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5 comments about Seven Years to Seven Figures: The Fast-Track Plan to Becoming a Millionaire.

1. More of a mathmatical evaluation of how your investments need to do to become a millionaire. Not enough concrete information. This is the first few chapters...the rest is all about people who havedone it successfully - all of which are workaholics who give up a lot. Pointing that there is a high price to pay.
   Good for them, not for me.



2. I found this to be a book with very generic, run of the mill, get rich quick advice with very few practical tips. Personally, I prefer books that are more research oriented and fact based rather than just motivational hype and fluff as this one was.
   
   I was sorry I spent the money on this book and sold it at a local used book store right after reading throught it. Instead of this book I would recommend reading The Millionaire Next Door, The Millionaire Mind, Millionaire Women Next Door, Getting Rich in America, and Eight Steps to Seven Figures.



3. One of the differences you will find in this book that is not typical of other success books, is it is not a Get Rich Quick book. It is more of a philosophical mindset approach to the topic, and a desire to show you that getting to seven figures is doable.
   
   You are given a high level grounding, and then introduced to several case studies of people who have taken various paths to their seven figures. These vary from real estate, to supplement sales, to copywriting.
   
   If you are looking for a feel-good approach then you may want to look elsewhere. If on the other hand you are looking for something to motivate you to buckle down and get going before another seven years passes you by, then you should consider reading this book.
   
   Cheers!



4. I have read the book. Let's get that out of the way first.
   It's full of ideas and fluff, but really no substance. Get the boss to give you equity in the company by being a really hard worker. Calculate how much you'll need to live the lifestyle you want. Save up to 50% of your gross income. Invest in business ventures, stocks, and real estate.
   
   That's it. There are 8 case studies about what other's have done, but there's no MEAT only fluff.
   
   There's also more than just a little bragging and it really turns me off.
   
   I have better things to do with my time. Thumbs down.



5. I bought this with a sense of excitement. One of the previous reviewers noted that the only person capable of generating seven figures in seven years is the author. Too true and this book is just a load of fluff - and it will be the last Masterson book I will ever buy! Read on to discover why!
   
   The one thing I found stimulating/original is his descriptor of what it would be like to have an income of one million dollars per annum, 2.5 million, 5.5 million, etc. This provided some nice material for budgeting fantasies.
   
   Michael Masterson blows all his cover in first three paragraphs of his Acknowledgments. We all expect to benefit from Masterson's personal insights, his pet strategies and a thrilling adventure on how basically anyone can make literally millions quickly. Sadly he was so busy marketing himself that he left the real work to all his side-kicks. "I want to thank SR, an extremely bright and capable young woman who worked as my assistant on this book. S did a good deal of the research and all of the interviews" (quoted from Acknowledgements page v). Seeing as about 90% of the book consists of interviews, it would be more morally competent to accredit SR as the author, though this bright young spark is not mentioned on the cover.This leaves us with 17 pages of masterful marketing by his nibs and a final marketing wrap up by his nibs again, a mere 10 pages.
   
   Masterson finds space to plug his e-zine Early to Rise (which is better than the book) regularly. In fact he also lavishes praise on his editorial director, CB, who helped him "identify which of the many ideas I wrote down were important and worth keeping" (page v).
   
   His trusted editor trimmed and polished the lot (also page v). In the end one wonders whether Masterson spent more than a few hours tossing out this 'best seller' which has doubtlessly helped 'millions worldwide to achieve untold wealth' bla bla (you know the hype).
   
   The real insult to readers emerged when I had the misfortune to read Masterson's response to an enthusiastic reader query in the above-mentioned e-zine. The reader wanted to know what guru Masterson's current goals were. Watch out folks - he is currently writing six more books - wait for it - SIMULTANEOUSLY. Sounds impressive doesn't it. Now that I have uncovered his recipe, i.e. delegate everything, the goal becomes easily attainable.
   
   This is one book I won't even recycle back to Amazon.
   Buyer beware.

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5 comments about The Roaring 2000s Cd: Building The Wealth And Lifestyle You Deserve In The Greatest Boom In History.

1. I think the basic assumption about the impact of the baby boomers is correct, but where Harry went wrong is that he encapsulated the "message" by focusing exclusively on the sharemarket. If he had said that assets, viz average share prices and average property values, will quadruple by 2008, then he will probably be right. Unfortunately he said words to the effect that the Dow Jones will go from 10,000 to 40,000 by 2008. What he didn't properly explain was that in some years real estate will go up, and down, likewise the share market. Together, over the period 2000 - 2008, the combined value will quadruple. His thesis is correct; it was the catchphase that was wrong.



2. Readers would be better served by reading "The Intelligent Asset Allocator", which has the same core recommendations with regard to saving and investing, but much harder data on asset allocation (which provides >85% of the explanatory variable in overall portfolio returns according to most academic studies), following those recommendations instead, and then going out and just living their lives instead of vainly seeking some "new life around the corner, if only I had another $(fill in the blanks) million" by spending their hard-earned money on these investment book du jours.



3. The "It's the 2000's and everything is going to be great because nothing can go wrong" theme was the opposite of what I was looking for.
   
   I'm interested in books that give solid detailed steps to take when preparing for your financial future and this book seems to have a "don't worry about it" kind of tone. I found it pretty worthless. As if he just wrote a book that told people what they wanted to hear in order to get them to by the book.
   
   (...)



4. The Inflation myth is that it results from rapid growth. Inflation is the result of radical new technologies and the entrance of the young new generations that bring them to the workforce. Other than the war periods, the greatest periods of inflation have coincided with major periods of technology innovation: Inflation wave following the crusades, another massive wave following the capitalism revolution; and the biggest wave emerging caused from the information revolution.
   
   Inflation is a sign of progress in the making, not the destruction of the monetary system or decay of the moral fiber. Neither political policy of various Presidents nor the monetary policy of the fed significantly influence inflation, instead inflation is the economy's means for financing an economic revolution. The higher the inflation the greater the economic revolution to follow and during inflation money is tight, so demand for the money will be strong. It takes a massive investment to launch an economic revolution. The launch of the economic revolution corresponds with the growth of the labor force, whose spending patterns as group are very predictable. The labor forces expands during the innovation wave that occurs when a new generation enters the job market. There are three forces that influence inflation : 1. new technologies force organizations to retool to remain competitive and requires capital investment 2. the new generation launches many new companies, which require an infusion of capital before they become self-supporting 3. the new generation elevates the demand for commercial infrastructures-from office space to factories to warehouses for work, and malls and store of all kinds for personal shopping and entertainment-which require a huge capital investment by businesses and government.
   
   In Phase I, inflation occurs when investors are saving more then they are spending. Higher interest rates fuel the propensity to spend. The business sector's need for cash flow imposes an inflation tax on the consumer. New businesses needing to raise capital can not finance large debts because they have not yet stabilized and demonstrated a predictable growth pattern. High inflation forces debt financing through venture capital. Inflation moves higher because production increases have not yet been realized adoption of new technologies that will increase productivity. As the new technology companies begin to grow, financing begins to ease. Inflation drops as finance and investment grow. The companies find it easier to get credit and loans and so they borrow more to finance their growth and retool.
   
   In Phase II, in a booming economy and falling inflation rates consumers are spending and borrowing money, so government does not feel compelled to raise tax rates. The money government needs to produce from the growing infrastructure and finance transition into the new economy. As the new economy emerges debt rises to finance the growth, inflation rates fall, and productivity rates remain low and improving.
   
   In Phase III, productivity surges as the new technologies move mainstream, following the S-curve Pattern. Business organizations leverage the new technologies to increase productivity, wages, and profits. The high profits in the new growth companies create high cash flow for investment and growth with less need for equity or debt financing.
   
   Based on inflation patterns, productivity, and labor force trends a massive boom for the next four years will become a reality. The boom will not be sustained and a prolonged period of time of 10-20 years of economic slowdown will causes surges in unemployment, but eventually 3% of the new growth companies will create a surge in employment, profits, and innovations. The real revolution will not be technology but a return to a focus on the customer, his preferences, his smart card info, and global sharing of this information between companies. Frontline consultants will use back end server data to bring the best opinions for the consumer depending on their situation. The organzational network will change the infrastructure, efficiency, and value companies will bring to the customer. Companies that do not adapt will not be competitive and sales indicators will testify against them.



5. Some fairly good analysis on markets and trends and things. But abyssmally and tragically ignorant on some of the most important base issues surrounding money, banking, monetary policy, and inflation. For the market review and analysis, for the cost of used books today, I'd recommend not paying more than 7 or 8 bucks at the very most. But when you get to the parts of the book where he talks about money or inflation directly, skip those sections.

1 comments about Wealth Magnet - Become a magnet for prosperity simply by adopting the psychology of the MEGA-RICH!.

1. I listened to his CDs while on my way to/from work. Makes sense. I will implement techniques. I have always been interested in real estate investing...maybe I'll try now.

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5 comments about How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing.

1. Great book. I got it fast and read it through in four days. It really proved useful in my research and as a guide.
   
   Thank you.
   
   Harry



2. Borrowed this from a friend and bought my own copy now. I liked the easy going intro and it is a beginner's guide / summary of all the investing options for real estate.



3. Irwin describes in excruciating detail how the steps to take to get started and maintain a real estate portfolio. Evidently, he's written 40 books and it makes sense because he's extremely knowledgeable. He goes into the ins and outs of looking for the right property and buying it with the help of "the right agent." He even describes what the "right agent" looks like: middle aged, honest, pleasant... Irwin writes about the tax benefits and the prospects for good tenants. There are some great tips throughout (he describes Fannie Mae and other real estate institutions and terms) but there's nothing too clever- all of the information is basic and straightforward (nothing clever like another book I just read ("How to Take Advantage..."by Morse). It's a great read, but if you're looking for inspiration to buy a house, look elsewhere like Bach's "Start Late Finish Rich" for women- this book doesn't say WHY you should buy a house.



4. Robert Irwin has written a good book on how to get started in real estate. His beginning story with Leslie, David, and Leo really simplify the thought process of investing. It was a great idea to use one's first residence as an investment property. This gives a fresh outlook on real estate investing. Now real estate could be purchased on 2 fronts. He gives good points to the beginner which seasoned investors may already know. Unfortunately he only scratches the surface of real estate without giving real world examples and numbers. All in all the tips and traps illustrations should serve as a good outline to all real estate investors.
   He definitely followed the KISS (Keep it simple ...) acronym and it is a refreshing read.



5. This is a book I find myself returning to time and time again. The insights are multi-dimensional; and every reading is a fresh experience. Contains a lot of insiteful information for the beginner investor mostly; but also for the experienced investor. I recommend this book.