My research over the past three decades indicates that one’s home environment has much to do with the overall success of people whether in terms of accumulating wealth, being a leader, building one’s own business, or even overcoming great adversity. As just one example, of the 944 millionaires surveyed nationally for Stop Acting Rich, those …
In an earlier blog I profiled Malcolm who spoke with a severe stutter. After graduating from college, he searched for a job in sales. Malcolm’s first 18 interviews resulted in 18 rejection letters; yet he was not discouraged. His mother told him to view each rejection as one step closer to finding a job which he eventually …
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This fall marks the 15th anniversary of the publication of The Millionaire Next Door. The book was not developed in a vacuum. I had a variety of great mentors who influenced me. These mentors include those whom I have known personally, such as professors and business contacts, and those about whom I have only read. Early in …