Review of I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

This book may not be for those looking for more advanced advice in investing and growing wealth, but it’s an amazing place to start. It provides the framework for getting credit cards, bank accounts and investments in order so that you can build your credit (leading to much lower interest rates in the future) and get started with investments. Easy to understand and follow, and incredibly helpful that Ramit makes specific recommendations for which companies to use so it’s easier for you to do your own research and compare.

I was impressed with this book, Most How to books are boring and keep to the subject. This one was a little different and relatable, the extra commentary made it interesting and funny that kept me engaged. Yet still kept to the tasks at hand and helped to not feel guilty of previous spending habits or my own lack of knowledge on balancing life with or without money.

Awesome read. Learned a lot of new things and thoughtful ways of looking at money and how it can help you live a better life. Now i gotto lean on discipline to make sure the time i spent on this very long book is worth it.

I like the book but it was to be a two-day shipping in which it took about 7 days to arrive. Amazon you need to do better.

This book taught me so much. It has provided me a foundation in personal finance that I can now build upon. I’ve made so many highlights and bookmarks yet I still learn new things every time I read it. Highly recommended.

This book is everything! If you want to strengthen your psychology on money, this book is a must! Currently still reading the pages. My all time fav chapter would have to be "optimize your credit cards" so far. So glad I purchased this book; I can refer back to this book in the near future.

In my 30's and this book is an eye opener to think about you and your money because currently and the days to come, generally none would know what the world would be like. Save yourself in finances!

El libro da consejos muy básicos y habla de cada consejo por demasiadas páginas dándole muchas vueltas a la misma idea. Aburridisimo y quizá ya todo lo aplicable a tu realidad ya lo aplicaste.

Usually finance books are pretty boring and dry, and they hardly motivate you to change your ways to invest, save etc. But this book is different. It really is. I watched the author's Netflix series which then hooked me to follow on YouTube and then this book. So I'm stubborn, hate change, bury my head in the sand etc, but I've been following the tips in this book and my financial status is improving already. And I love the way this guy writes, he speaks my language and is funny af! Get the book.

I love this book so much I bought the Kindle version and also bought the Audible audiobook. But I've learned that I cannot alternate listening to it being read by Ramit with reading it on my Kindle because it does not have Whispersync for Voice-enabled.

I spoke with an Audible rep and found online that the publisher of a Kindle ebook can simply enable that in the ebook/audiobook and it would be fixed. I hope that Ramit can get his publisher to do this soon, so that I and all his millions of other readers will be able to enjoy the book in even more ways that we currently can.

So, I asked Google's Bard AI how this could be done after publishing and it responded with the following:

Yes, a publisher can enable Whispersync after a Kindle ebook and corresponding audiobook have been published. To do this, they will need to go to the Amazon KDP website and select the "Whispersync for Voice" option for the audiobook. This will allow readers to sync the audio and text versions of the book so that they can listen to the audiobook while following along in the ebook.

Here are the steps on how to enable Whispersync for a Kindle ebook and corresponding audiobook:

Go to the Amazon KDP website.
Sign in to your account.
Click on the "Books" tab.
Select the book that you want to enable Whispersync for.
Click on the "Actions" button and select "Edit book details."
Scroll down to the "Whispersync for Voice" section.
Click on the "Enable Whispersync" checkbox.
Click on the "Save" button.

Once you have enabled Whispersync, readers will be able to see a "Whispersync" icon next to the book in the Kindle store. When they click on the icon, they will be able to see the audiobook version of the book and purchase it if they don't already own it.

Whispersync is a great way to enhance the reading experience for your readers. By enabling Whispersync, you can allow them to listen to the audiobook while following along in the ebook. This can be especially helpful for people who are busy and don't have time to sit down and read a book in one sitting.

THANKS IN ADVANCE for making this update to the ebook/audiobook !

Easy to understand

At the very least this a very educational book about finances. At its best it's a life changing book to set up your future. I think I'm somewhere in the middle but that's cool

Isn’t this network marketing?

As someone who works in behavioral health, I gotta say that this book is really cool and helpful from a unique perspective. Particularly because this guy has a really good deep understanding human psychology, and I've rarely heard someone with such a unique mix of finance and psychology understanding. More importantly, he is good at exposing truth and giving actually effective and practical advice. I've never even been that interested in finance, but this guy is able to talk in an effective way about it that makes the reader more interested.

I picked up this book after watching a documentary on My Rich Life. It has not disappointed. I read through so much in the first sitting that I went back and started it again. This is relevant and will not stir you wrong with setting up and following a financial plan.

The best money spent purchasing this book. Everyone needs this book. It should be taught to young adults. I'm 51 and learned a lot from this amazing book.

I bought this book to help me get my finances under control and I’m amazed! I finally feel in control of my money!

I enjoyed reading this book. There were some good insights and also explained why you do certain investments% it’s worth the rrad

Packed full of financial instructions anyone can follow.
One of the best financial help books I’ve ever read.
From budgets to credit cards, investing and guilt free spending!

I was able to apply Ramit's scripts to use with my credit card company to get my interest lowered. This ultimately helped with paying off my credit card debt. I strongly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their finances.

Love this book. However, it came out in 2019. The world basically imploded on itself not much later. Great tips, but some stuff is outdated. For example, it doesn’t account for high internet rates, the high inflation we’re dealing with etc.

Other than that, it’s a great book and gives a great foundation for money. I would love an updated version or something on the site that adds to it but about current economic climate.

Rating: 1/5

If there's one book you should avoid reading this year, it's "I Will Teach You To Be Rich." This disastrous attempt at providing financial advice is a colossal waste of time, money, and effort. The author's poor writing and painfully obvious advice make this book a chore to get through, and it's hard to believe that anyone would find it helpful.

From the beginning, the author's writing style is an insufferable mess. It's plagued with cliches, long-winded sentences, and grammatical errors that make you question whether the book went through any editing process at all. The author's attempts at humor fall flat, making for an overall unpleasant reading experience.

The book claims to provide financial advice, but the content is so blatantly obvious that it's insulting to anyone with even a basic understanding of personal finance. The author spends an excessive amount of time stating the importance of saving money and investing, which, while true, is hardly groundbreaking advice.

Furthermore, the book is filled with superficial recommendations that lack any real substance. The author seems to believe that repeating phrases like "live within your means" and "pay yourself first" will somehow transform the reader's financial situation. The book fails to provide any specific steps or tools that the reader can implement to make a tangible difference in their financial life.

Another glaring issue is the book's lack of originality. It appears to be a poorly executed copy of other well-known personal finance books, merely regurgitating the same basic ideas without adding any fresh insights. This redundancy is particularly frustrating given the book's claim of providing "new" strategies to achieve financial success.

"I Will Teach You To Be Rich" fails to deliver any real value, leaving the reader with the impression that the author's primary goal was to cash in on the popularity of personal finance books rather than genuinely help their audience. The only thing that this book teaches is the importance of doing proper research before spending money on something that promises to "change your life."

I am shocked this guy was able to land a Netflix show.

Netflix has a reputation for producing high-quality, binge-worthy content, but "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" is a glaring exception to this rule. Based on the abysmal book of the same name, this show takes an already terrible source material and somehow manages to make it even worse. From its horrendous execution to its lack of educational value, the show is an unmitigated disaster.

The show's creators clearly attempted to replicate the success of other financial advice series by combining elements of reality TV, expert interviews, and personal stories. Unfortunately, they fail miserably on all fronts. The reality segments are staged and awkward, the expert interviews are superficial and uninformative, and the personal stories are bland and lack any real emotional impact.

One of the most significant issues with the series is its insistence on sticking to the same generic financial advice found in the book. The show simply regurgitates the same tired, basic concepts without providing any concrete strategies or actionable tips for viewers. This oversight leaves the audience with no real takeaways or tools to improve their financial situation.

The show's host adds another layer of irritation to this already painful viewing experience. Their attempts at humor are cringeworthy, and their lack of charisma and screen presence makes it difficult to engage with the content. Instead of providing valuable insights or engaging storytelling, the host seems more focused on delivering one-liners and catchphrases that fail to resonate with the audience.

In conclusion, "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" is a horribly written, superficial, and unhelpful book that provides no real financial advice. Instead of wasting your time and money on this literary catastrophe, do yourself a favor and seek out reputable sources of financial knowledge. There are countless books and resources available that offer practical, proven strategies for achieving financial success – this is not one of them.

This book is an absolute must-read for anyone looking to take control of their personal finances and build wealth. The six-week program is easy to follow and provides clear, actionable steps for readers to implement in their own lives. The book is written in a conversational tone that makes it easy to understand, even for those who are not financial experts.

One of the things I love about this book is that it emphasizes the importance of taking action. Sethi provides practical advice on how to automate your finances, negotiate your bills, and invest wisely. He also addresses the emotional aspects of money, such as guilt and shame, and offers strategies for overcoming these feelings.

Another great feature of this book is that it is tailored to the modern age. Sethi understands that many of us are living in a world of digital banking and online shopping, and he provides specific advice for how to navigate these new financial landscapes. He also includes a section on entrepreneurship and building a side hustle, which is especially relevant in today's gig economy.

Overall, I highly recommend "I Will Teach You to Be Rich" to anyone looking to improve their financial situation. The book is well-written, practical, and full of valuable insights. Whether you're just starting out on your financial journey or you're looking to take your wealth-building to the next level, this book is a great resource that will help you achieve your goals. I personally recommend this book and Retire Before Mom and Dad by Rob Berger to friends.

Really nice book for anyone getting started with personal finance

This book suits those people whose personal financial management is in a mess. But if you are willing to read a book about personal finance, then I guess it’s unlikely you are so careless about money. So people who really need this book might never read it. And those who read it might not really need to read this book. It’s still an OK book I learnt something even though I think it can be much much more concise. 10 pages are enough to cover all the contents.

I was hoping this book would have some insightful discussions about how to think about money or new ideas, but basically it's a retread of the same old budgeting techniques that have been discussed ad nauseum by every other boring financial book out there. The author claims you don't have to use a budget or be excessively frugal and then pretty much everything he recommends is just about the same thing as using a budget, and the micromanaging of every single aspect of your money. I am surprised that this has such good reviews. Much better books I would recommend are the Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgensen, the psychology of money by Morgan Housel, and of course, The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason. No one wants to micromanage every aspect of their money. What people need are ideas about how to develop effective mental models for thinking about money and how to change your behaviors to fit that model. This book does not do that and it was quite a boring read.