Books as Frameworks: Money & Wealth
Table of Contents
100 Things Millionaires Do (Nigel Cumberland)
- Why do you want to be wealthy?
- What does wealth mean to you?
- How wealthy do you want to be?
- You deserve this
- Have clear goals and a plan
- If it’s too good to be true…
- Wealth does not ensure happiness
- What are you waiting for?
- Track spending against a forecast
- Most millionaires start from nothing
- Determination is your financial superpower
- Friends can make or break you
- Stop leaking money
- Save before spending
- Be ready for a lonely journey
- Master the art of selling
- Form your own view of debt
- Be a remarkable employee
- Be careful with cash
- Roll up your sleeves
- Facts are friendly
- Be yourself
- Your reputation is everything
- Leverage your money wisely
- No white flags
- Don’t get sentimental
- Give and you will receive
- Compound interest is magic
- Predictable income gives you peace of mind
- Pay off unproductive debts
- Don’t gamble
- Don’t borrow from anyone close
- Take some risks
- Watch out for currency swings
- Keep ownership
- Don’t count your chickens
- Build bridges
- Invest in bricks and mortar
- Easy come, easy go
- Show gratitude
- Clean up your past
- Make failure your best friend
- Create your own luck
- Keep a close eye on your balance sheet
- Keep your integrity intact
- If it ain’t broke…
- Second-hand cars are wise investments
- Stand tall and smile
- Avoid being locked in
- Passive income is freedom
- Be a passionate expert
- Turn your back on the herd
- Excellent advice comes at a price
- There is a time and place
- Short-term pain for long-term gain
- Be educated not entertained
- Do not be swayed by doom and gloom
- Invest in things you enjoy
- Work smart
- Are you listening?
- No cheating on your taxes
- Know when to quit your day job
- Watch out for lifestyle creep
- Understand numbers
- Build up your optimism
- Seek value
- Start your own business
- Embrace technology
- Expect black swan moments
- Employ others to achieve your dreams
- Trust your instincts
- The past does not predict the future
- Know the trade-offs
- Seek the help of mentors
- Timing is everything
- Live a healthy lifestyle
- It’s not the end of the world
- Read the T&Cs
- Put your eggs into many baskets
- Cut your losses
- Invest sustainably
- Never too late to start
- Be ready for rainstorms
- Understand it or get out
- Don’t be a hare
- Explore safe havens carefully
- Re-ignite your child-like curiosity
- Grow your wealth in a VUCA world
- Be an expert negotiator
- Focus on your EQ not IQ
- Keep your paperwork in order
- Be stealthy with your wealth
- Do not blame others for your losses
- Have an annual wealth check
- Pass on your financial tips
- No need to sprint, it’s a marathon
- Sleep peacefully at night
- Plan for the end
- Be ready to live beyond 100
- Was it all worth it?