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Don't Gobble the Marshmallow...Ever!: The Secret to Sweet Success in Times of Change

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At first glance this book seems like simple fiction with life lesson material that many are already familiar with: conservative spending while planning your nest egg, setting realistic goals and planning ways to reach them. The story, however, is surprisingly powerful in an understated and subtle way. In fact the strength of it sneaked up on me as I moved through the book.

At a time in my own life when I was working through a major life change, I found this book to be a terrific asset to my ability to be resourceful and focused. In fact, after I finished reading it one evening in bed, I got up and began writing down ideas to implement the author's principles and ended up working out issues and writing plans far into the night.

This is a great book to help readers become involved in manifesting a life path that more accurately reflects the desires of the heart, and offers practical suggestions to get moving in that direction.

At the same time it reminds readers to make allowances for the future by not only living within our means, but by savoring the fruits of our accomplishments (the marshmallow) in nibbles, rather than gobbling the entire fruit at one sitting.

For a society filled with entrepreneurs who have no focus, employees who hate their jobs and consumers with over-extended credit lines, this is a book that brings common sense and heart back into the mix of making a living while leading a meaningful life.

In this easy to read book, Joachim de Posada and his co-writer bring us the continuation to Don't eat the Marshmallow Yet. This book stands alone even if you haven't read the first one. The Marshmallow Principle that is the basis for both books is one of the most important lessons for anyone who wants to build wealth throughout their lifetime. It provides you steps that you can take to identify need from want and help you build a future in which your needs and wants can be taken care of. Read it and you will be on the road to your future success, pass it up, and you will continue to live your wants until your needs cannot be taken care of.

Having thoroughly enjoyed Don't Eat The Marshmallow Yet, I was eagerly anticipating the next sequel. It doesn't disappoint. The authors point out through time tested and proven fables that success is not rocket science, it is a matter of continuously adhering to certain principles and practices that have proven themselves time and again. Like the first book this is a must read for all high school graduates going out into the world.

An Awesome work. For anyone who wants to be able to achieve their dreams in good times or bad, this is the instruction manual to get. That is right after you finish the first book "Don't eat the Marshmallow...Yet!"

This book and it's companion are wonderful graduation gifts for graduate --- high school, college, or even a new job. Oh my, the life lessons are taught so simply and succinctly. It should be required reading for all Business Administrators as well as anyone wanting to get ahead ... especially those type A personalities.

I wouldn't have thought that I would be able to say that but I can. Don't gobble the Marshmallow...ever! managed to build on the message in the first book and deal with the all important area of failing to keep up with change and falling back to bad habits.

Joachim de Posada and Ellen Singer managed to deal with this almost never dealt with area and managed to once again package their message into a very readable book. Well done!

As soon as I read the first book, Don't Eat the Marshmallow... Yet! ALL my friends knew about it! I couldn't stop talking about all the ways it turned my life around. But the second book is even better! I would definitely recommend that everyone buy BOTH. The fables are clever, well written, easy to read... and will change your life for the better. Guaranteed. And I LOVE the characters!!!