Millionaire Challenge

Hi all, great great great thread! so much motivation here. I have only started browsing this forum a few days ago, but have now decided to join and so glad I cam across this thread. I am 24 now, but from a teenager I have always made it one of my goals to become a Millionaire. This thread has motivated me even more.

I have read quite a lot of this thread from the begining, some pages in the middle and the end. (Minxy-x, great story and I can honestly say I have taken so much inspiration from your post, thank you.

I also noticed people have mentioned a number of books on here. I definitely agree with Think and Grow Rich, also i saw Richest man in Babylon mentioned (great book). I would like to add and recommend The Science of Getting Rich, has anyone read this ?
I am reading Start With Why, by Simon Sinek now, so far so good also.

Anyway, my current aim is to continuing researching/learning investing, how to invest, platforms to use and how to the 'right' investments.

Looking forward to reading more from people on this thread and contributing also

droopsnoot wrote: »

I remember downloading it and starting to go through it, but I wouldn't like to say I've properly read it. If I am thinking of the same book, it did come across as a bit hippy, a bit "think positive thoughts and you'll get rich" rather than advice on picking investment opportunities. But then (again, if I'm thinking of the correct one) it's quite an old book, so it would have to be more general.

It may well be the same book as it is quite old. It's not about investment opportunities (although this is my next goal - To create a portfolio), more about overcoming barriers we may have and doing things in 'a certain way'.

droopsnoot wrote: »

That sounds like it. I guess what I really need is a book on techniques on how to actually look at the information I've got, rather than just continually gathering more and doing nothing with it.

Tim Hales smarter investing, should be enough to get you started. You most likely will be able to get it free from your library. That's where I started.

Good Morning Everyone

What glorious weather.......well I did order the sun especially for my birthday. I was 66 on Thursday.

And I'm loving it.......total FI is truly wonderful.

And I'm having the most fabulous birthday weekend of treats and outings, being spoilt rotten by my sons.

Of course there's always a downside......

As Bette Davis said "getting old ain't for cissies". :rotfl:

My knee injury will require surgery at some point But with my consultants advice I am postponing it for now, using a more conservative less invasive approach, exercise Physio, massage, leg brace, diet, vitamins and supplements. The pain is well managed and my knee is getting stronger, so fingers crossed I can beat this without surgery for sometime yet.

BB thanks for the book recommendation. It arrived yesterday so will make a start reading it next week. After the birthday weekend.

Well now, it's all change here. I have decided to buy DS2s house. He has moved In with his girlfriend, they will sell hers too and then buy together.

It gives him a quick easy sale and we both save shedloads of money on fees and moving costs. I shall finish the last few bits and pieces here, go on my big trip in January and then look at putting this on the market next year. Sorted!!!

Actually it should shake down ok. There's still growth here and room for profit. I am buying below market value, saving money on costs and as this an "up and coming area" I shall easily cover my costs with a nice little profit at the end.

I still have a nice little nest egg to play with so the investing book should come in handy.

Welcome ani*fan and useitorloseit - good to have you aboard.

Not read the Science of Getting Rich.

I agree some of the books can seem a bit "Airy Fairy" but I do think there is a place for motivational books, videos, seminars whatever especially if you are not one of life's natural optimists and struggle to stay motivated.

I have always been a motivated self starter and come from a sales background. Over the years my various employers would regularly send us on sales training courses, motivational trips, seminars etc. And of course I am lucky in that I guess I was just born a natural optimist. There is one valuable life lesson I took from all of those books, courses, stories. It's this.

"Persistence Pays Off".

There will be set backs and failures. However, what really matters is not how often you stumble and fall but how often you get back up again.

Work on your positivity. Stay focussed, keep your eyes on the prize and you will reach your goals. Just show up every day and give it your best shot. If you fall by the wayside - and you will - then just pick yourself up and start again. Back at square one if you have to, but don't just throw in the towel.

As Churchill said "Never surrender, never give up"

So......every day, exercise, eat well, dress well and show up. Step up to the plate and make those dreams come true.