The Incredible Secret Money Machine II [Paperback]

Donald E. Lancaster (Author), Don Lancaster (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Synergetics Pr; 2 edition (December 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882193652
• ISBN-13: 978-1882193653
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,905,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for techies/crafters who want to go it alone, August 14, 2000

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Jonathan Pletzke "www.BestHealthInsuranceBook... (Chapel Hill, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Incredible Secret Money Machine II (Paperback)

I was turned onto this book by my friend Charlie in the 80's, who had successfully and happily run his own technical and craft money machines for many years. Since the book was out of print at the time, I had to search very hard to find a copy.

Don, through this book, has helped me to understand that I didn't need to be an employee, nor employ others in order to do my own technical venture and make a comfortable living. The advice is timeless (i.e. avoid taking on "granfaloons" (the government or large corporations), spend less than what you make, get by on less, invest in yourself, etc.) and continues to translate well into the internet economy.

I have taken to re-reading the book every year or so, to help adjust what I'm doing to increase my happiness and control over the direction of my career/life.

I have found it helpful to interact with others who are into this same "money-machine" lifestyle, and continue to enjoy many of the philisophical and other bits of advice provided.

The book is easy to read, humorous, and captivating. I had previously read Don's TTL and CMOS books, and also found those to be invaluable. This book is so genuine and unique, that nothing that I've found (and I've looked) has inspired me so much in my quest to do my own thing and run a small business.

Thanks Don!

-Jonathan

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More relevant than ever, April 25, 2005

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anonymous (Colorado, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Incredible Secret Money Machine II (Paperback)

This book is not about being a "player", as in starting a company with the intent to go public and cash out. Instead it reveals some important truths and doles out advice about using your experience, skills, and knowledge to create a satisfying and profitable micro-enterprise, and to live a lifestyle that leads to real freedom and happiness. The book is a bit dated in parts because it was written long before the dotcom boom/bust of the late '90s. However, in this age of outsourcing and corporate downsizing, Lancaster's book is still a useful resouce for older workers cut loose from the corporate fold, and for younger people who don't care to get stuck in a dead end career.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's how to make money!, November 22, 2001

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Jon - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Incredible Secret Money Machine II (Paperback)

When I first started my life as an entrepreneur my brother gave me a copy of the Incredible Secret Money Machine. I read it many times and whenever I followed it's advice, I prospered, and whenever I tried to "make it" doing the conventional things it advised against, I failed.

This book is for the average person who want's to have a little independence and security making money with their own technical or craft talents. It's a must-read!