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  • Written by: MJ DeMarco
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  • Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (512 ratings)

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The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime

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Publisher's Summary

Has the "settle-for-less" financial plan become your plan for wealth? That plan sounds a little something like this:

"Graduate from college, get a good job, save 10% of your paycheck, buy a used car, cancel the movie channels, quit drinking expensive Starbucks mocha lattes, save and penny-pinch your life away, trust your life-savings to the stock market, and one day, when you are oh, say, 65 years old, you can retire rich."

Since you were old enough to hold a job, you've been hoodwinked to believe that wealth can be created by blindly trusting in the uncontrollable and unpredictable markets: the housing market, the stock market, and the job market. I call this soul-sucking, dream-stealing dogma "The Slowlane" - an impotent financial gamble that dubiously promises wealth in a wheelchair.

Accept the Slowlane as your financial roadmap and your financial future will blow carelessly asunder on a sailboat of hope: hope you can get a job and keep it, hope the stock market doesn't tank, hope the economy rebounds, hope, hope, and hope. Do you really want hope to be the centerpiece of your family's financial plan?

Drive the Slowlane road and you will find your life deteriorate into a miserable exhibition about what you cannot do, versus what you can. For those who don't want a lifetime subscription to "settle-for-less", there is an alternative; an expressway to extraordinary wealth capable of burning a trail to financial independence faster than any road out there. And shockingly, this road has nothing to do with jobs, 401(k), mutual funds, or a lifestyle of mediocrity.

Demand more. Change lanes and find your explosive wealth accelerator. Hit the Fastlane, crack the code to wealth, and find out how to live rich for a lifetime.

©2011 Viperion Corporation (P)2012 Viperion Corporation

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So bad

I’ve read white a few books like this now, and I made a point to get through the entire thing so I could write a fair review. Someone should let the author know that you don’t have to be an asshole to get your point across. I think that because he isn’t a particularly funny or interesting person that this is the attitude he has developed. I can’t believe I haven’t seen another review like this! He blatantly puts down some really well known books in this category (ie 4 hour work week by Tim Ferris - which he obviously didn’t even read based on the way he references it) in such a rude and condescending way. He talks to the reader like they are incompetent. He contradicts himself a lot (he basically says “the law of attraction is bullshit and you are stupid for believing it” but in the same chapter he spews LOA concepts verbatim?). There were a ton of other things that just irked me throughout the book, but I can’t put my finger on them. Maybe it was his repetitive use of terms like “flatulence” and “big boobs”. What makes all of this worse is that I didn’t close off feeling inspired or like I learned anything... just annoyed at the author and all the time I wasted. I’ve never finished a book feeling this way!

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MUST READ FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

must read for business owners or starters.
gives simple but to the point ideas. he is real no bs and this is exactly how I see the world. real world and how shit works. love love love all his books

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Loved it!

Finished it in 1 week. Couldn't stop listening. I love the style of how MJ's ideas are presented. A must read.

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Feels like a pyramid scheme pitch from start to end

The author has a constant need to tell you how rich he is, how bad conventional and some proven methods of building wealth are. In some cases just altogether uses wrong information to back up his points. 7 hours into it and I realized he still hasn’t actually provided a single guiding point other than an ongoing and what felt like never ending banter about how well he did and how awful everyone else doesn’t without actually providing any real advice. Heard great stuff about the book, was extremely let down

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  • Max
  • 2019-10-31

Great for putting on a new mindset.

Pros: will help change your mindset about the “slow lane” and many associated pitfalls. It also gives a good framework for entrepreneurs getting started.

Cons: not an overly advanced book. Also reading more books isn’t the remedy for inaction.

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excellent book

I dont like books ! Its the first book i enjoy reading/listening .Full of good information excellent source of motivation . Loved it . Just bought his second book.

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Amazing!

This is my first audiobook and wow I was expecting some guy to just read it to me but instead the author MJ himself! Instead of reading it feels like he's telling me a story, his story. I enjoyed every bit of information! easily one of my fav books of all time.

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This book will transform my life !!!

I will return with how this book has impacted my life in hopefully not too long 😄

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Great book for serious entrepreneurs

MJ doesn't meas around and tell it like it is, he provides the blue print but not the exact how to which makes the information more timeless.

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I love his character!

Definetely is different from the books i've read and I appreciate how he told us what not to do, but what to do and why. I love the amount of different knowledge he provided for us. Thank you!

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  • Iray007
  • 2015-09-22

Excellent!

I almost did not purchase this book because of the title, but I'm so glad I did! This could very easily be the best book I've read in years. I currently earn an above average income (low 6 figures). Even though I can afford a good living, I feel like saving through my 401k is not getting me anywhere fast. As a former financial advisor, I believe the author's ideas are sound and he confirms why I felt like a fraud every time I pitched stocks and mutual funds. While it has been done, it is extremely difficult to make big gains in the stock market. It's mainly a really slow game that takes more than a couple decades to work. This book presents a mental state rather than a step by step plan. The author gives many examples of fast track success stories and most importantly, he doesn't sell any of the content as "get rich easy". Oh, and there's no up selling attempts within this book!

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  • W. B. Burch
  • 2015-11-19

Cracking the code = Not going to find it here.

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Practical advice, next steps, solid tools for listener to use.

Has The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime turned you off from other books in this genre?

No. I'll not buy another book from this author though.

What three words best describe MJ DeMarco’s performance?

Self-consumed, pompous, immature

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Very little. Frankly can't think of anything he has shared that was helpful except for my thinking I should learn how to code and build my own websites.

Any additional comments?

DeMarco breaks down his basic theory on sucess breaking success into two groups, slow lane success and fast lane success. I'm in chapter 15 and so frustrated listening to the same damning example after example after example of slow lane success techniques. Each example of how other people are stupid comes dripping with an all knowing attitude while avoiding any tangible steps for you to make going forward. Granted I'm only in Chapter 15 so haven't listened to the bitter end but all I've suffered through could have been easily summarized in one chapter.Have you ever been trapped with someone who can't stop talking about themselves and how smart they are and sharing their opinions on how the world works? DeMarco may know how to make money for himself but his book is desperately short on valuable insight as to how you might be able to do it. I can sum up what I've heard so far in a couple sentences. All I keep hearing is how awesome he is, what a great life he has and how if I'm smart I'll want to be like him.Saving money, investing in mutual funds or stocks or anything like that is stupid "slow lane" thinking. You need to come up with an idea to make money like I did with my internet company and make money in the fast lane! - Now you'll be waiting to hear details or formulas helping you do the same but they won't be there. You'll just keep hearing those same two lines over and over. I'm 9 hours and 12 minutes into a 12 hour book and so far that's all I've gotten out of it. So much of it is telling you that life is short. I feel like I've wasted 9 hours of it listening to this book. I'm giving up.

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  • Matt
  • 2015-09-29

90% lecturing, 10% how to

90% lecturing, 10% how to get to fast lane. Too much chastising people for being idiots.

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  • Tony Rogers Jr
  • 2018-04-18

Wayyyy to long BUT one of the BEST books around !!

Ive read hundreds of business, financial and self-help books over the years and this has quickly become one of my favorites. Its straight-forward, NO B.S advise on creating wealth FAST.

The core message is essentially the same as the book RichDad PoorDad with a few minor differences. Both books assert if you want to be rich do what rich people do. Rich people focus on purchasing income producing assets that over time allow them to stop trading their time for money and get out of the rat-race.

RichDad says it like this - p58 "If you want to be rich, this is all you need to know. Rule#1 You must know the difference between an asset and a liability and buy assets. It is Rule #1 and is the only rule. Rich people acquire assets. The poor and middle called acquire liabilities.

FastLane says it like this p123 "The primary wealth accelerant of the rich boils down to one concept: Appreciable and controllable assets. Slowlaners and side walkers buy and sell depreciating assets that decline in value over time. Fastlaners buy and sell appreciating assets: businesses, brands, cash flows, notes, intellectual property, licenses, inventions, patents and real estate."

A few of my favorite chapters were:

Chapter 14 - The hypocrisy of gurus - which he explains how most financial gurus didn't get rich on the advise they teach. They got rich selling the slow lane idea to consumers while getting rich in the fast lane.

Chapter 17 - Switch Teams and Playbooks - which he explains the need to switch mindsets from a consumer to a producer in order to build wealth.

I also love the author's idea of wealth. Its not about the money. Real wealth is in freedom, relationships and health

Towards the end the author begins to dig into the practical how-to stuff. Providing tips on getting your business started, what business to go into, pitfalls to avoid, how to recognize business opportunities everywhere and things you'll need to learn to be successful.

There is a ton of value in this book. Repetitive at times...YES! Entirely way to long(325pages)...YES! ... A CLASSIC book that every entrepreneur should read...YES !!

Tony Rogers Jr
Author of Visionary:Making a difference in a world that needs YOU

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  • Timothy Kirkland
  • 2018-04-21

Save your time and money

I was super excited about this audiobook. After the first couple chapters I thought to myself this has got to get better but it never did. If you are looking for a book where the person does nothing but talk about himself this is it. If your looking for a book on examples of a huge ego, this is it. If you are looking for a book on entrepreneurship and ideas to help you accelerate your growth this ain’t it. Save your money save your time. Look elsewhere all he does is talk about himself or other people’s comments in his forum.

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  • Shaun Yap
  • 2015-09-29

Good insights, over the top condescension

MJ undoubtedly has pretty good thoughts and guidance when it comes to money and has fresh insights and stories from his life. The content of the book itself was helpful and actionable.

The listening experience was spoilt for me by his constant condescension, made up of thinly veiled insults and rhetoric. I know this is his persona for the book and how he stands out, but I didn't care for that too much.

I felt that the chapter break music was very jarring as well.

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  • Margaret Sandlin
  • 2016-07-15

Best I have read in a long time

What made the experience of listening to The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime the most enjoyable?

I own a business that's pretty successful but not fast lane yet like I want because I need to work on scale but MJ is dead on with his 5 commandments of fast lane business and his 3 types of people. Also he isn't a guru trying to lure you into buying more his stuff. He is truth.

Who was your favorite character and why?

MJ because he is real and I know from experiences that what he is saying is true.

What does MJ DeMarco bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I can identify with him.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Truth the Gurus Don't Want You to Know

Any additional comments?

I hope to meet MJ some day. He has inspired me to jump back into my business and rev the engine for the fast lane.

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  • Jimmy Cash
  • 2019-12-31

Second Half is a Killer

I gave a 4 stars bc the first half of the book has little value. However, the second half is a 5 star, no matter what. He gives so many valuable information that is insane.

Many people complain about the author not giving specific examples on how to start a business. He can’t do that bc that depends on the qualities of person. All he can do is to tell you about his own experiences.

To be frank, the central idea given in this book (the Fastlane) is not for everyone, including me. Why? Bc it’s has to do with the individual and his circumstances. For me (and most people), the slow lane is way more practical. Though, his advices can also be applied for the slow lane; it’s here where I give him credit. Thanks.

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  • Aaron Danielson
  • 2015-08-28

excellent.

Great story, one of the few books read by the author in which the author has a good enough voice to listen to for hours. Listened to it twice.

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  • Mike JC
  • 2015-11-12

Don't waste your time

I found myself angered at this waste of time book as it spends page upon page of insults to people who look for ways to succeed with the tools they have available.

Basically the author is a narcissist and everyone else is dumb. Even people who go out with him have to listen to his pompous fact of blaa blaa. You want inspiration, don't bother with this one. You want strategy, move on. You want creativity yeah keep walking. Enjoy this joke of a book that should've been named "I'm better than you and I drive a lambo' . I mean seriously? This guy is cheese and I could barely tolerate half of the book before returning to audible. There are better books out there - don't waste your time.

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  • Balussaud Frédéric
  • 2018-03-07

Powerful guide

MJ, you rock! This book is a piece of gold. Everything is very clear and the methodology detailed. So inspiring

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  • Thibaud Bachard
  • 2018-07-02

An amazing discovery! I strongly recommend it!

The Millionaire Fastlane is a must-have in my book collection. MJ DeMarco clarifies what I've always suspected. All the strategies I applied in my life are the good ones. Now I'm sure about one thing, success is ahead and I'm going to reap the rewards of my work very soon.
- Thibaud Bachard, Novelist

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  • Client Kindle
  • 2020-08-25

start becoming interesting when going to the point

The first part of the book didn't interest me but in the middle of the book when MJ starts going to the point and the core principles of his book is really interesting and inspirational.
thank you MJ and all people that help you get this knowledge and share it

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-07-04

Amazing

absolutely loved it, what was shared is undeniable . my life will probably never be the same

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  • WeGonnaMakeIt
  • 2023-03-23

This is the best book I got on audible this year

I have been listening to this book everyday for 3 months now, going forth between every chapter and applying what I could and I’m already seing benefits in my life. Is it easy ? Nope, but I love it.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-02-09

Best financial book

Loved it.
The best book to give you insight on how to get rich fast. Is it easy ? Nop it is hardcore but it is possible. Really good narration too

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  • safb
  • 2023-01-06

A Nothing burger

I'm frankly disappointed with this book as I was expecting much more. Nothing is new or groundbreaking. A few tips worth listening and going by which can be written in 5mns on a sheet of paper and summed up with 20 bullets points. Chapters summaries say it all. I just wished there were fast lane to the chapters summaries.

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  • Anne L.
  • 2022-07-17

Human resources system

I Have really appreciated the book, with the voice of the author. It makes me believe at what i dreamed and cut a lot of my limited beliefs

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  • Damien
  • 2021-10-30

awesome

loved it !!
Soo inspiring. No bull 🐂 shit. just what you need to listen to when you lack motivation.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-12-26

Awesomeness!!

This book simply is amazing to me, it has provided me with crystal clarity, and a road map to the life of my dreams. Although I new a lot of what have been said this book is very clear and bring a lot of subject into a simple process that will help you avoid a lot of pitfalls.
In my opinion this book is one of the best wealth creation books I've ever read.
Thank you MJ.
Love yo you all