The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Women

By Richard Paul Evans

Book Overview

Easy to understand and simple to apply,The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Womenis one of the most powerful books ever written about money and essential reading for any woman today.When Richard Paul Evans was twelve years old, his father fell and broke both of his legs. With no income and no insurance, the Evans family was destitute. At this time a multimillionaire taught young Evans the five secrets to wealth. Evans used those five secrets not only to change his life but that of thousands of others when he wroteThe Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth. An international bestseller, this essential book interweaves those influential lessons with personal stories from everyday people. Evans explains that money should not be the preoccupation of our lives, but instead our focus should be on the principles that free us to concentrate on God, family, and relationships -- life's true riches.Now Evans has taken years of personal research and coaching to create the perfect money book for women who want a better life. With his classic, motivational voice, Evans offers lessons that are easy to understand and simple to follow. Powerful, proven, and life changing,The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Womenmay be one of the most important books you will ever read.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439150206
• ISBN13: 9781439150207
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Touchstone
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Good Financial Advice Aimed At Women

The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me for Women About Life and Wealth by Richard Paul Evans is short, sweet and filled with financial pearls of wisdom. Commonsense advice, valuable resources and motivational quotations make this little book a must read for any women ready for financial success. Truthfully, I am always a little skeptical about men writing books aimed at women. I was happy to realize that Richard Paul Evans was inspired to write this book based on the advice he gave his niece and the lessons from his first book The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth. He uses the same five keys as the first book but adds tips, statistics and examples aimed at women and our specific financial needs. I read the original 5 Lessons and still wanted to read this one because it was specifically geared toward women. The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me for Women About Life and Wealth didn't disappoint! This book is a quick read - 118 pages of how-tos and about 60 pages of resources. Just because it is small doesn't mean it isn't filled with valuable and useful information. Each page contains at least one nugget of wisdom to help get our financial house in order and steer us on the path of greater financial self-sufficiency. There is something for every woman in The 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me for Women About Life and Wealth, no matter how financially savvy you may be. These five keys are practical wealth building ideas that we should never grow weary of reading and applying in our lives. My favorite key is Lesson Four: Win In the Margins. "The wealthy find additional ways to add to their growing nest egg." Included in this lesson are four valuable mind-sets: 1. Carefully consider each expenditure - includes the money saving seven golden words 2. Freedom and power are better than momentarily pleasure 3. Not equating spending with happiness 4. Protecting the nest egg. I also appreciate the wonderful success stories of women, just like us, who set goals and gained control of their finances to grow a dream into a success business. I love a good success story! I particularly enjoyed the story of Debbie Fields of Mrs. Field's Cookies. This little book is a reminder to all of us that commonsense and money should always go hand-in-hand. The 5 lessons A Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth for Women by Richard Paul Evans has quickly become one of my favorite financial books.

Great Book for Women in Times Like These!

I was one of those ladies who read the original five lessons, and to be honest, this book is just more geared towards the ladies, but I am ever so glad that the author took the time to think about women because to be honest, equality in pay is still a major issue to us even in this day and time. Based on five rules to make a fortune which are easy to understand and simple, I like the way the author takes his time and explain to the readers to have their own because a lot of women are usually on the short end of the stick as far as having their own. One of the main points brought up in the book is this: A Man is not a means of financial freedom; so darn true. I highly recommend this little book to the women or the women you love and care about. Matter of fact I am taking his advice and starting my nest egg. Hope to see you there!

The best book about money I have ever read!

When I saw the name Richard Paul Evans as the author of the book "5 Lessons for Women," I knew it would be good even though it was not one of his usual novels. This non-fiction book is a must for every woman. If you follow the five simple lessons in this book, you will have good life skills no matter what the economy is doing. Even I can do this! It is already changing my family's thinking about money around for the better. I read that Evans' is giving royalties from his book to charity----a great example to us all. Thank you Richard!

I Can Actually Do This! :)

The thing I loved about these 5 Lessons for Women is that I feel like, "Hey, I can actually do this!". I have been a little bit frustrated or maybe I should say, intimidated, about some financial books but this one not only related to me on a real level as a woman, but I felt like they were things that I can put into action, now. I have learned so much from these five lessons: I now have a nest egg that my husband and I add to each month, I know my net worth, I know how much money we bring in every month and how much we spend (which was surprising how much we were spending on just food alone!!), and I just have a new outlook and committment on my financial situation. I feel more empowered and that I don't have to drown in these hard economic times. I have already shared this book with my mom, sister and girlfriends- it is truly life-changing! I love that Richard tapped into the way women handle and think about money- he was right on! Thank you Richard!! :)

Just What My Family Needs

Evans' explained his Five Lessons simply and with his usual grace. The beautiful thing about this book is that his steps are easy - they can be accomplished by anyone. There are no financial advisors needed to get you on your way - no lingo he doesn't explain. I felt like I was having a live conversation with someone who had found what works as far as accumulating wealth in the real world - and they were explaining it in achievable steps. In the five lessons I've found an honorable, easy-to-stick-to plan that shows me the power of my own choices. I feel more competent about money matters and it's renewed my confidence in achieving my financial goals. As a newlywed this information could not have come at a better time for me. My entire extended family will benefit from this book.