Comments on: Book Review: The Engine of America http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:43:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Money Links - Loonie, Options, RESP. | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15735 Money Links - Loonie, Options, RESP. | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-15735 [...] Congrats to The Financial Blogger for winning the top commenter contest for Oct 2007.  He will receive a free copy of "The Engine of America". [...]

[...] Congrats to The Financial Blogger for winning the top commenter contest for Oct 2007.  He will receive a free copy of "The Engine of America". [...]

]]> By: Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15205 Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:33:28 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-15205 [...] one week remaining for the top commentator contest!  For those of you out of the loop, i'm giving away a free book to the October top [...]

[...] one week remaining for the top commentator contest!  For those of you out of the loop, i'm giving away a free book to the October top [...]

]]> By: Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15206 Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:33:28 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-15206 [...] one week remaining for the top commentator contest!  For those of you out of the loop, i'm giving away a free book to the October top [...]

[...] one week remaining for the top commentator contest!  For those of you out of the loop, i'm giving away a free book to the October top [...]

]]> By: An American Hedge Fund Book Contest Winners! | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14750 An American Hedge Fund Book Contest Winners! | Million Dollar Journey Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:32:28 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14750 [...] another note, I have another book contest already underway.  The top commentator of Oct 2007 will get a free copy of "The Engine of [...]

[...] another note, I have another book contest already underway.  The top commentator of Oct 2007 will get a free copy of "The Engine of [...]

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14619 FrugalTrader Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:37:32 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14619 Hey Gates, where have you been? Yea, the tips are pretty standard. But in my opinion, what makes this book good is that he uses real life entrepreneurs to backup his statements. Hey Gates, where have you been?

Yea, the tips are pretty standard. But in my opinion, what makes this book good is that he uses real life entrepreneurs to backup his statements.

]]> By: Gates VP http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14618 Gates VP Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:32:28 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14618 Thanks for the review FT, but the only innovative thing that I can see here is the 50 pages of americo-centric information. Of course, those 50 pages are clearly the author's forte given his background. But the rest of the tips just read like a standard issue top 10 (top 8?) list for running your own business. In fact, I'm pretty sure that my <i>Small Business Kit for Dummies (for Canadians)</i> covered all of these points, if not <i>exactly</i> these points, with examples of their own. Given that your readership is primarily Canadian, it seems kind of pointless to recommend a book that's 25% useless and 75% redundant. Just my $0.02 (I'll still be here tomorrow). Thanks for the review FT, but the only innovative thing that I can see here is the 50 pages of americo-centric information. Of course, those 50 pages are clearly the author’s forte given his background.

But the rest of the tips just read like a standard issue top 10 (top 8?) list for running your own business. In fact, I’m pretty sure that my Small Business Kit for Dummies (for Canadians) covered all of these points, if not exactly these points, with examples of their own.

Given that your readership is primarily Canadian, it seems kind of pointless to recommend a book that’s 25% useless and 75% redundant.

Just my $0.02 (I’ll still be here tomorrow).

]]> By: Nabloid http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14598 Nabloid Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:55:56 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14598 I'll review some books too! Great review btw! Sounds like an interesting book! I’ll review some books too! Great review btw! Sounds like an interesting book!

]]> By: Blain Reinkensmeyer http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14595 Blain Reinkensmeyer Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:24:26 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14595 No problem FT, it works like a charm to spur some extra comments! Hey, count me in please :) Also check your email, sent you my posts for Friday. No problem FT, it works like a charm to spur some extra comments! Hey, count me in please :) Also check your email, sent you my posts for Friday.

]]> By: Bubs http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14584 Bubs Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:04:00 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14584 Just thought I would stop by and see what your blog is all about, your always commenting on the same blogs as me. On the topic of the book I think The Wealthy Canadian nailed it, most people underestimate the amount of time needed to start a successful business. I myself was guilty of this same thing when I started daytrading, was expecting good results right away. Just thought I would stop by and see what your blog is all about, your always commenting on the same blogs as me.

On the topic of the book I think The Wealthy Canadian nailed it, most people underestimate the amount of time needed to start a successful business. I myself was guilty of this same thing when I started daytrading, was expecting good results right away.

]]> By: Telly http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14576 Telly Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:55:56 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14576 Ft, we own two student rental properties that we manage ourselves (for the most part). We spent a lot of time on pretty serious renos on one of the houses over the summer so it's probably skewing my perception a bit! Ft, we own two student rental properties that we manage ourselves (for the most part). We spent a lot of time on pretty serious renos on one of the houses over the summer so it’s probably skewing my perception a bit!

]]> By: the Wealthy Canadian http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14575 the Wealthy Canadian Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:46:22 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14575 A business is a lot of work. Most people dream of striking out on their own and being 'free.' They often don't realize that being self-employed may take far more time than a nine-to-fiver. A business is a lot of work. Most people dream of striking out on their own and being ‘free.’ They often don’t realize that being self-employed may take far more time than a nine-to-fiver.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14572 FrugalTrader Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:35:11 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14572 Telly, how many rental units do you own? Do you manage them yourself or through a property manager? Telly, how many rental units do you own? Do you manage them yourself or through a property manager?

]]> By: Telly http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14566 Telly Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:10:53 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14566 Ooo, good contest idea. :) I'm actually not interested in this book...I'm too lazy to start my own business. ;) I do agree that there's a lot of work involved in owning (and especially starting up) your own business. In fact, sometimes owning rental properties feels like too much work. Ooo, good contest idea. :)

I’m actually not interested in this book…I’m too lazy to start my own business. ;) I do agree that there’s a lot of work involved in owning (and especially starting up) your own business. In fact, sometimes owning rental properties feels like too much work.

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14565 The Financial Blogger Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:45:42 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14565 FP, be prepared to stick to your keyboard for another 2 weeks ;-D FT, you are courageous, that's a lot of piece of paper, I hope you have a big hat ;-) FP, be prepared to stick to your keyboard for another 2 weeks ;-D

FT, you are courageous, that’s a lot of piece of paper, I hope you have a big hat ;-)

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14564 FrugalTrader Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:33:22 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14564 FB, yes, i'm manually extracting all the names into a "hat" per se, and going to be doing the draw tonight or tomorrow. I will be announcing the winners this Friday or Saturday. Jonathan: Yes, the book does emphasize hard work which I agree is one of the most underrated requirement of entrepreneurship. FP: Looks like your in the running for top spot! FB, yes, i’m manually extracting all the names into a “hat” per se, and going to be doing the draw tonight or tomorrow. I will be announcing the winners this Friday or Saturday.

Jonathan: Yes, the book does emphasize hard work which I agree is one of the most underrated requirement of entrepreneurship.

FP: Looks like your in the running for top spot!

]]> By: FourPillars http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14562 FourPillars Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:34:18 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14562 Top commentator eh?? You're going to get some lame comments out of that kind of contest, but not from me! (I hope) :) Mike Top commentator eh??

You’re going to get some lame comments out of that kind of contest, but not from me! (I hope) :)

Mike

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14559 Jonathan Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:34:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14559 You know what gets me is when people think success comes from limited work. It sounds like this book emphasizes hard work (planning/overcoming challenges) which makes it sound legit. When I see the infomercials saying I can make 10k/day working just a few hours per day, I roll my eyes. Both my mother-in-law and I are small business owners. I don't know two people who work harder. You know what gets me is when people think success comes from limited work. It sounds like this book emphasizes hard work (planning/overcoming challenges) which makes it sound legit. When I see the infomercials saying I can make 10k/day working just a few hours per day, I roll my eyes. Both my mother-in-law and I are small business owners. I don’t know two people who work harder.

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14557 The Financial Blogger Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:27:25 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14557 Here you go! another war of comments :-D I love them ! Hey FT, what happened to the 5 copies of "An American Hedge Fund" ? And where do you take the time to read all of this? Thx for hosting those contests! Here you go! another war of comments :-D I love them !

Hey FT, what happened to the 5 copies of “An American Hedge Fund” ? And where do you take the time to read all of this?

Thx for hosting those contests!

]]> By: Book Reviews » Blog Archive » Book Review: The Engine of America http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14556 Book Reviews » Blog Archive » Book Review: The Engine of America Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:34:20 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/book-review-the-engine-of-america.htm#comment-14556 [...] Million Dollar Journey wrote an interesting post today on Book Review: The Engine of AmericaHere’s a quick excerpt The book reviews keep rolling in! Since doing my last book review on “An American Hedge Fund”, Hector Barreto contacted me to request a review his new book “The Engine of America: The Secrets … like a free copy of this book keep reading to the end of this review. For those of you considering Posted in Million Dollar Journey ( 351 links from 157 sites) by MillionDollarJourney [...]

[...] Million Dollar Journey wrote an interesting post today on Book Review: The Engine of AmericaHere’s a quick excerpt The book reviews keep rolling in! Since doing my last book review on “An American Hedge Fund”, Hector Barreto contacted me to request a review his new book “The Engine of America: The Secrets … like a free copy of this book keep reading to the end of this review. For those of you considering Posted in Million Dollar Journey ( 351 links from 157 sites) by MillionDollarJourney [...]

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