Winget - Youre broke because you want to be: how to stop getting by and start getting ahead

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POOR AND BROKE

BEFORE WE BEGIN, LETS MAKE SURE WE UNDERSTAND ONE ANOTHER.

Dont start in on me because of the title. Please dont say, But what about the poor people, Larry? They dont want to be broke.

Great point. Youre right. Im not talking about being poor.

Poor is a condition I find very sad. Sad, yet inevitable. Jesus said, The poor will be with you always. And they will. There are people who live in societies and countries where there are no opportunities for advancement and it takes all their effort just to survive. They are not going to have enough to eat well or live well or take care of themselves.

So lets get this straight from the outset so you can get off your high horse and understand what I am really saying. I didnt write this book for the poor people of the world. I know it is going to take a lot more than a book to help truly poor people. To think otherwise would be insulting.

I am talking about broke. Broke is not a condition like being poor. Broke is a situation you find yourself in because you are either underearning or overspending. I cant fix poor, though I would love to. Im good, but Im not that good. I can fix broke. Thats what this book is about. Read it and find out how to fix your situation so you dont have to be broke any longer. You can get ahead and live the way you want to. Ill show you how, step by step.

I wrote this book for the average person who has a job, makes a living, and still cant seem to get ahead. If youre someone who dreams of being rich but cant quite seem to turn your dreams into reality; if youre ready to turn your life around and finally have financial freedom; if you are buried in debt and cant stop living paycheck to paycheck; if you spend more than you make and cant figure out how to stop doing it, this book is for you!

Got it?

NOW, BACK TO THE TITLE.

You read it right. You are broke because you want to be.

How can you say that? You dont even know me! There is no way you can sit there saying that I want to be broke when you have no idea who I am!

Here is how I know:

Its as simple as that. What you say you want means almost nothing. When every action you make contradicts your words, your words dont mean a damn thing!

This may be a new idea for you, or not. It doesnt matter! Aligning our intentions with our actions is something we can all learn to do better. It is the key to unlock your potential, get out of debt, and get ahead in life. It is something you can learn, but in exchange you have to give something up.

VICTIMHOOD: A PRIVILEGE YOU CAN NO LONGER AFFORD.

Stop being a victim! No one else is to blame for your situation. Broke didnt sneak up on you in the night. A stack of unpaid bills didnt show up while you werent looking. You didnt suddenly get behind. You chose to spend your money the way you did.

Your life is a reflection of the choices you have made. If you want a better life, then make better choices. When you do, youll find that taking credit for your successes feels a lot better than blaming others for your failures.

If you are desperate to improve your financial situation, then this book is a great place to start.

WHY SHOULD I LISTEN TO YOU, LARRY?