Millionaires live lavishly. They fly private jets, drive sleek Bentleys, and wear the newest designer clothes. They also live in expensive houses in Beverly Hills and Atherton. Or is that all fantasy? The reality is much different. Show notes Free audiobook Read on your terms. Get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic, and animated version of this summary of The Millionaire Next Door and 300,000 more books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now.  What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis. Life gets busy. Has The Millionaire Next Door been on your reading list? Learn the key insights of this book now. We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko’s classic book on personal finance habits to become a millionaire, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details. StoryShots Summary and Analysis of The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko Introduction Millionaires live lavishly. They fly private jets, drive sleek Bentleys, and wear the newest designer clothes. They also live in expensive houses in Beverly Hills and Atherton. Or is that all fantasy? The reality is much different. Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko claim to have discovered the greatest secret of America's real millionaires. In their book, The Millionaire Next Door, they reveal their discoveries about the simple lifestyle of America's millionaires. The Millionaire Next Door has one core premise. You can become financially successful too if you avoid spending more than you earn, commit to investing, and plan your finances well. “The implication of The Millionaire Next Door…is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune.” - Forbes (00:00) Introduction and Welcome (01:20) Introduction to The Millionaire Next Door (02:15) About the Authors: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko (04:11) Key Insight #1: Millionaires Don't Spend as Much as They Earn (07:10) Key Insight #2: Millionaires Devote Time and Energy to Building Wealth (10:17) Key Insight #3: Millionaires Rank Financial Independence Over Luxe Social Status (12:44) Conclusion and Next Steps for The Millionaire Next Door This episode was first published on Nov 12, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices