You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead is a book about getting out of debt and regaining control of your finances. It is written by Larry Winget and I had not heard of him until I checked out this book from the library. He is the star of a show on A&E called "Big Spender" in which he helps people who who are in serious debt because of poor spending habits.
I have not heard of the show but would like to watch it if it is still on the air. The book is a fairly quick read and I admit I assumed it would be the typical "make a budget" book. He does give the common sense advice - basically spend less than you make, but what I really enjoyed was his writing style as well as sharing his own story of having nothing to having it all to filing for bankruptcy.
Larry Winget is a millionaire now and it shows that regardless of who you are, if you have the right attitude about money and take the right actions, you can reach your financial dreams. One common thing I've read in a lot of success books about money is that being rich is really all about your beliefs about money, belief in yourself, and positive attitudes about life in general. Essentially, a rich person can lose everything money-wise and gain it back and then some in 6 months to a year because they hold strong positive beliefs about earning and increasing income.
His blunt, in-your-face writing style will tear you down in the beginning but honestly, it is what some people need in terms of a wake up call. He also does a good job of inspiring you to do better financially. I found the stories that he shares about his millionaire friends very inspiring. Overall, the book is filled with reality checks and lots of humor which made it easy and fun to read.
You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead
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