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“Mr. Friend never really enjoys his life. He owns a lot of upscale things, yet he works so hard and for so many hours during a typical day that he has no time to enjoy them. He has no time for his family, either. He leaves his house each day before dawn and rarely returns home in time for dinner. Would you like to be Mr. Friend? His lifestyle is appealing to many people. But if these people really understood Mr. Friend’s inner workings, they might evaluate him differently. Mr. Friend is possessed by possessions. He works for things. His motivation and his thoughts are focused on the symbols of economic success.”
― Thomas J. Stanley, The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“Success is about smart risk management, not about wild risk taking.”
― Michael Masterson, The Reluctant Entrepreneur: Turning Dreams into Profits

“What are the implications of our findings? It’s easier to accumulate wealth if you don’t live in a high-status neighborhood.”
― Thomas J. Stanley, The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americas Wealthy

“Most of us want to be wealthy, but most of us do not spend the time, energy, and money required to enhance our chances of realizing this goal.”
― Thomas J. Stanley, The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americas Wealthy