Five Rituals of Wealth [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Tod Barnhart (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 1995

At twenty-seven, TodBarnhart is a member of the next generation of financial superstars.One of the youngest ever people to be licensed as a securities dealer, Barnhartis a brokerage-industry top performer who has established himself as oneof the nation's premier investment counselors.

His secret? Barnhart has painstakingly studied the wealth-accumulation strategiesof the superrich and blended them in a practical action-plan that even averageAmericans can use to catapult themselves to prosperity.

Modest income needn't be a hindrance if one is practicing the "fiverituals of wealth," which involve deploying resources -- even scarceresources -- frequently and with a long-term perspective. Barnhart explainswhy the most important creditor is yourself; why working just to "earna living" won't bring the wealth you seek; why many financial plansdon't succeed; why giving away money can sometimes be just as importantas saving it; and how it is possible to find low-risk investments that yieldhigh returns -- year after year.

With an interactive approach that customizes advice to your particular needs,The Five Rituals of Wealth is a powerful tool that can be put towork immediately for impressive results.

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Barnhart is a top performer in the brokerage industry who has established himself as one of the nation's premier investment counselors. Here he reveals the simple wealth-building techniques he uses, common-sense strategies that everyone should know. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Tells you in an easy-to-read way how to build financial wealth. I highly recommend the book for anyone who wants to learn the power of making money on whatever you can save and invest. -- James Jorgensen, author of It's Never Too Late to Get Rich --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: HarperAudio (April 18, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155994840X
• ISBN-13: 978-1559948401
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,767,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pillars of your wealth -- and your dreams, June 23, 1999

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This review is from: 5 Rituals of Wealth (Paperback)

Easy and fun to read, and very inspirational. Tod's book not only got me on my financial feet, it spurred me to reawaken my dreams--in my religious life, my career, my marriage. Tod's book is not as chock full of the tactics of making money as you might perhaps expect or desire. That's because Tod's money advice isn't nearly as valuable as his message--that the quality and depth of your life and your dreams is what really forms the five pillars of your wealth. PS. If you're a Tony Robbins guy, buy this book. It's like a syllabus from one of Tony's master trainers--many of the same ideas, but said yet one more, different way that might get you to take action at last. It could be the start of something big for you.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terminate your fears of becoming rich!, November 28, 2001

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This review is from: 5 Rituals of Wealth (Paperback)

I like this book, I really do. I think it teaches some important lessons that no other book does as far as I know. He really explains in detail, much more so than Tony Robbins does. Sure, his philosophy comes from Tony Robbins ideas but I think he is more focused to some few ideas whilst Tony has millions and millions of tips and ideas.

The book has a diffrent approach to money, it teaches you to understand that you dont have to be ashamed of being rich and that you really deserve being rich. I love this book to tell you the truth. The books begin quite silly and I almost stop reading it after the first chapter but after the third chapter I Understood what the book was about. THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE TO MONEY, and it will unlock your power to become rich!

This book is good as a complement to other financial books I think and the excerises are really good too. But if your searching for mathematical stuff and figures this book is not it, this book talks about who you are and what you can do to devolop in to a millionares attitudes, mindset, values and beliefs!

A GREAT BOOK, BUY IT!!!

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tony Robbins' Top Financial Student Gets an "A"!, January 12, 2002

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Steve Nakamoto "The Friendly Voice of the... (Huntington Beach, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 5 Rituals of Wealth (Paperback)

Here's a truly excellent book on wealth. What most people aren't aware of (as a student of Tony Robbins Wealth Mastery Course) is that the power of belief precedes all planning and action. So to the average person there may not appear to be enough advice on what to do. But the most leverage really comes from the financial mindset and the wealth blueprints.

The highlights of this book include: great quotations, clear charts and tables, and a thorough understanding of wealth unconsciousness (taught by Tony Robbins).

I guess Tony won't be writing a finance book because this one tells about all there needs to be said at this level (belief and planning).

For those who are looking for stock market advice (since the author is a stockbroker), his simple advice on buying the 10 highest yielding Dow stocks is really great. And if that's too much for investors to comprehend, then just buy an Index fund of the Dow (DIA). The key here is long-term passive investing in the highest-quality American companies. Active investing is a full-time job for pros. Daytrading is for dummies.

There are too many gimmicky books on finance (too simple, for women only, Rich Dad's, etc.). This book is one of the truly great ones.