You're Broke Because You Want to Be - Larry Winget

You're Broke Because You Want to Be

By Larry Winget

  • Release Date: 2007-12-27
  • Genre: Personal Finance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 32 Ratings

Description

Now in paperback: The New York Times bestselling author and star of A&E?s reality series Big Spender, Larry Winget, cleans up America?s personal finance crisis

More than 40 percent of families today are feeling financial pressure: spending more than they earn, and worrying about retiring and being dependent on the government, family, or charity. Larry Winget knows. He grew up poor, then made and lost a fortune when a business in which he?d invested went bankrupt. But he worked his way back from rock bottom to become a multimillionaire.

In You?re Broke Because You Want to Be, Winget expands on the ideas that have made his popular television show Big Spender a hit and offers straightforward talk about coming to grips with your finances, such as:

· Feel bad. Have remorse. You need to feel deep emotion to take action. So start crying and take responsibility.
· Figure out who you owe and how much you owe. It?ll be a scary number to face, but you need to know where you are and what you have.
· ?People are stupid, lazy, or they don?t give a damn.? You already know you need to do something; Larry will help you finally do something.
· Are you more interested in looking cool and being cute or providing a financially secure future for your family? How you spend your money will tell you that. With a boot-camp regimen that is steeped in personal accountability, Winget cuts through the double-talk contained in most finance books and presents a simple, guided program that is sure to motivate anyone out of their money problems.

Reviews

  • Great book

    5
    By Btmixon
    Straight and to the point. Exactly what you would expect from Larry.
  • You're broke cause you want to be

    5
    By Sheemsheem
    I have always brought books and never finish reading them. The first book I completed was you are an idiot and I can prove it. I was so excited that made a decision to complete things...life has just begun for me. Now between the two books I read within one week...yes one week...I'm so excited. I completed my budget and now I'm setting my goals because I want to get better at my business as well as my finances. My goal now is to pay off my mortgage in fifteen years. Now I don't watch t.v like I use. I'm a better planner and also monitor my spending habits. These books made me get back on track not only helping myself, but also helping others. I highly recommend these books. If you expect change you have to be willing to accept change!
  • I love Larry

    5
    By Bearieboo
    I bought this book a year ago. I thought I would get a group of us at work to strive to be debt free ( like you would for a walking group) so far only two of us are still trying and I'll be debt free in six months. Thanks for giving me the kick in the pants I needed Larry. I'm sending tough love out to everyone.If you really want this you can do it. You can do anything.
  • Caution!

    5
    By Wally - MenOfAbundance.com
    If you are looking for a good old fashion kick in the pants, you know-thee one your parents didn't give you, then read anything written by Larry Winget. I would be in a much better place right now if I had this kick in the back side earlier. I'm moving now, and I'm dishing it out to those I care enough about to send the time on. Thanks Larry

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