The Lack of Money is the Root of All Evil, Andrew Leckey
“The Lack of Money is the Root of All Evil” by Andrew Leckey is a must read. Through the timeless life lessons of Mark Twain, Leckey shows how having money can open up a world of opportunities in ways never before imagined.
This book is so versatile, it runs through information on: investing, saving money, seeking opportunities, making your own luck, success, and much, much more.
I initially read this book to sharpen my investing knowledge, but after reading it, my whole outlook on business and money definitely changed for the good. I never knew how smart, innovative, and clever Mark Twain was.
In school, I only learned about Mark Twain the author, never Mark Twain the businessman and investor. Wow, little did my teachers know. Whether you’re an investor or young entrepreneur, this book is a gem.
Throughout Twain’s life he has acquired massive amounts of wealth through numerous successes and has also suffered extreme poverty through mistakes and lost opportunities. Through his words, Leckey is able to pass on Twain’s lessons in a clear-cut way that can be applied to entrepreneurs seeking to build a business and become a player in the market.
One of my favorite sections of the book is the beginning of chapter 32 when Mark Twain is quoted: “We needed three dollars and I didn’t know where to get it. While we were in a quandary I espied a valuable dog on the street. I picked up the canine and sold him to a man for three dollars. Afterward the dog owner of the dog came along and I got three dollars from him for telling where the dog was. So I went back and gave the three dollars to the man whom I sold it to, and I have lived honestly ever since.”
Awesome book, get yourself a copy.
[…] “We needed three dollars and I didn’t know where to get it. While we were in a quandary I espied a valuable dog on the street. I picked up the canine and sold him to a man for three dollars. Afterward the dog owner of the dog came along and I got three dollars from him for telling where the dog was. So I went back and gave the three dollars to the man whom I sold it to, and I have lived honestly ever since.” -Mark Twain (credit) […]