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Mentored by a Millionaire: Master Strategies of Super Achievers
Unlike any book you’ve ever read, Mentored by a Millionaire is made up of fifteen mentoring sessions in which you will be mentored in the strategies, skills, and techniques used by super achievers who have become the world’s most successful men and women. You will be mentored in these sessions by Steve Scott, a man who has not only made millions himself, but has helped dozens of others make millions as well.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
About the author
Steven K. Scott
57 books92 followersSteven K. Scott is the best-selling author of The Richest Man Who Ever Lived, The Greatest Words Ever Spoken, and Mentored by a Millionaire.
After failing in nine jobs, he started reading a chapter of Proverbs every day–and the wisdom of Scripture changed his life. Scott and his business partners have built more than a dozen multimillion-dollar companies from scratch, achieving billions of dollars in sales.
He is the co-founder of Max International, Total Gym Fitness, and The American Telecast Corporation. He is a popular international speaker on the subjects of personal and professional achievement and the application of biblical wisdom to every area of life.
After failing in nine jobs, he started reading a chapter of Proverbs every day–and the wisdom of Scripture changed his life. Scott and his business partners have built more than a dozen multimillion-dollar companies from scratch, achieving billions of dollars in sales.
He is the co-founder of Max International, Total Gym Fitness, and The American Telecast Corporation. He is a popular international speaker on the subjects of personal and professional achievement and the application of biblical wisdom to every area of life.
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June 1, 2020
It was a good program. There are a lot of analogies relating to the cobalt blue Porshe that didn't quite land well with me. Like adding an after-burner from a fighter jet. I appreciate the attempt at adding a graphic metaphor, but it just didn't land right with me.
All that aside, there were some very practical tips on personal development that I have actually started to use, and am seeing results. Definitely worth the time to listen to it.
All that aside, there were some very practical tips on personal development that I have actually started to use, and am seeing results. Definitely worth the time to listen to it.
January 22, 2013
Having read it quite a number of years ago, I remember liking it, yet I can't seem to remember too many specifics about it. Obviously it wasn't bad, otherwise I would have remembered that, but neither was it good enough to burn a vivid image into my mind, so three stars is probably the fairest rating I can give it.
March 5, 2014
I bought this book four years back on a whim; I did regret doing so after reading it. This book is a laughing stock. The principles explained are very childish and I don't recommend it unless the reader is below 12.
October 8, 2012
No idea why i read this, but i did. Worst ever.
December 12, 2023
The book's strength lies in its sporadic practical tips on business and mindset. These are the rare gems in a sea of content that otherwise failed to resonate with me. These insights, few and far between, provide a glimpse into the potential value the book could have offered.
However, the book's merits are significantly overshadowed by its flaws. Scott's narrative style, which constantly oscillates between self-aggrandizement and religious preaching, was a major turnoff for me. The author frequently puffs up his achievements, emphasizing his sales prowess and the adversities he has overcome. While personal anecdotes can be powerful, in this case, they come across as boastful rather than inspiring.
Furthermore, the religious undertones were quite pronounced, with frequent references to Jesus and Solomon. While these might resonate with some readers, I found that they detracted from the book's business focus. The blend of religion and conservatism felt out of place in a book marketed as a guide to business success. This approach, in my view, undermines the author's credibility and might alienate readers who are looking for secular business advice.
Additionally, Scott's use of analogies and metaphors often misses the mark. As an avid baseball fan, I found his baseball metaphors, particularly the notion of 'swinging for the fences' at every at-bat, to be fundamentally flawed. Such advice contradicts the strategic nuances of baseball, a sport I deeply appreciate. Similarly, his continual references to luxury items like Porsches felt out of touch and failed to effectively convey his points. These analogies, rather than enlightening, often felt misplaced and unrelatable, perhaps more so because of my growing disenchantment with the book's overall tone.
In conclusion, while "Mentored by a Millionaire" does offer some business insights, its overall impact is marred by boastful storytelling, misplaced religious and political themes, and analogies that often fall flat. Readers in search of focused and relatable business wisdom might find this book lacking in the practical guidance it promises to deliver.
However, the book's merits are significantly overshadowed by its flaws. Scott's narrative style, which constantly oscillates between self-aggrandizement and religious preaching, was a major turnoff for me. The author frequently puffs up his achievements, emphasizing his sales prowess and the adversities he has overcome. While personal anecdotes can be powerful, in this case, they come across as boastful rather than inspiring.
Furthermore, the religious undertones were quite pronounced, with frequent references to Jesus and Solomon. While these might resonate with some readers, I found that they detracted from the book's business focus. The blend of religion and conservatism felt out of place in a book marketed as a guide to business success. This approach, in my view, undermines the author's credibility and might alienate readers who are looking for secular business advice.
Additionally, Scott's use of analogies and metaphors often misses the mark. As an avid baseball fan, I found his baseball metaphors, particularly the notion of 'swinging for the fences' at every at-bat, to be fundamentally flawed. Such advice contradicts the strategic nuances of baseball, a sport I deeply appreciate. Similarly, his continual references to luxury items like Porsches felt out of touch and failed to effectively convey his points. These analogies, rather than enlightening, often felt misplaced and unrelatable, perhaps more so because of my growing disenchantment with the book's overall tone.
In conclusion, while "Mentored by a Millionaire" does offer some business insights, its overall impact is marred by boastful storytelling, misplaced religious and political themes, and analogies that often fall flat. Readers in search of focused and relatable business wisdom might find this book lacking in the practical guidance it promises to deliver.
April 11, 2026
Thinking Big While Staying Grounded Today
Mentored by a Millionaire by Steven K. Scott is a motivating and principle-driven book about transforming your life through mentorship, clear vision, and strategic action. Scott shares his journey from repeated failure to financial success, emphasizing that extraordinary results don’t require genius—just the right system and mindset. Even though the book was written years ago, many of its core ideas still feel relevant, especially around personal responsibility and intentional growth.
What stood out most to me is the focus on thinking bigger than what feels realistic, while also breaking that vision down into concrete steps. The “vision mapping” process—turning dreams into goals, then into tasks with deadlines—connects really well with modern productivity thinking. I also appreciated the emphasis on leveraging strengths, building partnerships, and not letting lack of knowledge stop progress. At the same time, I noticed (and agree with my own notes) that some examples lean toward survivorship bias and can feel a bit too optimistic if taken as guarantees rather than inspiration.
This book reminded me to aim higher, but also to stay grounded in consistent systems and realistic expectations. I see the most value in combining Scott’s big-picture thinking with a more structured, habit-based approach like James Clear teaches. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a boost in ambition while still thinking critically about how success actually works in today’s world.
Mentored by a Millionaire by Steven K. Scott is a motivating and principle-driven book about transforming your life through mentorship, clear vision, and strategic action. Scott shares his journey from repeated failure to financial success, emphasizing that extraordinary results don’t require genius—just the right system and mindset. Even though the book was written years ago, many of its core ideas still feel relevant, especially around personal responsibility and intentional growth.
What stood out most to me is the focus on thinking bigger than what feels realistic, while also breaking that vision down into concrete steps. The “vision mapping” process—turning dreams into goals, then into tasks with deadlines—connects really well with modern productivity thinking. I also appreciated the emphasis on leveraging strengths, building partnerships, and not letting lack of knowledge stop progress. At the same time, I noticed (and agree with my own notes) that some examples lean toward survivorship bias and can feel a bit too optimistic if taken as guarantees rather than inspiration.
This book reminded me to aim higher, but also to stay grounded in consistent systems and realistic expectations. I see the most value in combining Scott’s big-picture thinking with a more structured, habit-based approach like James Clear teaches. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a boost in ambition while still thinking critically about how success actually works in today’s world.
January 30, 2019
Need a mentor??
Everyone is looking for a great mentor these days. If that’s you, look no further! Scott has created a comprehensive blueprint for succeeding in any endeavor your heart would ever desire.
Everyone is looking for a great mentor these days. If that’s you, look no further! Scott has created a comprehensive blueprint for succeeding in any endeavor your heart would ever desire.
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January 14, 2026DNF- a friend's mom loaned it to me for the section on personality types. that part was fine. I am not trying to build a business or be a super achiever. tried to finish but just couldn't stay interested in something so unimportant to me.
July 19, 2018
Great book, read years back, it's great reading my reviews of it over and over.
Your mind is the cadillac if well programmed can take you to your dreams.
Your mind is the cadillac if well programmed can take you to your dreams.
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July 31, 2021I havent read it
May 30, 2019
Uno de los mejores libros que he tenido en mis manos, cuando deseas consejos de un mentor millonario y no lo tienes a tu alcance, pude descubrir este libro por recomendación de mi mentora de lectura Phd Nora Beltrán, es un libro maravilloso, muy recomendado.
El libro compartirá 15 estrategias magistrales de las personas más exitosas del mundo.
Aprenderemos a dominar técnicas específicas para poder aplicar al instante cada estrategias en su vida diaria, tanto en el trabajo como en el hogar.
Indice
Prefacio: ¿Prefiere que le enseñe un profesor o tener de mentor a un millonario? Pág. 7
Introducción: De fracasado habitual a multimillonario - Todo lo que se necesitó fue un mentor. ¡Ahora es su turno! Pág. 15
SESION 1. Un nuevo software para su cerebro. Pág. 33
SESION 2. Cómo descubrir su tio de personalidad: ¡Le gustará su estilo! Pág. 51
SESION 3. Sin tiempo, sin talento, sin dinero... ¡Sin problema! Pág. 71
SESION 4. La estrategia magistral de Steven Spielberg para lograr lo máximo en el menor tiempo posible. Pág. 91
SESION 5. ¡Lo que usted dice y cómo lo dice hace la diferencia! Pág. 117
SESION 6. Use su llave maestra para abrir todas las puertas. Pág. 135
SESION 7. Con esta técnica, obtendra mucho éxito; ¡sin ella, usted no lo logrará! Pág. 171
SESION 8. ¡Un proyecto sin un mapa es inútil. Pág. 187
SESION 9. La estrategia secreta de las personas más exitosas del mundo. Pág. 209
SESION 10. Una diferencia de mil millones de dólares... ¡Mejor que ganar la lotería! Pág. 229
SESION 11. Cómo derribar la mayor barrera en el camino para poder realizar sus sueños. Pág. 251
SESION 12. Provoque a los críticos... ¡y hágales morder el polvo! Pág. 265
SESION 13. Cómo asumir el control y mantenerlo. Pág. 283
SESION 14. Es fácil sorprender positivamente. Pág. 303
SESION 15. Cómo descubrir el combustible de alto octanaje de la gente de más éxito del mundo. Pág. 325
El libro compartirá 15 estrategias magistrales de las personas más exitosas del mundo.
Aprenderemos a dominar técnicas específicas para poder aplicar al instante cada estrategias en su vida diaria, tanto en el trabajo como en el hogar.
Indice
Prefacio: ¿Prefiere que le enseñe un profesor o tener de mentor a un millonario? Pág. 7
Introducción: De fracasado habitual a multimillonario - Todo lo que se necesitó fue un mentor. ¡Ahora es su turno! Pág. 15
SESION 1. Un nuevo software para su cerebro. Pág. 33
SESION 2. Cómo descubrir su tio de personalidad: ¡Le gustará su estilo! Pág. 51
SESION 3. Sin tiempo, sin talento, sin dinero... ¡Sin problema! Pág. 71
SESION 4. La estrategia magistral de Steven Spielberg para lograr lo máximo en el menor tiempo posible. Pág. 91
SESION 5. ¡Lo que usted dice y cómo lo dice hace la diferencia! Pág. 117
SESION 6. Use su llave maestra para abrir todas las puertas. Pág. 135
SESION 7. Con esta técnica, obtendra mucho éxito; ¡sin ella, usted no lo logrará! Pág. 171
SESION 8. ¡Un proyecto sin un mapa es inútil. Pág. 187
SESION 9. La estrategia secreta de las personas más exitosas del mundo. Pág. 209
SESION 10. Una diferencia de mil millones de dólares... ¡Mejor que ganar la lotería! Pág. 229
SESION 11. Cómo derribar la mayor barrera en el camino para poder realizar sus sueños. Pág. 251
SESION 12. Provoque a los críticos... ¡y hágales morder el polvo! Pág. 265
SESION 13. Cómo asumir el control y mantenerlo. Pág. 283
SESION 14. Es fácil sorprender positivamente. Pág. 303
SESION 15. Cómo descubrir el combustible de alto octanaje de la gente de más éxito del mundo. Pág. 325
January 22, 2025
Great book for someone who really needs the message hammered home.
We are incredibly smart creatures by design so you should power up your brain to be a super achiever
We are incredibly smart creatures by design so you should power up your brain to be a super achiever
August 20, 2020
This book was mentioned in Richest Man Who Ever Lived. I love how spiritual and practical it is with hands on application.
It literally includes mentoring sessions with Actions for Traction and Vision Mapping to your goals.
As someone who has avidly read and invested in events online and live, a book like this highly resonates with all the value Steven piles in.
I just finished section 1 & highly recommend you treat this just like as if you invested thousands and could lead to millions. I value any piece I read or listen to whether free or otherwise like This because it creates a whole different spirit of commitment, community and accountability.
Wrapped up Session 11 last week - this book does not disappoint - strategy & application all along the way! I've applied a ton already in my online summit, connecting with partners, and seeing major shifts & results already e.g. just connected with a partner with over a million followers on FB alone.
It literally includes mentoring sessions with Actions for Traction and Vision Mapping to your goals.
As someone who has avidly read and invested in events online and live, a book like this highly resonates with all the value Steven piles in.
I just finished section 1 & highly recommend you treat this just like as if you invested thousands and could lead to millions. I value any piece I read or listen to whether free or otherwise like This because it creates a whole different spirit of commitment, community and accountability.
Wrapped up Session 11 last week - this book does not disappoint - strategy & application all along the way! I've applied a ton already in my online summit, connecting with partners, and seeing major shifts & results already e.g. just connected with a partner with over a million followers on FB alone.
February 20, 2008
Honestly, this book is way better than the corny title. What you need to know about this guy is he made huge money (100s of millions) in direct response marketing and informercials after basically being a failure. This is they guy that brought us the "Total Gym" endorsed by Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley - classic! He lays out some very good information on getting ahead. I really enjoyed it, however, sadly I am not yet a multi millionaire. I found some of it so interesting, I actually tried to contact him to ask some questions, etc. - didn't hear back. What up with that?!
December 12, 2008
At first I thought this book was a total dog. But unlike most business books which get worse as they progress, this book got better. In the end, I really enjoyed the book and had a vision for where Scott wanted to take his reader. I would recommend it for people who have lost their passion in business. Very entertaining and insightful.
April 7, 2009
Very insightful and motivating. The ideas and concepts you can take away from this book are applicable to any career. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their career or life status. It appeals to those who are seeking wealth but I took a lot more away from it that just secrets of the very very wealthy.
June 6, 2014
Meh. I don't know if super achievers would read this book - it seemed superficial to me. The book could have tackled the same topics deeper, more meaningfully. To me the writing seemed trite. I didn't like the Porsche analogies either.
July 21, 2010
- Specific step by step instructions to create effective advertisements
- Techniques to develop effective communication skills such as; emotional word pictures, “hooks”, “salting”, etc.
- Techniques to develop effective communication skills such as; emotional word pictures, “hooks”, “salting”, etc.
March 13, 2012
Having read many books on personal development. This book is by far the best! It is practical and actually gives you the keys to achieve your dreams.
April 30, 2012
I remember nothing of this book except that it left me feeling like becoming a millionaire was impossible and that I really didn't want to be one anyway.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2013
Interesting and memorable stories and lessons. Lots of detail, charts and how-to's. An excellent read and frequent reference. Keep your pencil handy to underline pertinent points!
September 3, 2013
Most were what I already knew, and realized many seemed taken from other sources, but it was nice to revisit those.
May 4, 2016
Immemorable
May 17, 2016
Excellent book! Amazing for goal-setting!
June 19, 2016
Amazing book! Incredible how a set of principles and mindsets can change the life path of a person
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