Margins
Often, what you do outside of your day job is what will make you wealthy. Evans encourages us to constantly look for ways to increase our income. He illustrates this concept with several good examples.
Lesson 5 - Give Back
This chapter focuses on an interesting concept that I've discovered in other personal finance books such as Money...It's Not Just for Rich People! by Janine Bolon - giving away your wealth through philanthropy can actually contribute to building your wealth.
One of the best parts of the book is where Evans describes four aspects of what he calls "The Millionaire Mentality" that are essential for building wealth. The book also includes a "Resources" section that gives suggestions on how to "win in the margin" and some useful forms for recording your net worth and cash flow.
Evans credits his personal financial success to implementing these lessons in his life. In fact, he attributes the creation and success of The Christmas Box to the idea of "winning in the margins".
The Five Lessons is a short book (the main section is only 84 pages long, the appendix is 22 and there are 12 pages of forms) but the book's brevity is an advantage because it makes it a quick and enjoyable read. All of Evans' lessons are sound and will benefit anyone seeking to improve their financial position.
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Great starting point on the road to financial freedom May 17, 2008
There's nothing really new in this book... don't expect to find some incredible new get rich quick scheme, mystical formula, or sure fire investment approach. It's just a good description of a basic, common sense way to accumulate wealth over time.
The beauty of this book is its simplicity: it's a quick and easy read, and it gives practical examples that are meant to get the reader thinking. In a nutshell, Evans' message is:
* Get in the right mindset
* Understand and manage your current financial situation
* Pay yourself first (make savings a normal part of life)
* Look for additional ways to increase income and reduce spending
* Give back
Once the reader has accepted the concepts and has decided to implement them, they can turn to other resources to fill in the details, such as where and how to invest their savings or potential ways to generate additional income.
While it's definitely not a new message, it's a simple and timeless one that has proven itself to work countless times over many generations. While following these principals won't guarantee that everyone will become a millionaire, violating them is almost guaranteed to lead to financial failure!
It reinforces the positives of building wealth April 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth by Richard Paul Evans is short, sweet and to the financial point. Although Richard Paul Evans is best known for his New York Times best selling book The Christmas Box and not necessarily his financial prowess, this book is a positive and helpful financial guide.
Even if you've read financial books before, this one is worth reading. It's eighty-three pages of reading and forty or so pages of resources. I sat down and read it in a few hours. My overall impression - it reinforces the positives of building wealth.
Richard Paul Evans said he wrote The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me because he felt that fiscal irresponsibility was creating both a financial and moral dilemma. People are working longer hours, marriages are breaking up and families are spending less time together just because they don't know how to manage money properly. How can you argue with that premise?
The author doesn't profess to be a financial guru but still delivers top-notch financial wisdom. This easy and quick read book is filled with practical everyday motivational and financial reading. It is worth your money and time.
I don't want to give you the five lessons because that is something you should experience for yourself. I would like to share some highlights (paraphrased in my own words):
~ When you make a commitment to your wealth, avenues of success open up for you. Commitment is powerful.
~ Know exactly where you are now and where you want to be in the future. Be in charge of your money.
~ Pay yourself first. Build your nest egg strong and firm.
~ Develop and understand the power of multiple streams of income. Develop and live the millionaire mentality.
~ Learn to limit your expenditures. Have fun and enjoy your money but within reason.
This little book is a reminder to all of us that commonsense and money should always go hand-in-hand. The 5 lessons A Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth by Richard Paul Evans has quickly become one of my favorite financial books.
Simplest and best money book I have ever read February 16, 2008
Being a total bookworm, if there is a problem I run out and get a book about it. I must say, this isn't your typical money book I was so impressed with it, I have so far passed it on to five people and who knows how many they passed it on to. A good, logical, ethical approach to money.
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