Over the last 6 years or so I have read a lot of books about money and business, and this book “You Need More Money” is hands down one of the best, by far. And yes, that includes the older ones, newer ones, Tony Robbins and Warren Buffet level ones. Why? Because this book is the single best blueprint I’ve seen for anyone from any level to go from nothing, to something, and even to rich if they choose.
“I’m going to tell you the truth-the actual steps that I took to go from zero to seven figures in my savings accounts.”
The book does just that. A lot either over simplify with a single strategy, or overcomplicate with a few dozen and include elaborate plans that overwhelm the reader, this book is right in the middle doing just enough but not too much. It goes through Matt's successes and failures both financially and family, and covers how they’re usually intertwined. There’s also a lot about overall attitude, and action, which you’ll need.
“The wealthiest people I know don’t care what you think of them. The least wealthy people I know care a lot about what others think.”
It’s not about doing the norm, or pleasing people, or even giving into family and friends pressure. It’s about doing what needs to be done so you can take care of those around you, and how to get there.
There are only 2 or 3 times ever that I picked up an audiobook after reading the book itself, this is one of them. So really, I bought 2 copies because it was so good. If you’re into audiobooks, this is a winner. Matt is a professional public speaker and it sounds like it. I’d say get both so you can cover the material more, and master it faster.
In fact, I would recommend this book over any other book on money other than the Richest Man in Babylon. I’d say start there because it’s such a quick and easy read that if you can’t get through it then you’ll never finish this book, which is basically the Richest Man in Babylon for 2018. Get both, read both, master both. Too much? Well as Matt says:
“The ability to put in the extra time to watch, listen, learn, read, and think is the reason why successful people are successful. People who put in the minimum effort from nine to five don’t get ahead…Don’t be surprised when doing the bare minimum gets you the bare minimum.”
Go grab the book or the audio. I promise, you will be glad you did. Then take the next step and execute.
“We waste too much time doing low-value activities worrying about insignificant problems when we should be focused on high-value activities, and conquering huge challenges.”