100 Ways to Create Wealth

by Sam Beckford

Already being hailed as "the modern reader's Think and Grow Rich!", this lively, funny, penetrating book follows on the heels of Chandler's previous international best sellers 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself and 100 Ways to Motivate Others. These 100 eye-opening ways to create wealth are drawn from the author's successful careers, with many touching personal stories as well as stories and examples from the hundreds of clients these master coaches have advised. This book is chock full of ways to make money, deepen life's pleasure, increase personal wage-earning power, and start fresh entrepreneurial ideas right at home.

Written for the age of the home-business entrepreneur, this book will appeal to everyone from company CEOs, to life coaches, to stay at home moms, to internet fans, to people who are simply thinking of converting a hobby into wealth. This is the deepest and most penetrating study yet of the psychology of prosperity, and the action steps necessary to produce wealth.

Genres: Business, Audiobook, Nonfiction, Personal Development, Finance, Money, Self Help

Audible Audio

First published June 21, 2007

Reviews

[Marianne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book offered nothing original. Normally, I at least have a couple of key take always from motivational books that I read. This book listed either items I’ve heard before, were not effective strategies, were just basic common sense items, or were items I felt were bad advice.

I also believe like this book was incorrectly titled. A better name would have been 100 Ways to Possibly Impact Your Business’ Success. Most of these “ways to build wealth” were a stretch and would maybe be considered indirect strategies, at best. Some suggestions were actually items of what not to do. Based on the title, I thought the book would be ways to save or strategies on how to build your individual future wealth. If you’re looking for this, I strongly recommend The Millionaire Next Door.

The other issue with this book is that it tells the reader, multiple time, not to market themselves, not to develop a personal brand, and not to network. I strongly disagree with this, as I’ve built my entire successful career from networking. Thus, this author lost a lot of credibility.

Lastly, I listened to this book on Audible. The entire time I was listening to it, all I could think of was that his voice sounded like the character from TV Guide episode of Seinfeld that was obsessed with Elaine and TV Guides.

Save your time and money, by not reading this book.

[Thomas Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of concise and clever insights about generating wealth. In particular, I think it is best suited to business owners and the entrepreneurs, but there’s a lot of wisdom in here for everyone else. I thought the most interesting point, and one that came up often in this book, is that the best way to create wealth is to solve problems. I’ve always imagined wealth generation as being the result of expertise and connections. While I think that’s true, and the authors discuss specialization as being important to wealth generation, problem solving seems to be at the heart of opportunity. Really great read with a digestible format.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book covers many of the topics that I loved about "Thou Shall Prosper" by Rabbi Daniel Lapin. I am only through the first 25 Ways but all of them have been useful and practical. At this point I would rate this book as a must read!

[Andy]

DNF.

[Yuliyan Velichkov · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sam Beckford and Steve Chandler give some good advice though most are not quite insightful and are outdated. Overall good, but not great at all.

[Stephanie’s Libby Antics · Rating 3 out of 5]

They used the exact same DJT quote to open multiple chapters 😆

Fire y’all’s editor

[Joey Lorenzo]

amazing creative ways to see the wealth around you

[Edgar Yu · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great to summarize key opinions from Steve Chandler and Sam Beckford.
Public speakers and coaches are rarely haled as brilliant minds that one must read however many of the discussed topics in this book I have encountered form one book or another and it’s refreshing to have them all summarized and handy for a stimulating quick read. I often found myself reflecting if I followed some of this principles and justifying why I do not follow or believe the rest.
In other word I don’t think I will buy and expensive Rolex and fly first class to prove that I deserve wealth, but appreciating and thanking more and more people, staff colleagues, employees as well and valuing the even flow of money had me smiling.

[Dyamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! I recommend to anyone who is just starting their journey in wanting wealth, starting a business, or being an entrepreneur. He offers such wise and great advice. Don't get confused though, this book does not offer a step-by-step instructions or practical methods on how to go from $0 to $5000+ in your pocket. However, it does give 100 really helpful advice to make sure you leave this book with the right mindset on for your path to becoming a successful businessmen, rich person, and entrepreneur. This is the best first step to take in your journey!

Also, narration is good; energetic and includes fluctuation in tone!

[Zac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this book on audible and really enjoyed it. I would love to go back and physically read the book, because I am sure I missed a lot just listening to it. I enjoyed the way the book was written and think that there was a lot of great advice given.

[Mitch Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most practical/actionable self-improvement (if that's what you want to call it) books I have ever read. Finished in 2 days on Audible and took detailed notes. I plan on meditating on a chapter every morning moving forward.

[Richard Serzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

some very good advice.

[Todd · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has some useful information but it is overly verbose, and includes way too many Donald Trump quotes.

[Stephen Inoue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve Chandler has newer books, but this one is a classic (just ignore the references to yellow pages & Trump).

Each of his 100 ways to create wealth has an anecdotal story with some great quotes. Here is the list:

1. Draw a line in the sand
2. Why not me?
3. Don't wait for perfection
4. Use 1 hour a day
5. Make money a game
6. Learn your process
7. Give it away before you get it
8. Win your own lottery
9. Get out of your own future
10. Don't be a wealth wanna be
11. Stop right where you are
12. Boycott Charles Dickens
13. Turn boring business into art
14. Switch from need to want
15. Don’t invent, reinvent
16. Learn from the richest guy in the Bible
17. Read your fan mail
18. Stop mowing your lawn
19. Be a complaint department
20. Take a step away
21. Become surprising
22. Look inside your heart
23. Get up on the barstool
24. Learn from the dolphin trainers
25. Let people in with the in crowd
26. Cut players from the team
27. Love your enemy
28. Deliver experience
29. Learn to keep breathing
30. Think like an entrepreneur
31. Kill the monster
32. Become contagious
33. Be ruthless
34. Seek rejection and objection
35. Become unreasonable once a day
36. Get some help
37. Turn good business away
38. Seize the present moment
39. Make your meetings more meaningless
40. Go into hiding
41. Keep thinking bigger
42. Break the binds of linear time
43. Pay top dollar
44. See everything as practice
45. Create your responses
46. Invent a numbers game
47. Start all over everyday
48. Know your customer better
49. Find out who you really are
50. Wash your brain clean
51. Get into your mind
52. Convert your dreams
53. Tap into cause and effect
54. Sell before you build
55. Invest your mental energy
56. Buy some happiness now
57. Find out that no one is coming
58. Now make money important
59. Set the valve to in
60. Succeed by failing
61. Find someone with a problem
62. Play twenty questions
63. Don't seek money upfront
64. Win by one stroke
65. Choose one thing to do
66. Don't get your act together
67. Let someone else do your homework
68. Think open hand
69. Decide to join the millions of millionaires
70. Don't get hooked on win-win
71. Think making before saving
72. Focus on people with money
73. Think small
74. Sell something today
75. Keep your eye on the door
76. Don't say it is to good to be true
77. Pay taxes gratefully
78. Fly and buy first class
79. Read and grow rich
80. See into the future
81. Say more thank yous
82. Find your hidden advantage
83. Find gold in the yellow
84. Turn frustration into profit
85. Open an easy earned money account
86. Move your decimal point
87. Ask above your fear
88. Don't look in the obvious place
89. Don't discuss your plan
90. Ignore the experts
91. Turn on the speed
92. Specialize in specialization
93. Give yourself a year
94. Just take the next one
95. Get rich quickly, while getting rich slowly
96. Create a physical equivalent
97. Create team spirit
98. Use your imagination
99. Honor yourself
100. Move into the light

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lot of folksy talk from consultants. They talk I'm curious if they do as they say. I would bet 5 dollars these two aren't hnwis. I especially needed to hear the quote from Ben Hogan towards the end of the book.

Takeaways ⬇️

for good or for ill self-concept is destiny
we do what we believe we can do no more than that
it was only after I believed it that I could do it
someone says God bless you again you're too late
doing it now is more important than doing it right
games inspire higher energy
there's no fatigue when you're playing
play it into existence
convert money into a game
we don't stop playing games because we grow old we grow old because we stop playing games
if you're not willing to get fascinated with your business and fall in love with it's inner process for wealth creation you will not succeed
you don't have psychological Hang-Ups about losing your money
people were created to create
catch yourself when speaking the language of the poor
we really can think and grow Rich
that's all poverty language
half the fun of work is what you bring to it whether you can transform it from a mere job to a work of art making each day your masterpiece
he who lives most life who breathes most air
worrying is like praying for what you don't want
its important to feel how you want other people to feel
people always associate price with value
do you have anything going on that you wish wasn't going on?
its only our thoughts that upset us
the only difference between a rut and a grave is a few feet
most people don't ever run far enough on their first wind to realize they have a second wind
losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth
I don't see what you're driving at here
no one can make me feel inferior without my position
are you fulfilled and having fun?
one minute moving your plan forward is worth a thousand minutes of talk
if you're too weak to make a fist you're not going to knock them dead
be personally happy and enjoy everything you do the sales will follow
wealth is the ability to fully experience life
faith is the bird that sings In The dark
be absolutely determined to enjoy what you do Ben Hogan

[Joshua James · Rating 4 out of 5]

"100 Ways to Create Wealth" by Sam Beckford and Steve Chandler is an extraordinary and transformative read that left me feeling invigorated and motivated. The dynamic duo's collaborative effort presents a treasure trove of practical strategies and uplifting advice to unlock one's full potential and pave the way to financial abundance.

With a refreshing and engaging writing style, the authors effortlessly guide readers on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace their unique strengths and develop a growth mindset. The book goes beyond conventional wealth-building tactics, diving into the realm of mindset, personal development, and seizing opportunities.

Beckford and Chandler's enthusiasm for life leaps off every page, making it impossible not to feel uplifted and inspired. The book's emphasis on positivity, perseverance, and self-belief empowers readers to overcome obstacles and embrace a future filled with infinite possibilities.

Furthermore, the 100 ways presented are not merely theoretical concepts but are grounded in real-life experiences and successes, adding credibility and relatability to the book's teachings.

In conclusion, "100 Ways to Create Wealth" is a beacon of hope and an essential tool for anyone seeking financial prosperity and personal growth. It's a delightful, enlightening, and joyful read that will leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear roadmap towards a fulfilling life of abundance. I highly recommend this book to anyone ready to embrace their full potential and create lasting wealth and happiness.

[Randy Daugherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Already being hailed as The modern reader's Think and Grow Rich! in this lively, funny, penetrating book, Chandler and co-author Sam Beckford follow on the heels of Chandler's previous international bestsellers 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself and 100 Ways to Motivate Others. These 100 eye-opening ways to create wealth are drawn from the author's successful careers, with many touching personal stories as well as stories and examples from the hundreds of clients these master coaches have advised. This book is chock full of ways to make money, deepen life's pleasure, increase personal wage-earning power and start fresh entrepreneurial ideas right at home. Written for the age of the home-business entrepreneur, the book appeals to everyone from company CEOs, to life coaches, to stay at home moms, to internet fans to people who are simply thinking of converting that hobby into wealth. This is the deepest and most penetrating study yet of the psychology of prosperity, and the action steps necessary to produce wealth.
Was a interesting read with some insightful reflections and well presented. Geared for all walks of life's and situations the authors offer up suggestions for creating wealth and happiness. They point out the biggest road block to achieving anything is our mind set, as they point on about money just move the decimal point. I would recommend this for those who want a new or perhaps its an old perspective put in simple terms.

[Gregory Eakins · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really like the attitude of the author here, as the goal of making money through adding value to the world seems to be one that is slowly expiring.

The problem is that after the introduction, most of the "Ways" Chandler details are more geared towards entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and people who already own or manage a business. It's mostly good advice, but very little of this will be helpful to sole proprietors or those looking to get into business for themselves. For people who are already in the above mentioned categories, most of this is common sense.

[Jamin W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too many times we dream without action. Wealth, doesn't come to the lazy. Wealth, doesn't come from making excuses. We currently live in an Information Age with so many videos, so many books, and so much resources on how to make wealth. Sadly, so many people don't even take the chance or even try because they're too busy focusing on the what ifs rather than the how. You got a dream? Go out and get it make something of yourself! The only person that's holding you back is the person in the mirror that you see every morning.

[Jamie Hubbs · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is definitely geared towards small business owners and staunch capitalists. I am neither. so many parts of the book either did not resonate with me or clashed with my worldview… however as someone who grew up poor, I felt the need to reflect on my mindset towards money and possibly reframe how I see it. This book served as a stepping stone for that conversation..

Obviously, none of this book is original and much is borrowed from others. However, if you are small business owner or looking to change your mindset about money, I may recommend this book.

[Jeremiah Dunham · Rating 4 out of 5]

As promised in the beginning, the book presents 100 ideas for creating or thinking about wealth. It's a mix of good reminders, rules of thumb, or ways to shift your perspectives on money. It's less of a how-to guide and more of a motivational speech. In that, it is effective. I found myself multiple times thinking about how to apply some of the ideas to the things I'm doing. While some of the examples are dated, I didn't find that it distracted from the overall message.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a fun book, and covers and reinforces some of Chandlers other works, such as Chandler’s Self Motivation book. Even with the repetition of some teachings, Chandler challenges some deeply ingrained class envy which has not only become a part of our political and cultural rhetoric — which has damaged not only our society as a whole but has stifles individual growth. Chandler’s message is a challenge and an invitation.

[Randi · Rating 3 out of 5]

194/150 for Mama in 2024

Meh. Some good nuggets in there for sure, but I find it hard to take seriously anyone who believes that their wealth is somehow tied to their religion or ordained by G-d. Between the biblical quotes juxtaposed to the DT quotes, it was clear that the authors were not so subtly letting readers know they are aligned with a certain ideology that I know many people today buy into, but for me just feels gross and slimy and made it difficult to feel connected to the content.

[William Bookman III · Rating 5 out of 5]

The power is in its simplicity. This is a must have business book that I would put alongside some of the great ones. Why? Through this book, I realized that wealth comes after being internally happy. I'm currently reading several books about spirituality, politics, fitness, and economics and I am seeing a common thread in all of them.

[AttackGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than most self help books…. An easy listening book with fun comments here and there, most importantly inspiring you to do and be better. To change the way you think about wealth, money, the world, about your previous brainwashing about the SECRET!

Well I just wrote a whole page but its somewhere down at the bottom never to be seen again. COME ON GOODREADS!

[Y M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly good for this category of books. Stumbled on it as Audible had this title for free for a member. Ended up buying the kindle version to highlight stuff - there ended up being a lot of good nuggets on various topics not just money making. I guess coaches have better things to say than taking head experts and celebrated luminaries.

[Tyler Merry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is mostly common sense logic with bits where Steve goes againsttraditional wisdom explaining why it is wrong. Some of it feels very wise, some feels short sighted. Great book if you are new or need unstuck with a stubborn self held mindset.

[Dennis Normile · Rating 5 out of 5]

While seemingly a bit disjointed at first, like a massive bullet point list, I found this book to be very helpful. If you are a budding entrepreneur who has already covered a lot of the classic self improvement books, this will nicely round you out. I intend on reading it again.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although '100 ways to motivate yourself' is better in my opinion, this book is like its lesser talented twin. Both books are fantastic and i've gotten a mouthful of wisdom and advice in each. I recommend the audio books as any familiar with Steve's voice will too.

[Greg Hutchins · Rating 4 out of 5]

The style was just a list which was to be expected. I thought the ideas weren’t revolutionary, but for this type of book That wasn’t what I was looking for. There were lots of good little reminders that made it a worthwhile listen for me.