Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth

Bad Advice for the Intended Readership

I can¿t remember ever reading a book so full of contradiction and nonsense. This author is so typical of what our society deifies today. He is also a product of deception, taking advantage of those who are less fortunate, offering magical chants and thoughts that are supposed to turn things around financially for everyone. I was aghast at how, through the pages, the author essentially calls his readers idiots unless they heed his advice, which is followed every few pages by an ad for his rather expensive seminars. I was amused at the author¿s advice for his readers to start saving their change, telling them that if they do this, eventually they will become rich. At one point, the author advises saving just a dollar a month, and tells his readers that they will have $2,048 in one year. I read this section twice, trying to figure out what kind of math formulas the author was using to figure this out. The author creates his own religion throughout the book, asking his readers every few pages to place their hands on their hearts and then their heads, and start chanting. Misleading and deceptive throughout, the author tells his readers that by simply establishing a state of mind, they can become rich. Later, he contradicts himself by telling his readers that they need to work toward this goal. At one point, he simply says that if one wants to be rich, he or she should buy real estate. He gives no plan for someone who has no money to do this, but suggests that everyone do it as much as they can. The author tells his readers that in order to get rich, they need to invest their money, but doesn¿t seem to consider those who, as he labels them, are ¿broke.¿ How does someone with no money invest money? He insults poor people by writing that the only thing they are is ¿poor!¿ I can go on and on about this author, but we have seen him recycled so many times over, it would be a waste of time. If you want to be rich, work hard, save your money, and invest wisely. Listening to some charlatan won¿t do a thing for you except amuse you slightly. In the later pages, the author invites his readers to come to a seminar for free along with a companion by bringing the invitation on the page and the proof of purchase for the book. Again, the author doesn¿t take into consideration here his primary readership: the poor, who might be buying the book at a discount on eBay or Yahoo or from some other source second-hand. With no proof-of-purchase at the full price, these readers will not be able to gain access to the seminar. But here¿s the main thing to observe: If the author¿s main objective is to help poor people get rich, why is he charging them the $19.95 for the book in the first place? The answer to that is obvious: To make himself richer by taking advantage of the very people he claims he wants to make rich. Personally, I didn¿t pay a cent for this book, and never would! The ironic thing is that the book was recommended to me in early 2005 by a security guard, who, in late 2005, is still a security guard. I can go on and on about this author, but we have seen him recycled so many times over, it would be a waste of time. If you want to be rich, work hard, save your money, and invest wisely. Reading the words of some charlatan won¿t do a thing for you except amuse you slightly.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Had some stuff you don't think about. But overall doesn't change much

This book got 3 stars because it gives you a little bit to think about and in some cases makes good points on how you think about things in general. It does give some false hope though like changing the way you think about money will make you more money. There are a lot of variables that go in to that. The only answer to making money is finding something you are great at and doing it. whether you think about it or not. If you enjoy something and are good at it then you will think positively about it and therefore make more money. Just thinking about millions instead of hundreds doesn't change much except put the idea in your head of how do I make a million dollars. Which is everyone's question. There are hundreds of other books like this. Read one and you read them all. Look for a book that is more applicable to life.

It's An Advertisement

I thought that the book had some good advice on how you should think about and approach money and life, but at the end of the day it was almost like an advertisement for his seminars. It also didn't offer allot of practical advice on how to use the information in the book. I believe that there are much better books out there in regards to how to think and act like a millionaire.

Fun and stimulating

Easy read. Will make you examine your habits.

So True!

Definitely based on realistic attitudes and the thought process of the millionaire mind. I enjoyed it immensely; and refer back to it on many occasions.

Insightful

If you've ever wonder why some folks are rich and you are not this is the book for you. Pay attention you might learn something.

One of the BEST "self-help" books I have read

Although this book is geared to those who wish to strive for "monetary abundance", it provides much more in terms of gaining "success" for life in general. The principles & strategies proposed by Eker will work well for those who wish to "grow" as an individual as well as gain "financial abundance".

Those who wish to achieve "success" or "happiness" by their own standards will be well-served to follow the guidelines set forth in this book.

A "quick" & "easy" read, this is a book that is well worth reviewing over & over again as suggested by Eker, in order to plant the "seeds" of success that will produce the desired results!

A WHOLE NEW PERSON, WOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!

this is the best book i have ever read in my life, i read plenty of motivational books, self help books based on hypnotherapy, everything u can think of in the field to gaining confidence and making money, but this book blows every other book written out of the water, the techniques are really legit its not something u read and go ah this sounds retarded this isnt gonna work NOOOO!!!!! i garantee u if u read this book ull feel like a brand new person ull feel like ur actually worthy of making millions, because to tell u the truth alot of ppl are scared of success and they make plenty of excuses of y there broke, but thats not me anymore my money and success blueprint changed dramatically, the book tells u to say to urself that u have a millionaire mind, well screw that i have a billionaire mind, and thank u T. Harv Eker for writing this book it really helped me out alot, when i make my first million i'll definetly let u know but i plan on making a billion, so once again thank u and anyone who wants to change there life pls buy this book, if u do wat it says ull feel fearless and take on the world in a new perspective :)

Mind Power!

I found this book very helpful. It teaches you how to get your mind right for maximum income potential.

Makes a difference

This is a good choice if you want to make a difference in your life. I am using the choices to make a difference in my job as a supervisor.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great Book

I try to read all I can about finance and this book is a worthy read. Get inside how millionaires think versus the average person.

Great Book

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is an easy read and offers insight into the thoughts of the rich, middle class and poor... and presents it in a way that many success books do not. I agree with some of the reviewers that seminars were mentioned a lot in the book, but still, it's good information.

Yes! Money is a mindgame

A thoroughly enjoyable read. Entertaining and inspirational though I have found making lasting change is much easier to read about than do in real life.

Great Book

I really like this book. It was great. Helped think like I was rich.

This book is the real deal!

The principles taught in this book get directly to the root cause of why we have so many problems and issues with money. It's not a lack of money that is the problem. It is the way we think about money and the beliefs about money that we picked up from family, school, and culture. The reality is that we are placing the limits and lack on ourselves subconsciously. I can honestly say this is one of those rare books that comes along and changes your life. I HIGHLY recommend you pick this one up. The best part is that the book comes along with 2 free tickets to Harv's 3-day seminar 'Millionaire Mind Intensive', which literally blew my mind and changed my outlook on life and money permanantly. And since my perspective changed, my life has changed dramatically. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy!

It worked for me...Big Time!

I found it very interesting to find so many negative comments about this book. I was given this as a gift by a friend about a year ago, and yes, it is an enticement to go to the seminar. I have been a student of personal developement for over 20 years, and have acheived some very major success in my life as a result of that. This free seminar is one of the most amazing and life changing events you will ever experience if you go with an open mind. I made breakthroughs not only in the areas of finances, but in my health, my relationship with my wife, several personal milestones, and basically made more progress in the last year or so than I had in the prior five years. A lot of what Harv says is stuff that I have heard before, but he has a way of putting it that gets to you in a way that no one else has done. If you read the negative reviews, you will find out a lot more about the attitudes of the people writing them than they realize they have revealed(particularly if you are a long time student of this type of material.) As to the fact that he does (heavily) promote the seminar during the course of the book, and does promote other courses at the seminar, here is what happened to me within about 14 months of attending (and no, I did NOT take any of the other courses offered (yet), other than the monthly coaching program): I doubled my income, I lost 25 pounds, I started several passive income businesses streams that are flourishing, and got an incredibly deeper and more wonderful relationship with my wife of 18 years. I also paid off most of my personal debts, and have started a long term savings and investment program. I have had several people who I gave the book to attend the seminar and tell me it was one of the highlights of thier lives, and impacted them like nothing else ever has. By the way, the production value of that seminar is up there with any Tony Robbins production, which is usually anywhere from $600 to $1,500 admission. (So, free is a pretty good deal!) As to the folks who think he is 'only out to get your money' and doesn't really 'care about people', he is a multimillionaire several times over. He doesn't need YOUR money. All you are doing by such commentary is revealing your own lack conciousness and programming, and your issues with promoting. My advice is read the book, attend the seminar and decide for yourself. I did, and am very grateful I had the opportunity to do so.

Best book I ever read on wealth!!

Talks about the psychology of wealth. He explains how two people can be given the same circumstances and come out with tremendously different results based on their mindset going into the situation. Eker describes how to change your mindset, and what needs to be done to achieve your highest level of wealth. It was awesome in more ways than one. I highlight books when I read them, and I don't think any of the last 150 pages in this book went without being highlighted.

THIS IS IT!!!!!!!!!

The book was great and was recommended to me by my Pastor. It really cut through alot of ideas I had about MONEY. This book in connection with the Bible has made me see the light at the end of the tunnel. MY GOAL IS TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE AND MORE. Money is important and will always be until you die!!! Thats the way it is!! College, Homes, Cars, Food, Water, Wife, Kids and etc.. all cost money. MONEY IS IMPORTANT!!!

MOTIVATIONAL

Any book can teach you things. However, not every book can change and motivate you. There are many books on weightloss and fitness that people who want to be physically fit will read. The books will tell them what they have to do but they won't do it because even though they know what they have to do, they lack the motivation. Many people want to be rich and and a lot of them know what they need to do but they also lack the motivation to get rich. This book will give you that motivation to want to succeed. After I read this book I became a better person. I was happier and more confident. The confidence that I have that I will succeed has given me the motivation to go out there and succeed. Someone said that this is a book for the naive and I totally agree with him or her. Before I read this book I was naive but thanks to this book I'm not anymore. As cliched as this may sound, this book has shown me the light. The people that compared this book to Rich Dad Poor Dad and criticized this book for not teaching you anything about wealth creation, must have forgotten to read the title of the book. The title of the book is called Secrets of the Millionaire MIND. The book is not called How To Get Rich. The book is about the mind. It is not supposed to teach you about techniques to get rich. This book is designed to give you the right MIND set to be a millionaire. That is the purpose of the exercises in the book. Bottom line, if you want to be rich, this book is the best way to start. There is no one book out there that is going to teach you everything you need to know, do, or be to get rich. But this book will put you in the right direction and it will make you want to continue.

Not worth your time or money, not even worth the paper its printed on.

If it was possible to give this book less than one star, I would. Throughout this whole book, there are many, many hokie directions such as telling the reader to put your hand on your heart and chant positive thoughts about money. Basically, all the book is saying is you should think positively about your relationship with money- how you attract it and how you repel it. All the while, he is trying to usher you into his really expensive seminars. What Eker has managed to do is write the longest ad ever in history and put it between two covers. It's full of fluff and hype. It barely scratches the surface and afterwards you will be dissatidfied that you spent all that time and money to get just that little sillly bit of information! Save your time and money for real books people! I still have my reciept so I'm going to return get my money back but the time spent reading this garbage is gone forever. You would learn so much more reading Napoleon Hill's 'Think and Grow Rich' and Robert Kiyosaki's 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad'.