I am not getting paid for this post, I just really enjoyed this book and wanted to share.
Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire? All kidding aside, the title is meant to draw you in, but what is inside is so much more than any gimmicky sales pitch. This is one book you really can’t judge by its cover.
Millionaire Success Secrets by Dean Graziosi is a personal development guide, and is packed with open-ended questions, which lead to self-discovery through mindfulness exercises. Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? By the time I got to the second chapter I had begun carrying this book and a notebook around with me, so I could work on the exercises wherever I was. Boring Wednesday morning meeting? Mindfulness exercise to the rescue, making a waste of time actually productive.
Dean starts off simply: “Where are you right now?” in all aspects of your life and “Where do you want to go?” in those same areas. Think about the power of those seemingly simple questions for a minute. Anyone who has done a “Level 10 Life chart” knows how important this is. A large majority – a staggering 92% – of people don’t achieve their yearly goals [1]. Almost 20% of the adult American population, an estimated 40 million people, are currently suffering from some sort of anxiety or depression [2]. According to a Gallup survey, eight in every 10 adults say they experience a moderate to high level of stress every day [3]. Why are we doing this to ourselves? If you’ve never taken the time to define your goals or what happiness means to you, how do you know if you are heading in the right direction? Do you know what your “why” is? This book helps guide you through the steps.
Daily mindfulness and taking the time to discover your “why” have been proven to have profound physiological effects. Mindfulness meditation, not only lowers stress, but has also been proven to increase telomerase, an enzyme which aids in cell regeneration and can slow aging and reduce cell damage [4]. In addition, research demonstrates that mindfulness bolsters our immune system, making us better able to fight off diseases, from the flu to cancer. Mindfulness also helps improve concentration and lower the stress which is so prevalent in our society [5].
Favorite part: In Chapter 9 – the Power of Happiness, Dean gives the reader 10 simple habits that you can start using today, which will help you reach higher levels of happiness in your life. After all, all the money in the world won’t buy you happiness, you have to get that from within. Why not start now?
Favorite quote: Winston Churchill said “The definition of success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”
Where to get it: You can buy it on amazon, but on his website it is much cheaper and he gives the proceeds to charity. https://dgachieve.com/bl-book-opt Fair warning though, you will get a lot of upselling emails from his team, which you can quickly unsubscribe out of.
[1] https://www.wealthresearchgroup.com/why-98-of-people-die-without-fulfilling-their-dreams/
[2] https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics\
[3] http://www.gostress.com/stress-facts/
[4] http://www.freemeditations.com/benefits-of-meditation-increased-telomerase.html