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The Millionaire Next Door

By: Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D., William D. Danko Ph.D.
Narrated by: Cotter Smith
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Who are the rich in this country? What do they do? How do they invest? How did they get rich? Can you ever become one of them? Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised by what you find out.
©2000 Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. and William D. Danko, Ph.D. (P)2000 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved, SOUND IDEAS is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

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"The implication of The Millionaire Next Door is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune." (Forbes)

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Refreshing and Insightful

When I purchased this book I thought it was just going to talk about the basic millionaire mindset. Thank God I was wrong! This book opened my eyes and mind not only by the mindset and philosophical views of the truly “Affluent”, (PAWs) but it made me realize that my personal views on frugality were spot on with the wealthy. I can’t say that the many books I read “excite” me into action by continuing to build my business but this one has definitely got me pumped. I’ve learned so many new terms like PAW and UAW. I really like (EOC)- Economic Outpatient Care. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to become financially independent like myself. My hats off to the writers for their extraordinary research and dedication to compiling such a tremendous and awesome resource. Thanks guys!

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A classic

Fantastic book read by many, can be a bit dry at times for listening because it is loaded with statistics, but overall fantastic life lessons for anyone, especially those interested in starting their own business.

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Everybody should listen this audiobook

Discover the basic secret to be a millionaire. This audiobook give the tools to be a rich and independent person.

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Amazing read or should I say Listen!.

great book! was able to complete my work an listen to the amazing chapters one after the other with out any problems

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Learn

You will learn a few thing and have a different perspective on money after this book. It might be a little older but the information is still true.

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More Life Lessons Than I Imagined

As a 27 Year Old aspiring PAW, I thought this was going to be another "How-To-Get-Rich-Quick" book. I found there were more lessons about career choices, lifestyle, and parenting that I never realized. I will always think about these lessons one day if I am ever on my way to becoming affluent, and when I have children.

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Wow - I was blown away

I was blown away by the market research and the “real” breakdown of what it takes to be a Millioniare in America. I will remember this book for the rest of my life.

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Life-Changing Book!!!

The message is clear and it is said in several different ways but some of us need to be fully convinced of it. it's just that GOOOOOD!

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Gain knowledge

Great insight into the thinking patterns of people much more successful than myself. I hope to be in the next edition of this book as a PAW.

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Good insight on managing Investments

Good insight on managing Investments & expectations of your children. The author has taken through a ride on futuristic Investment plans. Good one time read.

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