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Can you really start from nothing and become truly secure financially? What’s the difference between you and Warren Buffett? Between you and your boss? Or between you and your successful neighbor? What do the financially comfortable have that you don’t? It’s not that those people were born into money, caught a lucky break, or have an Ivy League education. It’s not even that they are smarter than you or make more money than you do each year. So what do they have that you don’t . . . at least not yet? What’s The Difference? Trusted financial coach Jean Chatzky shares the secrets her groundbreaking research of the self-made wealthy has uncovered so that anyone can break through the barriers that stand between them and true financial freedom. Find out why it’s important to: • Get happy, but not too happy • Do what you love, but don’t quit your day job • Read every day • Remember that failure is not an option–it’s a necessity • Harness your intuition to take risks that make sense • Practice the Kevin Bacon Principle–make connections • Say thank you–and mean it • Make your money work as hard as you do Through candid interviews and a study of more than five thousand people, Jean reveals the traits and habits of those who have moved from the lowest economic strata to the highest. The Difference helps you take a look at where you are now and offers simple strategies for going where you want to go. The Difference, you’ll see, is within you: You have the power to determine your financial future and achieve the next level of wealth.
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"Liked it. Liked it alot. I will come back to this book for reference. Practical, simple, and straightforward. "
— Karin (4 out of 5 stars)
The Difference Listener Reviews
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" I know what kind of book Jean Chatzky wanted to write but this was executed so horribly. "
— Caroline, 2/8/2014 -
" I was a little disappointed. I really like hearing what she has to say on news shows, but this was really basic. I don't think I came away with anything new. I am on a mission to try several of her others and see if something comes up, though. "
— Mary, 2/6/2014 -
" It doesn't have too many original concepts, but it was still great to read about it. "
— Andrienne, 1/13/2014 -
" Easy read from library, good tips. "
— Natalie, 12/9/2013 -
" One of the better wealth and success books I have read, and I have read a lot of them. "
— Nathan, 10/24/2013 -
" I liked the interviews. Otherwise the book didn't say anything new. Maybe i would have liked it better if it were the first financial book i read. "
— Karin, 10/5/2013 -
" I found this book a little boring, interesting at times, but nothing more. "
— Mariella, 9/22/2013 -
" I didn't enjoy this book as much as her others. Rather than suggesting things to do to better your financial situation, this book focuses more on who you are. This would be a good gift for a new, young college grad, though. "
— Jill, 6/27/2013 -
" I think that I would need to do more personal work - tracking spending etc - to get the full value from this book but the central premise that happier, slightly risk-taking people end up wealthier makes sense to me. "
— Rebecca, 12/3/2012 -
" somewhat interesting topic, but for a financial book it was just alright. "
— Cynthia, 10/15/2012 -
" "Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful" - Warren Buffet "
— Gemma, 9/30/2012 -
" Great book, helped me focus on financial and personal goals, as well as think about deep things. Great! "
— Amy, 7/12/2012 -
" Lot's of great information! I highly recommend for all to read. "
— Jennifer, 5/28/2012 -
" I was disappointed in this book. A lot of vague ideas and generalities that failed to inspire or impress. "
— Heidi, 5/16/2012 -
" Thought this would be a fun, distracting read. It was neither. Poor impulse buy at the airport. "
— Nathan, 12/25/2011 -
" Liked it. Liked it alot. I will come back to this book for reference. Practical, simple, and straightforward. "
— Karin, 5/5/2011 -
" One of the better wealth and success books I have read, and I have read a lot of them. "
— Nathan, 3/31/2011 -
" It doesn't have too many original concepts, but it was still great to read about it. "
— Andrienne, 2/26/2011 -
" Thought this would be a fun, distracting read. It was neither. Poor impulse buy at the airport. "
— Nathan, 9/5/2010 -
" Lot's of great information! I highly recommend for all to read. "
— Jennifer, 7/2/2010 -
" I didn't enjoy this book as much as her others. Rather than suggesting things to do to better your financial situation, this book focuses more on who you are. This would be a good gift for a new, young college grad, though. "
— Jill, 7/2/2010 -
" "Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful" - Warren Buffet "
— Gemma, 12/29/2009 -
" I think that I would need to do more personal work - tracking spending etc - to get the full value from this book but the central premise that happier, slightly risk-taking people end up wealthier makes sense to me. "
— Rebecca, 9/10/2009
About Jean Chatzky
Jean Chatzky is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Pay It Down!; Make Money, Not Excuses; and The Difference. She’s the financial editor for NBC’s Today, a contributing editor for More magazine, a columnist for the New York Daily News, and a contributor to The Oprah Winfrey Show.