The secound book in MJ's list of books to read is "How to get rich" by Felix Dennis. After reading this book I have to conclude that I would never care to meet Felix Dennis in person. This book has had an impact on me otherwise I wouldn't have started this thread. Here are my thoughts.
It is a well written book, filled with Felix's own wit and sarcasm. There is a lot of wisdom to be gained, from it. Felix isn't a get rich quick guru, nor is his book another false roadmap to wealth.
If you are over the age of 40, or have children, portions of his writing in his book may offend you. Felix still has the old boy's thought patterns, that are still rooted in the old Victorian Empire mind set that many older British baby boomers hold dear. Some of these thoughts of Felix's are that only the young can create wealth. Felix even discourages older readers from even attempting to get rich. It almost put me off reading the rest of his book if it wasn't for the fact that I'm far too familiar with his old boy's mind set. We all know that many people with more time and experience under their belts have also made fortunes at a time in their lives where most of their peers stop being productive and wither into early retirement. Felix also indicates that parents use the phrase "I have responsibilites" as an excuse not to venture out. Again more old boy's thinking. How many parents with young children managed to take their families from the side walk to the fast lane while remaining hands on parents? Quite a few I'm sure.
If you can over look Felix's own biases, his book is a good read filled with much value. There is a lot to take away. So please if you've read this book share your "take aways" in this thread, and your thoughts on this book.
I feel that Richard Branson is a far better example of contemporary British entrepreneurs, than Felix Dennis.
It is a well written book, filled with Felix's own wit and sarcasm. There is a lot of wisdom to be gained, from it. Felix isn't a get rich quick guru, nor is his book another false roadmap to wealth.
If you are over the age of 40, or have children, portions of his writing in his book may offend you. Felix still has the old boy's thought patterns, that are still rooted in the old Victorian Empire mind set that many older British baby boomers hold dear. Some of these thoughts of Felix's are that only the young can create wealth. Felix even discourages older readers from even attempting to get rich. It almost put me off reading the rest of his book if it wasn't for the fact that I'm far too familiar with his old boy's mind set. We all know that many people with more time and experience under their belts have also made fortunes at a time in their lives where most of their peers stop being productive and wither into early retirement. Felix also indicates that parents use the phrase "I have responsibilites" as an excuse not to venture out. Again more old boy's thinking. How many parents with young children managed to take their families from the side walk to the fast lane while remaining hands on parents? Quite a few I'm sure.
If you can over look Felix's own biases, his book is a good read filled with much value. There is a lot to take away. So please if you've read this book share your "take aways" in this thread, and your thoughts on this book.
I feel that Richard Branson is a far better example of contemporary British entrepreneurs, than Felix Dennis.
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