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Where are the millionaires who look like millionaires. The millionaire next door chapter 1 notes course hero. Do get a copy of the millionaire next door summary bundle or read the book for the full details, examples and insights. The books called the next millionaire next door, and it continues in the footsteps of thomas stanley, but is designed for todays generation. In about 250 pages, fallaw writes a story of what pseudoaffluence means using todays money and teaches exactly what it takes to build serious mindnumbing wealth using strategies that truly rich people practice every day.
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