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Tag: book summary

stop acting rich
Financial Independence 
November 25, 2020May 22, 2023

Stop Acting Rich | Thomas J. Stanley – Book Summary

Posted By: CaptainFI 1377 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

Stop Acting Rich addresses one of the fundamental mindset deficiencies that stops most people from becoming millionaires: They act rich.

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the millionaire mind
Financial Independence 
November 24, 2020May 22, 2023

The Millionaire Mind | Thomas J. Stanley – Book Summary

Posted By: CaptainFI 1211 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

In the Millionaire mind, Stanley delves deeper into the psyche of the average Millionaire, finding out how they tick so we can reverse engineer important lessons

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wealthy barber
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November 23, 2020November 15, 2023

The Wealthy Barber | David Chilton – Book Summary

Posted By: CaptainFI 1640 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

Pay yourself first is the big take away from The Wealthy Barber, a story about being financially boring – but responsible.

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how to retire happy
Financial Independence 
November 22, 2020May 22, 2023

How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free | Ernie Zelinski

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How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free tackles the very important and often neglected area of retirement psychology and mental health.

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Financial Independence 
November 19, 2020May 22, 2023

You Need A Budget | Jesse Mecham – Book Review

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Mecham founded YNAB (You Need a Budget), an online software budgeting tool which has helped many people create a budget and get on top of their finances.

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quit like a millionaire
Financial Independence 
November 18, 2020December 3, 2023

Quit Like a Millionaire | Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung, forward by JL Collins

Posted By: CaptainFI 1654 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

Quit Like a Millionaire is the story of how Shen and Leung were able to retire early without any crazy schemes, extreme risk exposure, luck or inheritance.

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how to retire early
Financial Independence 
November 15, 2020August 21, 2023

How to Retire Early | Robert and Robin Charlton

Posted By: CaptainFI 1166 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

How to Retire Early by Robert and Robin Charlton is a summary and practical guide of their personal experiences working to achieve an early retirement by age 43,

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work less live more semi retirement
Financial Independence 
November 14, 2020December 12, 2023

Work Less, Live More | Robert Clyatt – Book Summary

Posted By: CaptainFI 1021 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

work less live more: Semi-retirement is all about simplifying your life with a few simple changes and designing a lifestyle around sustainability, efficiency and your community

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Financial Independence 
November 13, 2020September 8, 2023

Set for Life | Scott Trench – Book Summary

Posted By: CaptainFI 1307 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary

Scott Trench from BiggerPockets – a property investment and financial independence blog teaches you through Set for Life how to build financial independence

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financial freedom
Financial Independence 
November 12, 2020September 8, 2023

Financial Freedom | Grant Sabatier – Book Summary

Posted By: CaptainFI 1267 Views 0 Comment book review, book summary, financial freedom, grant sabatier

Financial Freedom is a guide to helping you make more money in less time, so that you can use your time more effectively on things you enjoy

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