Get Real, Get Rich: Conquer the 7 Lies Blocking You from Success [Hardcover]

Farrah Gray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 27, 2007

Raised in the impoverished South Side of Chicago, Farrah Gray defied the odds and became a self-made millionaire by the age of fourteen. His success is due, in part, to his emphatic rejection of the most pervasive lies about what it takes to succeed. In Get Real, Get Rich, Dr. Gray debunks seven common myths that people perceive as barriers to achieving their goals, in chapters such as The Born Lucky Lie, The Money Lie, and The Work Hard Lie. Listeners are presented with a new way to think about the road to wealth, as well as practical strategies they can use to propel themselves toward success.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Reallionaire author Gray debunks myths that keep the would-be wealthy from achieving their dreams in this uneven but well-intentioned volume that is part rags-to-riches story, part think-yourself-rich guide. Born in Chicago's projects, Gray put his considerable energy and confidence into escaping the poverty that surrounded him to become the youngest person with an office on Wall Street. Now at age 22, he is a multimillionaire, entrepreneur and money coach who attributes his success to rejecting the seven lies that keep people from wealth. The attitudes Gray considers lies and concentrates on are some of the most widely believed: people must be born lucky to get rich, have money to make money or be financial gurus. The keys to his message are action and self-reliance: you can't win, Gray points out, if you don't play. Choppy writing and an awkward blend of personal story and instruction make for a meandering read, but Gray's experience as an inspirational speaker serves him well. The result is an energizing call to use drive and persistence to reach financial success. (Jan.)
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“Gray's experience as an inspirational speaker serves him well. The result is an energizing call to use drive and persistence to reach financial success.”

—Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult; First Edition edition (December 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525950443
• ISBN-13: 978-0525950448
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,038,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make It Happen!, December 30, 2007

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Minister 8-Ball (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get Real, Get Rich: Conquer the 7 Lies Blocking You from Success (Hardcover)

After reading this book, it's clear that one must plan and execute in order to succeed. Everything Mr. Gray teaches, he constantly stresses that one must take CONSISTENT ACTION towards his or her goals, objectives and dreams.

I found the "7 Lies" interesting, especially the "Hard Work Lie". I think the re-evaluation of "hard work" as a part of success is necessary. Someone once told me that hard work is doing something you dislike in the name of survival. Doing what you love to do as a career should never be "work", but a labor of love that will make you the first in and the last to leave. We should all be SO fortunate to find our Divine Mission.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Do You Believe You Can Get Rich?, January 24, 2008

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Linda Painchaud-Steinman "PARK EDGE BOOKS" (MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Get Real, Get Rich: Conquer the 7 Lies Blocking You from Success (Hardcover)

Well, fellow readers, you've GOT to believe you can get rich if you're ever going to make that dream a reality! HOW do you change your thinking so you can aim for excellence and for success? Farrah Gray can help.

In seven chapters, he deconstructs seven "lies" that may be preventing you from:

--seeing your own potential
--discovering your life's purpose (and therefore your life's work)
--taking action (and getting rich is all about taking action!)

I can't say I agreed with every point the author made. But his advice certainly worked for him! He became successful at an early age, and there's nothing like following the lead of a mentor who's done what you want to do (in this case, get rich).

Read this one for the motivation, for new ideas, for a fresh look at what's been holding you back and what you can do about it.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Picks up where Reallionaire left off ... & Rapidly Crosses the Finish Line!, August 14, 2008

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Reginald Johnson "Reginald V. Johnson" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Get Real, Get Rich: Conquer the 7 Lies Blocking You from Success (Hardcover)

I was most impressed with Farrah Gray's earlier book (Reallionaire). My daughter knew I was an admirer of Mr. Gray and presented me with "Get Real, Get Rich: Conquer The 7 Lies Blocking You From Success", as one of my birthday presents. Reallionaire was informative, entertaining, and marvelously inspirational. Dr. Gray's life is a cogent reminder that wisdom is not synonymous with a number. Chutzpah is not exemplified by a number. Experience is not contained in a number. Some of the smartest people on this earth are young. Conversely, many of the dumbest people in the world are old.

Get Real, Get Rich: gives the reader more nuts and bolts than Reallionaire. It focuses on how to achieve success in all areas of life ... by telling the reader not just "what" to do but also showing "how" to do it. It is not filled with charts, graphs, and other mundane fillers. Instead, it is packed with lots of down-home-anecdotal information ... for quick, fun, and stimulating reading.

Mr. Gray is spot-on when he states: "Too many of us live paycheck to paycheck and pray those compilations of books, CDs, and DVDs will somehow lead us to automatic wealth". He emphasizes throughout the book that everything comes with a price. If you are willing to pay the price, he subsequently shows poignant guidelines for fulfilling one's purpose in life. In one section the reader discovers "wealth potential". This deals with all facets of the individual ... not just his/her bank account.


My favorite part of the book shows all participants how to define, discover, and demystify, their mission in life. It is done by asking everyone to answer three profound questions. I will share one with you: "What comes easy to you but harder to others?" Similar to this question, I found Get Real, Get Rich ... easy to read but difficult to put aside ... until I had read it from cover to cover. I encourage you to do the same.
Reggie Johnson, Success-Tapes.Com