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Table of Contents
Preface: The Creation Story of Eavesdropping on Millionaires ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Rediscovering Purpose: A Hike, a Moment of Clarity, and Walking Away When It Doesn’t Feel Fun – Mel A. 7
Eavesdropping on Millionaires and Their Children 28
Chapter 2 Slow and Steady Wins the Race – Richard K. 31
Most Important Life Lessons from the Mouths of Millionaires 44
Chapter 3 Never Let a Bad Situation Get the Best of You – Gordon K. 47
Eavesdropping on Millionaires’ Childhoods 65
Chapter 4 Creating Your Own Path: From Family Expectations to Personal Fulfillment – Richard R. 67
Advice Millionaires Took to Heart 83
Chapter 5 From Immigrant to the American Dream Embodied – George D. 85
Charts 102
Chapter 6 Can a Book Change Your Life? – Jack M. 121
Eavesdropping on Millionaires’ Business Lessons 132
Chapter 7 The Worst Mistake or Best Decision? Joining the Family Business – Lincoln A. 135
The One Thing That Could Have Kept You from Achieving Your Goals/Success 149
Chapter 8 Going Debt-Free and Focusing on Doing What I Like – Allen A. 151
Eavesdropping on Millionaires – Their Early Years 163
Chapter 9 Don’t Let Complacency Keep You from Achieving Your Goals – Tom Z. 165
What Do You Think Is the Next “Big Thing” and To What Personal Character Trait Do you Attribute Your Financial Success? 180
Chapter 10 A Blank Piece of Paper with My Preferred Future – Skip V. 183
Insight Journal 197
Index 201
