3.78 AVERAGE

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ben_smitty's review

2.0

Don't ask me why I read this.

Big boomer energy on this one: millionaires work harder, make financial risks, are good with people etc.

Stanley seems to have a very narrow definition of luck, and his methodology is a little questionable:

Stanley: "So how'd you get rich?"
Millionaire: "Hard work, definitely. And taking financial risks."
Stanley: "What about luck?"
Millionaire: "Luck doesn't have anything to do with it! If I was lucky, I would've played the lottery!"
Stanley: "There you have it, readers. Millionaires don't play the lottery. A lot of other millionaires confirm this statement: it's not about luck."

Meanwhile, the question of privilege is never addressed, though it would've been an interesting question to explore.
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littlewit's review

3.0

This boook was good for helping me try to rain in my pessimistic thoughts. I periodically find myself returning to the challenge to be optimistic and not have so many negative thoughts about everything.
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seeker1161's review

5.0

Excellent examination of what it takes personality wise and mentally to become wealthy and maintain your wealth. I learned a lot about why millionaires are... millionaires and the steps I need to begin taking to get on that level also!

traecastles's review

4.5
challenging informative medium-paced

jovia1947's review

4.0
informative inspiring

a wonderful book that is packed with research based on the lifestyle and habits of millionaires. i would recommend it for beginners. but not for people who are intermediate in the study of finances

Engaging, interesting, and educational

anavuck's review

4.5
hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
informative medium-paced

This was very interesting and fascinating. It's fun learn about what makes a millionaire tick.