How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not?

Hardcover, 256 pages

English language

Published March 4, 2008 by Crown.

ISBN:
978-0-307-39507-8
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In How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not? bestselling author Robert Shemin reveals for the first time the inner-circle secrets of the mega-wealthy. Have you ever wondered why some people attract wealth while others stay financially trapped and in debt? The key is wealth-friendly, upside-down thinking. Stick with all the old moneymaking rules and stay broke. Break them and get rich. This is the book that shows you how.We've all read about the college kid who made millions on a brainstorm, or the couple who made a fortune in real estate, or the guy in his thirties who waved good-bye to his boss and now lives on his investments. But until now, how they did it--the rules they followed or flouted, the tricks they stumbled on--have remained a mystery. That's about to change. Whether you've been trying to get rich but haven't quite made it yet, or just need …

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this guy is way too voodoo for me: suggesting you wear a wealth talisman, saying there's a spiritual aspect to wealth, repeating your wealth/commitment affirmation twice a day...

he's got lots of catch phrases and examples to back them up but they don't always make sense (for example: 'fake it till you make it' advocates you ACT and DRESS wealthy to meet the right people but then his real life example is a poor woman who treated herself to tea at the plaza and then fesses-up to the maitre d' - who then gives her champagne and strawberries on the house and it starts a yearly ritual and relationship with (ummmm) - the maitre d'. i doubt that's the 'fake' you wanted to make) he also thinks bringing up donald trump is a going to impress readers - but that guy is an idiot; he'll sell his name anywhere and …

Subjects

  • Business & Economics
  • Consumer Finance
  • Business/Economics
  • Personal Finance - General
  • Business & Economics / General
  • General
  • Finance, Personal
  • Goal (Psychology)
  • Psychological aspects
  • Wealth