The Warren Buffett Way, Second Edition by Robert G. Hagstrom ISBN: 0-471-64811-6

Wouldn’t it be great if Warren Buffett wrote a book? He has always wanted to.  It appears that The Warren Buffett Way, Second Edition by Robert G. Hagstrom is about as close as we can get for now.

In this book, the author tells us about how he researched the book.  He has read virtually everything that the Oracle of Omaha has written. He has watched countless hours of video of the man.

Obviously, no one can know anyone completely.  However, The Warren Buffett Way Second edition may come close.  As I understand it, Buffett himself has read the book and agreed to its publication.

This book is well-written and extremely well-researched.  It contains information from the coveted Berkshire Hathaway annual reports.  Many people buy the highest price stock on the stock exchange just to get to read the annual reports written by this man.  I have never seen one.

Five Star Review

We give The Warren Buffett Way, Second Edition by Robert G. Hagstrom all five stars. We think if anyone is serious about investing, they should read this book.  It might well open your eyes to different ideas on investing.

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Guest Post:There Are 4 Types Of Expenses, But Only 1 You Need To Cut

The following is a guest post.  This post does not necessarily reflect the views of Suzanne and David E. McClendon, Sr. or Manian Debil Productions.

Managing expenses is nearly a full-time – though unpaid – job for many people. From the monthly mortgage, car payment, insurance, groceries and utility bills to family activities, there’s a long list that requires prioritizing and discipline.

The situation can leave people feeling like they will never get ahead as their expenses seem to eat most of the financial pie chart.

But it’s a fallacy to think all expenses are evil, says a successful entrepreneur and angel investor. In fact, he says, nearly all of them are necessary, and if managed correctly, they can even help you win financial freedom.

“It’s critical to understand the difference between debt and liability,” says Nik Halik, also an adventurer, speaker and co-author of 5 Day Weekend: Freedom To Make Your Life And Work Rich With Purpose. “The goal isn’t to simply pay off all loans, but to maximize the efficiency and production of cash flow.  

“We’re taught to believe that expenses are bad and to cut them as much as possible, but that perspective is simplistic and misguided. In reality, there are four types of expenses, and only one of them needs to be cut.”

•    Lifestyle (consumptive) expenses. These include dining out, vacations, concerts – fun expenses that help you build memories. “If you never spend any money, you won’t be fulfilled,” Halik says. “To pay for these expenses, never borrow and always use cash. Lifestyle expenses should be managed wisely.”

•    Protective expenses. These are the expenses that protect your property, your life and your health. “This is the financial area that often gets overlooked – especially by the middle class,” Halik says. “Affluent people don’t compromise with their protection.”  One example of a protective expense is your liquid savings, which Halik says should be enough to cover a minimum of six months’ expenses. Other protective expenses include life insurance, medical insurance and auto insurance.

•    Productive expenses. Essentially these expenses symbolize the adage, “Spend money to make money.” Productive expenses, Halik says, “allow you to build assets, expand your cash flow, and grow your business. This could include purchasing rental property or hiring a great employee. These are expenses that are going to enhance your life now and in the future.”

•    Destructive expenses. Halik saves the worst expense category for last. These are the only expenses, he says, that should be eliminated. “They include consumer debt, vices, overdraft fees, the gym membership you don’t use – anything that subtracts value from your life instead of adding it,” he says.

“When you understand the difference between true debt and mere liabilities, you begin to see that in many instances the way to become wealthier is to increase, not decrease, your liabilities,” Halik says. “A liability can come with an asset that can make you more money than it costs. Your goal isn’t simply to get out of debt, but to achieve financial independence.”

About Nik Halik

Nik Halik is an entrepreneur, world-wide adventurer, angel investor, speaker and the co-author, with Garrett B. Gunderson, of 5 Day Weekend: Freedom To Make Your Life And Work Rich With Purpose. Nik has dived to the wreck of the Titanic, climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, and is a certified Russian cosmonaut. He has traveled to 149 countries and recently visited North Korea.

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Stop Acting Rich: ...And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire by Thomas J. Stanley ISBN: 978-0-470-48255-1

I believe that by now everyone has heard of the amazing bestseller The Millionaire Next Door. Stop Acting Rich: ...And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire by Thomas J. Stanley takes what we learned in The Millionaire Next Door and goes a step further.

When I was growing up back in the 1970s in South Carolina, we had what we called ten cent millionaires.  These were people who wanted to look like they had money but did not.

Stop Acting Rich tells us about these ten cent millionaires.  The author refers to a Texas term many of us know as “All hat, no cattle”. Stanley refers to it as “Big Hat, No Cattle.” No worries, they both mean the same thing.

We learn from Stanley about how that millionaire we know might really be more in debt than anyone else we know.  That guy we know who drives a station wagon filled with hay with no doors at all might very well be much more wealthy than we could possibly dream.

Five Star Review

This book is very well-written, extremely well-researched and incredibly interesting. We give it all five stars.  If you want to someday be very wealthy, you owe it to yourself to read this book. If you want to LOOK very wealthy, you may still want to read Stop Acting Rich.

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One Dog's Faith: How My Dog Helped Me Trust in God and Overcome Chronic Worrying by Tom Baker ISBN: 978-1-58169-633-2

Rarely does one find an inspirational book entertain as much as One Dog's Faith: How My Dog Helped Me Trust in God and Overcome Chronic Worrying by Tom Baker

In this book, we follow Mango the dog as she teaches her readers all about faith. You have heard about the faith of a child. Mango tells her readers about the faith of a dog.

Baker has a good sense of humor and treats us to what the world might look like through the eyes of a dog. Mango tells her readers about how her owner, Tom, learned to “Let go and let God.”  

Throughout the book, Mango helps us to see how we, just like Tom, can give our troubles to God and sit back and enjoy the ride.

If you are struggling with faith, are at what you feel is the lowest of the low spots, you need to read One Dog’s Faith and see how one dog, and her family, learned to lean on God.

Five Star Review

We give One Dog’s Faith all five stars. It is funny, well-written, inspired, and magical.  We see how Tom goes from worrying all the time to saying in his mind, “I wonder how God is going to take care of this.” This book is truly inspirational.

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Touched by the Finger of God: The Heartfelt True Story of a Faithful Believer by Robert E. Grant ISBN: 978-1-5127-9465-6

We try to provide as many uplifting stories as we can on our How to Manage Your Monkey blog over at Blogger. We feel that Touched by the Finger of God: The Heartfelt True Story of a Faithful Believer by Robert E. Grant fits right in with that idea.

This story is one of those that you read and realize how AWESOME our God really is.

This memoir is very well-written and chock full of amazing stories. The author, Robert Grant, saw many tragedies in his life along with some amazing miracles.

It is amazing how our God orchestrates things so that they work out to His glory.  You will be overwhelmed by the uplifting stories throughout this book. One warning, keep a box of tissues handy as you read about the different people in his life.

By now we are sure you are ready to click the “Add to Cart” button.  You will be glad you did. This book is truly inspired by God.

Five Star Review

We give Touched by the Finger of God all five stars.  You will want to give this to moms on Mothers’ Day.  Some fathers out there would appreciate this book as a Fathers’ Day gift, too.

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