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The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stan...

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Show notes (Free Summary) | PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook | Millionaires live lavishly. They fly private jets, drive sleek Bentleys, and wear the newest designer clothes. They also live in expensive houses in Beverly Hills and Atherton. Or is that all fantasy? The reality is much different.

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Millionaires live lavishly. They fly private jets, drive sleek Bentleys, and wear the newest designer clothes. They also live in expensive houses in Beverly Hills and Atherton. Or is that all fantasy? The reality is much different. Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko claim to have discovered the greatest secret of America's real millionaires. In their book, The Millionaire Next Door, they reveal their discoveries about the simple lifestyle of America's millionaires.

The Millionaire Next Door has one core premise. You can become financially successful too if you avoid spending more than you earn, commit to investing, and plan your finances well.

“The implication of The Millionaire Next Door…is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune.” - Forbes


(00:00) Introduction and Welcome

(01:20) Introduction to The Millionaire Next Door

(02:15) About the Authors: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

(04:11) Key Insight #1: Millionaires Don't Spend as Much as They Earn

(07:10) Key Insight #2: Millionaires Devote Time and Energy to Building Wealth

(10:17) Key Insight #3: Millionaires Rank Financial Independence Over Luxe Social Status

(12:44) Conclusion and Next Steps for The Millionaire Next Door


This episode was first published on Nov 12, 2022.

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