Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan Summary
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Forget inheritance myths - "Everyday Millionaires" reveals how 10,000 ordinary Americans built wealth through discipline, not privilege. Did you know 93% credit hard work over high salaries? Join the movement that's rewriting financial freedom at an average age of just 49.
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The Millionaire Myth: What Really Makes People Wealthy
What if everything you believed about millionaires was wrong? Chris Hogan's groundbreaking research-the largest study of millionaires ever conducted with over 10,000 participants across all 50 states-shatters our most cherished beliefs about wealth. Forget luxury cars and inherited fortunes. The real millionaires in America are hiding in plain sight: your child's teacher, the farmer at the market, or your insurance agent. These everyday millionaires built wealth not through luck or privilege, but through consistent habits anyone can adopt. The data tells a surprising story: 79% of millionaires received no inheritance whatsoever. Eight out of ten came from families at or below middle-class income levels. The "lucky millionaire" myth crumbles under scrutiny-76% believe anyone can become wealthy through discipline and hard work. What looks like luck to outsiders is actually decades of consistent effort. As Seneca noted, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." Consider Sandra, a former police officer who accumulated $2.3 million over forty years without receiving an inheritance or starting a business. Her wealth came from setting early financial goals and maintaining disciplined habits throughout her life-not from special advantages unavailable to ordinary people.
The Unsexy Investment Strategy That Actually Works
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth
Taking Control: The Millionaire Mindset
Living Below Your Means: The Millionaire Lifestyle
The Power of Consistency and Hard Work
Your Path to Financial Independence
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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