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Winget states right up front this book is not about the poor. (Hard work and cut out things that are not necessities) Nothing here you have not read before, but Winget's style is more in your face than many others. I like Winget and his take responsibility for your own life attitude. Larry Winget's book, "You're Broke Because You Want To Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead" is full of practical, down to earth, advice on managing your finances. And I liked this book on being responsible for your own financial future.Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks and the dvds: Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series and articles including a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer. The book has advice on knowing where you are, how to get out of debt, and how to cut your expenses and increase your income. Alain Also wrote a series of articles called Lessons From The Apprentice.
This book is for the broke, those people who are working and making a good living, but can't seem to get ahead, usually because they are spending above their means. If you need a kick in the seat of the pants to be more disciplined and work toward a better financial future, this book may be just what you need. If you like Winget's other books, you will most likely enjoy this one as well. Winget is all about personal responsibility, and maybe that is why I like his so much. I was really glad to see that I'm not the only one who picks up pennies on sidewalks and parking lots.
It's not rocket science, in fact, on page 125, Winget writes, "I probably haven't surprised you with anything I've suggested up to this point." It is just solid good advice on working harder, spending within your means, and making the right choices and being disciplined about it.The book is easy to read and provides a good kick in the seat of the pants for those that are having trouble by spending more than the earn. He does provide some tips and suggestions that you don't see in most of the other financial books. Winget has been on both sides of the fence, he knows what it's like to be broke and he knows what it's like to have money, and his main message is to do what it takes to make money so you can then give to those who need it and enjoy the fruits of your labor later. He knows he can't help all of the poor people in the world with a book, and knows they don't want to be that way. He sums the book's title up by saying if you didn't want to be broke, you would do whatever it takes to not be broke.
Loyal fans of other great money gurus will love this book as well. OMG.what a great read.
This is straight forward and brutally honest. or their children's fault. While these may not be the things you want to hear, they are things that you need to hear. Obviously wishing for success hasn't worked for you so far. I agree with the post that says this is a book you cannot put down because I read it cover to cover with very few breaks.
The book won't make you rich but your attitude could. If so, you may find yourself ahead in life. If you do nothing you'll stay right where you are hoping that reading a book will change your life. Many people will say it's their company's fault.
or their spouses. Are you looking for a warm and fuzzy feel good book that tells you how to get rich quick. They are common sense tips and given with a no nonsense approach to all the nonsense that has kept you back. It's time to take action and even to get mad at the way things are if you expect to change them. If you keep charging your way to happiness, you will become and stay broke. You need a plan.
It's not your company's fault, or spouse, or children that is responsible for you not being where you want to be. The reality is that it's YOUR fault.
Are you planning to do something to change your situation. Isn't it worth investing time in you.
The real person to blame is YOU. Well, this is not the one for you.
You don't need a $100K a year job in order to become wealthy but you should follow a few of Larry's tips. Plain and simple.
Whose fault is it that you're broke. or maybe it's God's fault.
People believe they are successful and important. It makes me want to be successful. Remorse is a good step in the right direction.I like the fact that the author talks from experience of lossing a business, experiencing poverty, working hard to pay bills and debt, and eventually achieving wealth. However, I was left to conclude that the question was designed to assert whether a plan had been formed. I sleep better at night knowing that my financial planning is being solved together. The question challenges their egos.
He does not seem to be cruel about poverty or skeptical about people. I found the author hard hitting. One of the more surprising shocks was the question "when did you decide to be successful.". However, having a grocery list, a debt reduction plan, budget and actuals guides, and goals for success seem logical.
They seem to be less patient and understanding. I'm starting to see more individual exhibiting anger and fustration. 600,000 dollars in clothes and living in a small apartment is a shock. Instead, he tries to get them to understand money and create a plan of success.
How do people consume like their is no tommorrow. Strategic planning is the key to not wasting money, focus, and eliminating debt. 1,800 a month in groceries is a shock. At first glance the question seems innocent, but it directly challenges the ego of an individual.
Remorse helps individuals clean up their lives, make changes, and move forward into success. Remorse, anger, and determination caused from intense pain. Pride and all inclusive claim of success makes an assertation that meaning of the question is useless and impossible. What brings a person to planning.
Winget for encouraging people to donate money to charity, but I think throwing money at cause one cares about is easier then giving of ones time. He tells others to disconnect from cable TV. Oh, almost forgot Larry says he is not one of these new agey type of self help authors, but in his section on recommended reading he recommends two books by the biggest new agey authors around: Deepak Chopra and " Dr." Wayne Dyer. I also found it ironic that he implores others to stop smoking when he says he owns a mobile cigar business.
Larry Winget makes a lot of good points. How come he does not encourage people to volunteer. I commend Mr. However, my only suggestion would be to save yourself money and get this book out of the library.
Last I read cigars are not healthy either and if not more expensive then cigarettes. Also, I found Larry to be a bit ironic like one reviewer said. Unfortunately if I disconnect from cable TV I won't be able to watch his show Big Spender.
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