Die with Zero
Die with Zero
Bill Perkins
Anthony Pompliano
A fantastic book with a simple message. - Anthony Pompliano
Ali Abdaal
A practical guide to getting the most out of your money. - Ali Abdaal
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Die with Zero

Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

Bill Perkins
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Bill Perkins
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In "Die with Zero," Bill Perkins delivers a groundbreaking and invigorating perspective on personal finance that flips conventional wisdom on its head. This is not just another financial advice book urging you to save for retirement; instead, Perkins challenges readers to live fully by spending wisely. His philosophy is simple yet profound: work hard, earn money, but make sure you spend it all before you leave this world. Perkins argues that accumulating wealth for wealth's sake is a wasted opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of life that only money can buy. Through engaging narratives and practical strategies, he introduces the concept of "experience bucketing," guiding readers on how to allocate their finances for maximum enjoyment at every stage of life, ensuring that no moment is left unexperienced. Perkins' insights are bolstered by compelling research from psychology and behavioral finance, illustrating the diminishing returns of hoarded wealth compared to the immeasurable value of unforgettable experiences. "Die with Zero" is more than a financial planning book—it's a manifesto for a life well-lived, urging you to evaluate your "net worth curve" and invest in experiences that promise to enrich your soul. Whether you're in your twenties setting out on your career path or navigating the twilight years, Perkins' method offers a radical blueprint for balancing wealth accumulation with life's fleeting moments. Prepare to be inspired to spend your money in ways that will fill your life with meaning and joy, ensuring that when your time comes, you'll leave with memories, not just money.

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Released
2020
28 Jul
Length
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A practical guide to getting the most out of your money. - Ali Abdaal
A fantastic book with a simple message. - Anthony Pompliano
I hope my message has at least jarred you into rethinking the standard and conventional approaches to living one’s life—get a good job, work hard through endless hours, and then retire in your sixties or seventies and live out your days in your so-called golden years. But I still ask you: Why wait until your health and life energy have begun to wane? Rather than just focusing on saving up for a big pot full of money that you will most likely not be able to spend in your lifetime, live your life to the fullest now: Chase memorable life experiences, give money to your kids when they can best use it, donate money to charity while you’re still alive. That’s the way to live life. Remember: In the end, the business of life is the acquisition of memories. So what are you waiting for?
— Bill Perkins, Die with Zero

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