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Max Gunther's classic text with a new foreword by Gautam Baid. Luck. We can't see it or touch it, but we can feel it. We all know it when we experience it. But does it go deeper than this? And if it goes deeper, does it do so in any way we can harness to our own and others' advantage? Taking us on a fascinating tour through the more popular theories and histories of luck - from pseudoscience to paganism, mathematicians to magicians - Max Gunther arrives at a careful set of scientific conclusions as to the true nature of luck and the possibility of managing it.

Karmic Capitalism will train the reader to become psychically empowered, financially independent and attain spiritual growth if you follow the instructions presented. I discuss such concepts as limiting beliefs, affirmations, visual imagery and accessing our Higher Self to raise our consciousness and establish a foundation for karmic capitalism. The basic concepts of metaphysics and their relationship to spiritual growth are given. Many self-hypnosis exercises are presented to apply these techniques in your life.

From Wall Street to the West Coast, from blue-collar billionaires to blue-blood fortunes, from the Google guys to hedge fund honchos, All the Money in the World gives us the lowdown on, among other things: the all-time richest Americans, who made and lost the most money in the past 25 years, the fields and industries that have produced the greatest wealth, the biggest risk takers, the most competitive players, the most wasteful family feuds, the trophy wives.

Erik Wahl, a visual artist, speaker, and entrepreneur, helps us unite the yin and yang of creativity - the dynamic new ideas with the dogged effort. He shows why we won't get far if we rely on the spark without the grind or the grind without the spark. What the world really needs are the creators who can hold the two in balance. This audiobook offers surprising insights and practical advice about how to fan the sparks and make the grind more productive.

Negotiating is an art. It's complicated. To become an exceptional negotiator traditionally requires years of experience in negotiations. But that doesn't mean that most people can't quickly and easily learn proven negotiating skill and techniques if someone shows them what to do. This book does exactly that. Never Lose Again reveals a simple but remarkably effective set of fifty questions that anyone can immediately use to become far better negotiators.

When a young inheritor announces that they have met “the one”–their chosen life partner whom they hope to marry–the wheels of the wealth advising industry whir into motion. Advisors recommend prenuptial agreements, wealth-owning families discuss how transparent to be about the family’s financial situation, and white papers offer best practices about how to onboard the new partner to the wealth-owning family’s cultural and financial ecosystem. But amid all of this, there is a young couple in love.

Property development can be a daunting and thought provoking concept, which most people think you need a lot of money to start or have heaps of experience, but for the Author, Lloyd Girardi and his business partner Andi Cooke, that wasn't the case. They had to start from scratch without any money. What they also decided from the start was to take on the build-to-rent strategy and retain all of the properties once completed. A strategy that has become very popular over recent years and one that could help anyone looking to invest in property.

Sei que você tem muitas dúvidas sobre o que fazer com o seu dinheiro. Sei também que muita gente simplesmente não faz nada com ele - a não ser pagar contas e juntar moedinhas para chegar até o fim do mês. Sempre fui uma poupadora compulsiva. Desde cedo compreendi que precisaria juntar dinheiro para realizar meus sonhos. Aos sete anos comecei a poupar para comprar um carro quando fizesse 18. Com 23 comprei meu primeiro apartamento à vista. Aos 30 pedi demissão do meu emprego de repórter de TV e montei o canal Me Poupe!, no YouTube. Aos 32 me tornei milionária.

Ebenezer Scrooge would seem an unlikely source from which to glean financial wisdom. However, Dickens' classic tale of how Scrooge left behind his miserly ways and transformed into a joyful, compassionate and generous man is a powerful model we all can benefit from today. Written for the layperson, this book provides advice that is simple, transformational, and timeless.

A simple and accessible plan for success, based on seven scientifically tested steps that really work. We're often told to dream big, the sky's the limit and that nothing is impossible. While it is undoubtedly good advice to set yourself goals that have the potential to make you and those around you healthier and happier, how to reach those goals is often less clear. From getting fit or securing a new job to becoming a better manager or parent, simply setting your mind to something will rarely get you where you want to be.

How much do you actually know about money and our financial system? For everything that we get taught at school, an understanding of how money works and managing finances is not one of them. Perhaps you know that you have a tendency to waste money, and you tend to use it in a negative and unhealthy way. Or, maybe, you are looking for guidance on how you can use your money more effectively. There is no shying away from the fact that this process takes patience and practice, but if done correctly, you can experience financial freedom.

Many of us are crazy about money. We spend too much of it and save too little. We hoard it, and we sink into debt over it. We lavish it and are stingy with it. We lie about it and fight over it. We think about it all the time, and we avoid thinking about it at all. What makes us act this way? Crazy About Money helps you identify the unconscious emotions and beliefs that typically develop in childhood and drive your money decisions as an adult. It also shows you how to change misguided attitudes that lead so many people into money trouble.

In school, you’re taught about the causes of World War I, the intricacies of The Great Gatsby, and how to compute the area of a circle. Yet, practical everyday life skills that you’ll need for the future–such as how to handle money–are rarely discussed.

Every industry has its own jargon, and real estate is no different. From adjustable rate mortgages to title insurance to amortization, it can all seem like a confusing word salad for those new to the business. But don’t worry - this book compiles a list of over 140 most common terms you’re likely to encounter. Every real estate term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples.

One of the most significant self-help books in the last 100 years, The Science of Getting Rich is a unified approach anyone can apply to make wealth and success. Wallace Wattles has used his experience extensively in creating wealth and came up with a comprehensive outline that can be construed as what it takes for an individual to become rich. The running theme and factor in this book is your mindset as an individual.

There are many investment vehicles in society today, but the most popular of them is real estate. Perhaps this is because it involves providing people with a basic need and shelter, and since everyone is looking for an affordable place to live, the demand is high - thus leading the prices to be sky high, which also means that the business is quite lucrative to the investor. Because of this, society is convinced that you are yet to invest until you have invested in real estate.

Having a clear knowledge of your business's financial life is important. No one should be in the dark about their overall financial picture. That's a disaster waiting to happen. However, with a perfunctory knowledge of basic accounting principles, including assets and liabilities, creating financial statements, budgeting, and more, you'll be on the road to healthier relationship with your money.

All the money in the world doesn't mean a thing if we can't get out of bed. And the healthiest body in the world won't stay that way if we're frazzled about five figures' worth of debt. Today show financial expert Jean Chatzky and the Cleveland Clinic's chief wellness officer, Dr. Michael Roizen, explain the vital connection between health and wealth - giving listeners all the tactics, strategies, and know-how to live longer, healthier, more lucrative lives.

Through his own story of hardship and triumph, Chuck Whittall shares the principles he used to overcome obstacles that can derail a business. In Perseverance: Broke to Billions, Whittall details what he's learned - from making key decisions and raising capital, to overcoming financial deficits and evaluating prospective opportunities.

Are you tired of feeling stuck? If you’re a talented artist, a person with gifts, or an entrepreneur with ideas and need a custom plan for living the life you want, then you must listen to this book. Breaking Negative Cycles helps you create a process that gets to the root of what’s standing between you and the next level of success. And developing your own tailored plan that fast tracks you toward building generational wealth from your purpose.