Book Review: The Ten Pillars of Wealth by Alex Becker

I decided to steal this book off of my brother's nightstand because I was drawn to the idea of getting into the mind of the wealthy. I have only recently developed a desire to make money as my own boss. I started a video and photography business about a year and a half ago with my brother and after I got my first check from independent work I become excited about the prospect of making money for myself instead of for a faceless corporate boss. I still work for a corporation now but after reading this book my mind has been set a quiver with ideas about how to become my own boss.

I enjoyed the conversational and unique voice that Alex Becker delivers. While at times it came across as egotistical, overconfident, pretentious or otherwise off-putting, Alex somehow brings you back through his honesty, humor and blunt explanations. He makes no bones about what this book is about or who it is for. He is not interested in winning a popularity contest or to hold your hand into the world of the megawealthy. This book is for those that want to know like the 1% of the 1% of people in the world that have made money through hard work, intelligence, perseverance, and ambition.

 While my goal is not to be megawealthy this book has helped me to think about how money and wealth are created in entirely new ways. To look at the economic landscape as a fertile playground where I do not have to choose between only one or two ways to make a living. I have been inspired to take the business I started with my brother to new levels through better sales and marketing strategies, to look at my finances more seriously in regards to investing and retirement, to look at avenues where I can make money that I previously did not know existed and to really think about what my goals are as an adult. How much money do I want to make and in what amount of time? How can I leverage my time and knowledge to better suit myself and serve others needs?

This book was easy to read and I think I only found one grammar error the entire time, which is pretty impressive. The pillars that Alex describes are straightforward and practical and the real-world examples are instructively giving the reader a sense of urgency and compelling action. By the end of the book, I find myself wanting to go over it again just to make sure that I really reinforce the lessons and mindset that will compel myself to pursue financial independence and success. I recommend this book to anyone that wants an insight into the elite world of the super wealthy but more practically to anyone that wants to know about what is outside the 9-5 "traffic fighting" world so many despise.

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