Self-Wealth: Creating Prosperity, Serenity, and Balance in Your Life

First of all, there was something about the writing style of this book that made it a strain to read. I don't know if it's because it's the combined writing of three authors, but for a book that's not that long, and a subject that is not that difficult, I found myself struggling to get through. There are also some annoying little spelling and factual errors, like calling the legendary motivational speaker Earl Nightingale, Bill Nightingale. Nevertheless, there is enough of value here that it's worth the read. The authors give a different take on the idea of motivation to succeed, which is to find a goal bigger than yourself. Accomplish your goals not strictly for yourself but to go outside of yourself and to share your wealth with others or to fund a charity. Most other wealth gurus have this as a by-product of success rather than as an objective. The authors also focus on the improtance of controlling your own thoughts and determinig your own self-worth, and not to rely on what others think. A lot of what they say has been said by others, and perhaps more clearly and in a more interesting way, but there is enough here that it's worth going through.

This book is a clearly written account of how ballance is truly your goal on your journey to achieving your ideal state of who you want to be. Yarnell touches on some beautiful truths and principles here that anyone can use no matter what walk of life or profession. It is truly a must-have in your success library.

Three of my favorate personal development books are The Power of Positive Thinking, Think and Grow Rich, and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Now I have four. Self-Wealth restates some time proven self-development principles combined with alot of very inciteful new material. This is a book you can't put down, and I know I got more information from my second read. Great stuff!

When I was in my early twenties I bought my first "personal development" book, written by Anthony Robbins. Little did I know this would start a long journey of studying self-help litterature, listening to motivational audiotapes, and even attending a few inspirational lectures and seminars. Now, with all that I've read and all that I've studied, I must say that Self Wealth has probably had the most profound impact on me to date. And I say this even though it's been less than a week since I finished the book! Maybe it's because the timing and the message was right for me just now. Maybe it's the result of the book's powerful simplicity.. In any case, I really feel like "I got it!" Honestly, this book really tied it all together for me and I am sure it will be a tremendous asset for anyone. No matter what your background, occupation, age, sex or location may be, this book can really help you change, reach your goals and live more abundant and balanced lives. I know this without a doubt... Still, YOU need to USE the principles and ideas that are presented. In Self Wealth you will also find tips and excercises to help you do just this. Again, it's simple, it's easy and it's practical. It is all this and more... It's one GREAT, GREAT book!