ReviewsI'm facing some big life decisions. Ones that intertwine money, family and work. Reading Taking Stock helped give me some clarity and confidence to move forward. As a bonus, I'm updating my will and am having conversations with my parents. This book is a joy to read and will help you take action., Jordan Grumet is a remarkable man. It is not surprising he has written this remarkable book. His hospice work and conversations with the dying have given him a very special lens into life, work and money and, critically, the balance of the three. This is a profound guide on how to live, and how to die, well., Doc G is one of the wisest voices in the personal finance world and Taking Stock is his absolute best work. After reading it, you won't be magically cured from ever feeling a sense of regret. Rather, through heartwarming stories of the terminally ill and gobs of perspective, he walks you through how to live well while financially preparing for life's unpredictability., Money is not a goal, money is a tool. Mistaking the tool for the goal can lead to unhappiness and major regret. As a hospice doctor, Jordan Grumet has had a front row seat to hearing deathbed regrets. He's also helped people plan peacefully for the last few months of their lives. He brings compassion, wisdom, and hard-won experience to this insightful reflection on the relationship between money, purpose, and happiness., Taking Stock ...is a prescriptive and compassionate guide to what matters most in our lives. Where many personal finance books focus only on the numbers, this book provides a poignant assessment of what all our financial planning is really for--deeper connections, meaning, and the courage to pursue our deepest fulfillment. Grumet combines lessons of the dying with useful exercises that encourage readers to get specific about crafting a well-lived life before it's too late., Nothing puts life and earthly worries into perspective quite like contemplating death. By viewing money through the lens of mortality, Taking Stock shows the reader how financial autonomy, prudently attained, provides a richness that goes far beyond their bank balance., As a hospice and palliative care physician, Jordan Grumet shares a one-of-a-kind perspective on personal finance. With his gift of storytelling, Dr. Grumet weaves poignant narratives into his journey to financial freedom. This book will surely resonate with anyone interested in personal finance, both inside and outside of healthcare., Taking Stock is a wonderful departure from standard personal finance books that focus more on money than on life and its purpose. Dr. Jordan Grumet's years as a hospice doctor, and the many lessons he's learned from the dying, can help us all reassess our lives so we don't look back with regret. He also challenges the many misguided ideas that have permeated the FIRE discourse, reminding us of what's truly important, both financially and in life.
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SynopsisDiscover how to make the right financial-decisions for your own unique life path with this transformative collection of personal finance tips from the host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, Dr. Jordan Grumet. Written by a hospice doctor with a front-row seat to the regrets of his dying patients, Doc G's Taking Stock is packed with powerful insights that will help you take control of your finances, invest in yourself, and live a regret-free life. Inside you'll find information like: The three basic archetypes of building wealth, and how to choose which is right for you, Time-hacking techniques to bring meaning to each moment, Tips to invest in education, family, and your own physical and mental health and much more! Book jacket., Learn what end of life can teach us about the secret to financial independence and making every moment count with this life-altering collection of tips from Dr. Jordan Grumet, host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, featuring a foreword written by Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or Your Life. Written by a hospice doctor with a unique front-row seat to the regrets of his dying patients, this book will remind you to take stock of life now, before it is too late. The goal of financial independence is to have the economic fuel to live a full life and avoid regret. Taking Stock is your guide to taking control of your finances and investing in yourself. Inside you'll find: The three basic archetypes of building wealth, and how to choose which is right for you Time-hacking techniques to modify your perception of time passing and fill your moments with meaning Tips to invest in education, family, and your own physical and mental health And much more! Don't wait until the last moment to live life to the fullest!, Written by a hospice doctor with a unique front-row seat to the regrets of his dying patients, this book will remind you to take stock of life now, before it is too late. The goal of financial independence is to have the economic fuel to live a full life and avoid regret. Taking Stock is your guide to taking control of your finances and investing in yourself. Don't wait until the last moment to live life to the fullest!, Learn what end-of-life lessons can teach us about the secret to financial freedom and making every moment count with this life-changing personal finance book from Dr. Jordan Grumet, host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, featuring a foreword by Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or Your Life. Written by a hospice doctor with a unique front-row seat to the regrets of his dying patients, this financial independence guide will inspire you to take stock of your life now--before it's too late. The goal of FI (financial independence) is to have the economic freedom to live fully and without regret. Taking Stock is your financial roadmap to taking control of your money and investing in yourself. Inside, you'll discover: The three key archetypes of wealth building, and how to choose the one that fits your goals Time-hacking strategies to reshape your perception of time and add deeper meaning to your life Tips for investing in education, family, physical health, and mental well-being And so much more! Don't wait until the last moment to live your best life, start your financial independence journey today!
LC Classification NumberBJ1581.2