The Book on Making Money
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After skipping college, Steve Oliverez worked a series of low-paying jobs before setting a remarkable goal for himself - to double his income every year. In The Book On Making Money, he reveals what he learned while successfully hitting this goal for seven years in a row, growing his annual income to more than $1 million. Walking readers through the steps he took to reach his goal, he shows how they can apply the same techniques to greatly increase their own income, whether they work for someone else or run their own business. Oliverez spells out his disagreements with the traditional wisdom that tells young adults to go to school, get good grades and find a safe, steady job - advice that has left many Americans with tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans, credit card debt or mortgages on homes they can't afford. He also assaults the idea of saving one’s way to wealth as absurd and counterproductive, using his own experience of trying to save money while poor as an example. Instead of promoting an austere lifestyle of clipping coupons and spending as little as possible, he shows how those habits can actually prevent people from becoming wealthy. Review: Become Financially Better Off & More Secure - WOW! This is undoubtedly one of the most important books I will ever read. Almost anyone could use the common sense approaches in this book to vastly improve their financial position. A friend in South Africa paid his home mortgage off in 7 years using Constructive Debt - he and his wife had their salaries paid into the mortgage bond account and using their Credit Cards for all expenses. Shortly before their due date they would make a withdrawal from their mortgage bond account (Access Bond) and pay their cards. This book is full of similar methods such as using OPM (Other People's Money) and OPE (Other People's Effort). Everything suggested in the book is legal and morally sound although there is a discussion about some "shady" practices. Review: Excellent - This is a good read with solid content. It was nice to read about someone who made something of himself but did so by lifting himself out of poverty and pressing forward to build wealth beyond what most people think is realistic. Mindset is a powerful thing.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 421 Reviews |
@**A
Become Financially Better Off & More Secure
WOW! This is undoubtedly one of the most important books I will ever read. Almost anyone could use the common sense approaches in this book to vastly improve their financial position. A friend in South Africa paid his home mortgage off in 7 years using Constructive Debt - he and his wife had their salaries paid into the mortgage bond account and using their Credit Cards for all expenses. Shortly before their due date they would make a withdrawal from their mortgage bond account (Access Bond) and pay their cards. This book is full of similar methods such as using OPM (Other People's Money) and OPE (Other People's Effort). Everything suggested in the book is legal and morally sound although there is a discussion about some "shady" practices.
A**R
Excellent
This is a good read with solid content. It was nice to read about someone who made something of himself but did so by lifting himself out of poverty and pressing forward to build wealth beyond what most people think is realistic. Mindset is a powerful thing.
T**R
The Book On Making Money is just that
This is a very good book and well worth the expense. While the author doesn’t give every little detail on how to succeed, it does lay out the general principles and very actionable advice. It was easy to read and very straightforward. I read it in a few days and took a lot of notes. I was hoping that the author had a website that would provide more detailed assistance in becoming successful in making money but I did not find it in the book or on a Google search. I’m glad that I purchased the book and read it completely; now I just have to take action and stop delaying.
K**.
Loved it. Received much better advice than a lot of so-called money making books out there. Information was informative and very true. I am going to follow through on his suggestions.
I am 61, college-educated and still working at a low-paying job. Rated it a 5 because it had more truths about a college education, working hard, saving money, and what it will do for you in the long run when you start out poor. You are like a hamster on a wheel, going round and round to nowhere and like me just about at the end of my working years with still no measurable assets. Take his advice if you are still young. I am taking so i can look forward regenerating additional income and really enjoy my retirement years.
S**D
Absolutely amazing!
I read this book in one sitting which is HIGHLY unusual unless it’s a novel that I just can’t put down. Although I have a business degree, I am pretty certain I just learned more about business in this book than any college course. The author’s writing is refreshingly candid and straightforward. He is realistic, knowledgeable and encouraging! Will definitely be reading again!
D**G
Expected more
While I really liked the overall premise, the book was lacking in what I was specifically looking for. Not to say it may not help others, but as a small business owner my company did not fit the niche of this. I do not currently have a product per day to sell so some of the ideas will not work for me. I did like the idea of making more money instead of trying to cut costs to the bone (I have already done that) and the amount you save does not make a big enough difference in the short term to offset the miserable living conditions one must endure to make ends meet.
W**K
Inspiring
I am more inspired to make money, but I am still not sure how to do it. I will have to re-read some of the tech and affiliate marketing stuff. Overall, good points and a feeling that I am not alone in my times of failure and confusion. That alone is worth something.
P**E
Highly recommend if you are looking to earn extra income
I have been looking to start a business or earn extra income for many years. I've tried different things and read books on earning extra income...but none of the books can compare with this book. Halfway through the book I put a few things in action to start making money. I have two projects going on. It is so easy for me to start a money project and loose motivation. The author touched on why we loose motivation...I felt he was speaking directly to me. Love this book...money well spent.
A**B
Good and detail enough
Good explanation what you need to do in order to get more money. The author himself got enough good luck to start with. But... It's all up to us to make this happen.
R**R
Don't waste your time
Most of it is about the author making money through online marketing. A lot of these reviews seem fake as well.
S**S
Worth the read
Some good points and useful information on starting out in the world of online marketing and business. A lot of good inspirational quotes too.
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