I wish I had this advice 20 years ago!!!
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As a teacher myself I always felt uncomfortable making financial decisions regarding my retirement account.  I knew I needed to save yet I wanted to leave the decisions to the "experts".  Yet this approach ended up costing me many thousands of dollars due to the lack of transparency with many of the "lunchroom advisors" we as teachers are subject to at work.  I decided to begin doing my own research into investing and stumbled upon Late Bloomer Millionaires.  The authors gave me concrete examples of how to invest, which funds to study, and even tools for finding how much my existing financial advisor was costing me.  It was a revelation.  I have begun to take control of my finances and now feel empowered to make the decisions that are best for my portfolio, not my financial advisors.  This is a must read for anyone wanting to learn from the mistakes of others and then benefit from the advice of financial masters.  The authors were also on an excellent Frontline documentary regarding retirement accounts.
3415507
Why I waited so long into my 20's to read this book I don't know. Actually I do.. it wasn't around.

But now it is and post grads worldwide should be thankful this book's here to save them! It would have helped me out tons in many dating-scene situations I put myself through since I've graduated college 5 years ago.

This book can help you dominate your 20's and if you ask me, your 30's too.
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SAVE yourself thousands of dollars in marital therapy, or even millions of dollars from a divorce proceeding. This book SHOULD BE REQUIRED READING for any and all couples looking to get married, live together and those already married as well.
Been married for 21 years, mostly happy, sometimes unhappy. 12 years ago, I came across this gem of a book, and it was the only thing I had to read on an 18-hour flight... because of it, I can now say I have been extremely happily married for the past 12 years.
If you are young or old, this book is a must read. For as long as you heed its advice, It will help you pick the right men or the right woman for you to be in a relationship with.
I wish I could give it 10 Stars...  5 hill have to do.
428303
I wish I had this when I was 20! So helpful, practical and deep. Well-written and to the heart. Read this book before you pass it along to your twentysomething child or friend.
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I am almost done reading this book for the second time around. I know I will read it again in the future. I absolutely loved it.  I wish I knew all this information before I ever dated anyone in my life. If anyone reading this review feels that they always end up with the wrong person or attract losers, then I strongly urge you to read this book before you date another person or even think about getting married. It could save you a lot of heartache. I feel that the information in this book is that powerful. Many, many people are in relationships and/or getting married for the wrong reasons. (Loneliness, Neediness, social pressures, etc.) That's why the divorce rate is so high. This book shows you what you need to know about YOURSELF first before you can be in a healthy relationship with someone else.  It teaches us  that we must love ourselves first before we can love someone else and how to go about doing that.

It also goes into great detail about why we individually attract the types of partners we attract in our lives and how we can change that if we are unhappy with who we are attracting. The main point of the book is that our thoughts about ourselves TRULY influence how others perceive us and treat us. For example: If we are very critical of ourselves, then, we will attract people who criticize us.

The author also explains how to build self esteem and avoid being "needy" or "controlling". Almost every page of the book gave me at least one "A-Ha!" moment. Many pages gave me several"A-Ha" moments. It is definitely the best book on relationships I have ever read. I have read many self help books and this is one of my very favorites. It is well written and an easy read. I think very differently since I have read this book and I feel much more confidence about who I choose to date and/or marry in the future. I would love to meet the author and thank her personally for this wonderful book. I can't say enough good things about it. The last thing I will say to anyone reading this is: NEVER, EVER FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO SETTLE! WAIT FOR SOMEONE YOU TRULY LOVE! NEVER MARRY ANYONE JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE LONELY OR NEEDY! YOU WILL REGRET IT!
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I wish I had found this book and concept years ago. IF you are  in your late 20's, or in your 30's START NOW, you will NOT
regret this.  It is even for those in their 40's or 50's (and older)  Unfortunately, most people that are in their 20's or 30's don't
think in terms of when they get older.  I am almost 70 and the concept can still work for me and YOU.
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I really, honestly wish I had come across this book about 10 years ago. It would have prevented me from going through 10 extremely difficult years of ups and downs, never fully understanding why I was continuing to fail.  Bouncing from job to job, and dealing with a whole array of negative experiences.  Little did I know until reading this book, is that I was creating those conditions and experiences for myself.  This book opened my eyes like no book has ever done so before.  It's beautifully written, easy to understand, very easy to apply, and it's the kind of book that would change the state of affairs in this world if everyone HAD TO read it.

I can't say enough good about this book and the instant results it will bring.
3111123
Had great time with this book. Heard about on Fb. Bought it for my daughters and friend.  Wish I'd had this info 20 years ago!!!
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I wish I had this book decades ago. I learned all this stuff by trial and error. It should be a big help to the younger generation. People my age were once talked down to by doctors and actually "chewed out" by them. It's been my experience that doctors do listen and answer questions somewhat better than they once did. What really bugs me is the attitude of the doctor that my problem is so minor that he's only going to spend 5 minutes in the room and most of the time trying to get the results of tests from office workers is frustrating. One recently told me that they have far too many patients to call them with the results of lab work. This book tells the unvarnished truth about a hospital stay and what a nightmarish experience it can be. Even if you did all the things this book says to do, you're still going to be dealing with rude, insensitive people. I think this book is worth the read because everyone is going to be a patient and it's better to be informed.
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Please don't let the numerous 1-star ratings scare you into thinking this book is a joke because this book ROCKS!

This book totally opened my eyes to how controlling, domineering and negative I had been during my 12 year marriage.

I'm a 30-something woman, with a career, and children and divorced. Had I read this book 10 years ago, I am sure I would still be married and have a happy marriage.

This book describes how to treat your husband-- NOT change him-- and also teaches us, as women, to be more respectful and more affectionate to our men.

This book will gently show you how to give your man what he really wants and needs: respect and admiration.

I've read this book and have changed my entire outlook on male/female relationships and now have a wonderful boyfriend who is reaping all the benefits. I feel calmer, happier, treasured and adored.
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I received this book as a gift when I got married in 2009 at the age of 38.  My husband and I wanted to have children, but it was not the right time for us to start yet.  I immediately began following the author's guidance for tracking my cycles, which allowed us to avoid pregnancy.

Within a couple of months both my husband and I deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.  I packed the book in my tuff box and continued to track my cycles as best as I could during the year that I was in Iraq.  When we returned to the US, I was 40 years old.  We waited a month to de-stress and ate healthy foods, and then I got pregnant the next month.  I gave birth to my son, my first child, on the day before my 41st birthday.  Ten months later, still following the author's guidance, I became pregnant with my daughter.  She was born when I was 42, four months before I turned 43.

I honestly do not think that my pregnancies would have happened like this without this book.  This knowledge is life-changing.  I have control over my fertility without the use of chemicals or implants.  I am almost 46 now and I use the most natural method to choose whether I will become pregnant.  I just watch my body and the signs that it gives.

I cannot describe the appreciation that I feel for this author and her advice.  I wish that I was taught this information when I was a teenager.  I feel like the medical community just wanted to sell me drugs for years to control my fertility, because they thought that I was too stupid to understand and take charge of it myself.  I will share this book with my daughter one day so that she can understand the amazing abilities of her body and have the family that she wants, the way that she wants to do it.
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I read this important book 30 years ago but needed a reminder on these basic techniques that make life so much EASIER !
I wish it was  Required Reading in high school .
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This should be a must-read for all people in their late 20's who are ready to take that next step into adulthood.  This book taught me a lot about myself and showed me the experiences and problems I've had lately have been problems people and organizations have gone through for years.  I learned to trust my intuition, go with my gut, understand my own feelings, and, most importantly, I now have a clear understanding of other people's feelings.  Emotions and feelings drive the human spirit, not formulas and procedures.  I had been trained that emotions were bad for decisions, but you can't make a decision without emotions.  Above all else, this book shows to be successful in life, IQ is helpful, but EQ is the secret.  THIS IS A MUST READ !!!!
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I am so thankful to Mike Huard for writing this book! It has so many great tips in it. I believe that every woman should have a copy, read it, and share it with loved ones! I am in the business of equipping, empowering, and educating women; and I use the tips in this book to teach women at my presentations. Easy to read and understand. PLEASE get your copy today! It could literally save your life!
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I wish this book was written YEARS ago! While I was reading this informative book, I was mentally going through all the red flags of the past. The departure of my recent ex (even though I'm the one who initiated the breakup) left me reeling. I was in an off-on two year relationship with him. He was ALWAYS too busy to call me or answer my calls (even though he had all the time in the world to text), I had to schedule my phone calls with him in advance (RED FLAG) - and yet he seldom answered.

 When we broke up the first time, it was because his mom said so (RED FLAG). She didn't approve of me even though she never met me.  I had to put up with unacceptable behavior because I chose to ignore the red flags and didn't think I could do better (re-evaluation of my self-esteem was in order).

So needless to say that this book is a life-saver, especially to a gal like me whose red flag GPS system is on the fritz. I like the layout of the book. It's well-organized and well-written. The authors wrote this book in an upbeat, humorous and conversational style,  I could quote them! Here are two of my many favorites: "Conversing with some men is like talking to a bobblehead doll - they nod and nod and never say anything." "You want to be his soul provider, but instead you're his sole provider."

 Even though the authors utilize wit, it doesn't undercut the profound message. The chapters are grouped around a section which share a common core message. Within the chapters you'll find Red Flag principles. One of my favorite principles is: "If you have to think twice about whether or not the man is treating you right, you're already thinking too hard." There are WTF real stories which are outrageous and make you glad that you weren't in the girls' shoes. Between some sections (although I wished that there were more in order hone my red-flag-spotting skills) you'll find a red flag case study where you're required to spot the red flags.

If you're anything like me and often have 20/20 vision AFTER the relationship is over and left wondering why you didn't SEE it coming, then you'll find this book massively helpful in avoiding another dating disaster.

The critical reviewers have said that it's common sense or something to that effect. The rules in this books aren't ground-breaking and most of us know them, but we overlook them. Hence, the title, "relationship warning signs you totally spotted but chose to ignore."

Honestly, since the departure of my ex, I was petrified of dating again and repeating the same mistakes. However, with this book at my disposal, I have some confidence that I can now spot the red flags from the get-go. I'm so glad that the authors turned it into a book - so women like me could benefit from it.
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Every woman who wants to get their financial *** in order should read this book!  Like most working moms today I'm way too busy to think about myself.  I turned 50 this year and realized that so much of my life has gone by and I still didn't have a clear plan for my future.  Where did the time go?!
I started working with  Bridget Grimes  a few months ago on designing a plan, a path for creating the life lived on my terms.  I wish I had started planning ealier but with Bridget's help and guidance I'm feeling good about where I'm at now.  She is an amazing teacher with a generous heart. I'm so excited that her book is finally out.  Women need to take control of their own financial lives and Bridget shows us how to do that.
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I had my twins 20 years ago and just discovered this book. Ryan's advice on alignment, stretching, exercise and the like has made me look and feel flexible and more energetic in just a few weeks. Advice for life, not just those months when we're trying to reclaim our pre-pregnancy body!