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A review by kayscr33klibrarian
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind CD: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker
3.0
This book was recommended by a friend. I'm not sure I completely understood what the book was about when I put it on hold at the library. I thought it was going to be more about the psychology of money and explain how events from our childhood explain our views on money. There was some of that but it also went through 17 different ways that a millionaire thinks differently from others and how by changing our thinking we can change our money habits.
The funnies part for me was that there were mantras throughout the book. After each section you would put your hand on your head and exclaim "I have a millionaire mind." Brad and I listened to this quick 3 1/2 hour audio book on our short spring break trip to Delta, Utah (Milliard county - 4th grade school project). The best was when the kids in the car would stop what they were doing and join us in saying, "I have a millionaire mind." It was great!
The book was interesting. It did invite listeners to turn off the cd and discuss their views on money. No surprise that Brad and I think differently based on our experiences growing up (I bet most couples do). You also discussed current goals and in those we are more united. Some of the 17 different points about how a millionaire thinks were also just great life lessons. One concept was to be a good receiver. To feel worthy of the positive things that come to you. I am thinking of compliments that are given and how often we deflect them. It somehow seems prideful to receive them. It is always easier to give than to receive.
Another point was to act in spite of fear, which is another great life lesson. I know in my life fear has often held me back. It was a great reminder to do things regardless of fear. I think sometimes I feel that I have to overcome the fear and anxiety first instead of just go through them. I was reminded of being asked to substitute for the first time. It was unknown and made me nervous but I found it wasn't really hard at all once I did it.
The final tip was to constantly learn and grow. The author says to go from being a "know it all to being a learn it all." I love the idea of always learning and not being so proud that you think you already know. It reminds me of babysitting my 3 year old niece two weekends ago and how it got to be funny because each time I told her something she'd say, "I already know that." Being humble isn't easy.
I also found a few things I wasn't aware of that I did. One was that people often resent rich people. We expect them to be snobby and greedy. He pointed out that their is no limit on money, everyone can have some so to stop thinking that if someone else is rich that they are taking something away from you. Thats a different way of thinking and I wasn't even aware of my resentment.
I took some good notes as we listened. It was a good self-help type book. Time will tell if we become millionaires! ;)
The funnies part for me was that there were mantras throughout the book. After each section you would put your hand on your head and exclaim "I have a millionaire mind." Brad and I listened to this quick 3 1/2 hour audio book on our short spring break trip to Delta, Utah (Milliard county - 4th grade school project). The best was when the kids in the car would stop what they were doing and join us in saying, "I have a millionaire mind." It was great!
The book was interesting. It did invite listeners to turn off the cd and discuss their views on money. No surprise that Brad and I think differently based on our experiences growing up (I bet most couples do). You also discussed current goals and in those we are more united. Some of the 17 different points about how a millionaire thinks were also just great life lessons. One concept was to be a good receiver. To feel worthy of the positive things that come to you. I am thinking of compliments that are given and how often we deflect them. It somehow seems prideful to receive them. It is always easier to give than to receive.
Another point was to act in spite of fear, which is another great life lesson. I know in my life fear has often held me back. It was a great reminder to do things regardless of fear. I think sometimes I feel that I have to overcome the fear and anxiety first instead of just go through them. I was reminded of being asked to substitute for the first time. It was unknown and made me nervous but I found it wasn't really hard at all once I did it.
The final tip was to constantly learn and grow. The author says to go from being a "know it all to being a learn it all." I love the idea of always learning and not being so proud that you think you already know. It reminds me of babysitting my 3 year old niece two weekends ago and how it got to be funny because each time I told her something she'd say, "I already know that." Being humble isn't easy.
I also found a few things I wasn't aware of that I did. One was that people often resent rich people. We expect them to be snobby and greedy. He pointed out that their is no limit on money, everyone can have some so to stop thinking that if someone else is rich that they are taking something away from you. Thats a different way of thinking and I wasn't even aware of my resentment.
I took some good notes as we listened. It was a good self-help type book. Time will tell if we become millionaires! ;)