The Millionaire Mind

by Thomas J. Stanley

• ISBN13: 9780740703577
• ISBN10: 0740703579
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Summary

In his first best-seller, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley shattered one of contemporary America's most firmly held myths: That wealthy individuals belong to an elite group of the highly educated and exceedingly lucky who often inherit their money and spend it on lavish purchases and pampered lifestyles. In fact, a significant number of America's wealthy are far more likely to work hard, save diligently, and live well below their means. As the title of Stanley's 1996 best-selling book stated, they are The Millionaire Next Door. Now, Dr. Stanley takes us even further with a new, ground-breaking study of America's wealthy. In THE MILLIONAIRE MIND he targets a different segment of the population and those who have accumulated substantial wealth and live in ways that openly demonstrate their affluence. Exploring the ideas, beliefs and behaviors that enabled these millionaires to build and maintain their fortunes, Dr. Stanley provides a fascinating look at who America's financial elite are and how they got there. What were their school days like? How did they respond to negative criticism? What are the characteristics of the millionaire's spouse? Is religion an important part of their lives? The author uncovers the surprising answers to these and similar questions, showing readers through concrete examples just what it is that makes the wealthy prosper when others would turn away dejected or beaten. The Millionaire Mind promises to be as transformational as Dr. Stanley's previous best- seller. This book answers universal questions with solid statistical evidence in an approachable, and anecdotal style. The number of copies sold of this soon-to-be-classic will surely be inaelig;the millions.

Author Biography

Dr. Thomas J. Stanley is an author, lecturer, and researcher who has studied the affluent since 1973. Dr. Stanley holds a doctorate in business administration from the University of Georgia in Athens and was formerly a professor of marketing at Georgia State University, where he was named Omicron Delta Kappa Outstanding Professor. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Table of Contents

Tables	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. x
An Introduction to the Millionaire Mind	p. 1
Success Factors	p. 31
School Days	p. 87
The Relationship Between Courage and Wealth	p. 133
Vocation Vocation Vocation	p. 181
Choice of Spouse	p. 233
The Economically Productive Household	p. 277
The Home	p. 305
The Lifestyles of Millionaires: Real vs. Imagined	p. 361
A Final Note About the Millionaire Mind	p. 387
In Search of the Balance Sheet Affluent	p. 395
Businesses Owned and Managed by Millionaires (National Geodemographically Based Sample)	p. 399
Businesses Owned and Managed by Millionaires (Ad Hoc Sample)	p. 403
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