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Summary: Mostly solid advice.
Review: Brock entertains the long-standing notion that hard work and prudent planning lead to eventual success. As a person who considers himself to be non-religious, and a strong advocate that religion is not a necessity to build character and long-term happiness, I never-the-less thoroughly enjoyed reading about his viewpoints on fundamental principles for living. The one caution that I would offer to readers, is they take his advice on student loans and never-ending abundance, with a grain of salt. Yes, it is advisable to reduce student loans to a minimum. However, taking out a substantial amount of student loans is not necessarily a bad idea. For most individuals (not those in the authors income bracket, or most of the clients that he deals with), it is extremely hard to get through a doctorate program (let alone a bachelor's program at a first tier school), without doing so. In this case, the value of taking out student loans and acquiring further education clearly outweighs the ability to choose a risk-seeking career. After all, it is an extremely small percentage of people who are successful as an entrepreneur, as opposed to those who seek a more stable career, requiring higher education. I have had experience in both and can vouch for the fact that in specific industries, such as financial services, you need to know key people, to be successful. No matter how much the industry tries to reject this notion, it is fact. To address the second issue, it is fundamentally obvious that the earth's resources are limited, a view that Brock admittedly looks over. Responsibility necessitates conservation. The book for the most part is fantastic; however, it does offer an extremely Republican viewpoint.
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Summary: A must read for those who want financial stability
Review: I am a 6-year veteran of the Financial Advisor world. I work for a company that has dealt exclusively with people in the military for over 40 years. We have been professing much of what Mr. Brock recommends to our clients. IT WORKS!!! He gives sound, common-sense advice about reaching your financial GOALS - not just getting rich. He professes the "out-of-favor" principles of getting rich SLOW. It even comes with an unconditional MONEY-BACK guarantee!! How can anyone go wrong. Read it, read it, and then read it again. I am ordering DOZENS of this book to give to my clients. In the space provided here, I can't say enough GREAT things about this book.
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Summary: From one Finacial Advisor about another
Review: This is the most complete book on personal financial management ever published, it is just that simple! There is only one caution I would set forth, successful individuals don't become successful without consulting experts, this book does not replace the guidence an advisor provides but, it is a great starting point for those looking to enhance their knowledge base. I have been known to recommend this book quite frequently to my own clients. Keep in mind, you don't know what you don't know until someone tells you something you don't know.
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Summary: I Agree -- A Must Read
Review: Yes, I agree -- this is a "must read" book. It covers many aspects of finance, but realizes that the main aspect is psychological. No, it is not a psychology treatise, but it helps point in the right directions. The author has been in the same position that many of his readers are. Take a look at it. You can probably find a copy at your local library or via inter-library loan.
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Summary: I Agree -- A Must Read
Review: Yes, I agree -- this is a "must read" book. It covers many aspects of finance, but realizes that the main aspect is psychological. No, it is not a psychology treatise, but it helps point in the right directions. The author has been in the same position that many of his readers are. Take a look at it. You can probably find a copy at your local library or via inter-library loan.
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