Book · Editorial review
MONEY: Master the Game
A wide-ranging financial motivation book that can generate useful questions about saving and investing, but cannot promise financial freedom.
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The book's approach
Tony Robbins combines interviews with prominent investors and a seven-step framework for thinking about financial security. The publisher describes topics including saving, investing, financial myths and planning for income later in life. Originally published in 2014, the book brings a motivational voice to a complex subject. [1]
What to take seriously
The constructive starting point is to become an informed participant in decisions about your money. Asking about costs, risks, incentives and the purpose of a product is more useful than relying on the confidence of its seller. A compelling interview can introduce an idea worth studying further.
Famous investors do not provide a universally suitable portfolio. Their access, resources, objectives and tolerance for losses may differ greatly from yours. Long-term security cannot be guaranteed by a short sequence of steps, and products, regulations and tax treatment change. Much of the book's discussion also assumes U.S. financial institutions.
This is a possible starting point for motivated learners who are willing to check details with current, independent sources. It is not a reason to buy a product, borrow to invest or copy a portfolio without understanding the tradeoffs. Readers should distinguish motivational stories from evidence relevant to their own situation.
A seven-day question-building exercise
Choose one financial term or product you do not understand. Write down its purpose, costs, risks, withdrawal conditions and who benefits from selling it. Use official product documents and an independent educational source to fill the gaps.
Do not make a transaction as part of the exercise. Keep personal account information private. The useful outcome is being able to explain the product in plain language and identify questions for a qualified local adviser.
Discuss: What would you need to know before trusting a financial recommendation from someone impressive?
Sources and review basis
Publisher or author description, with original editorial analysis and a suggested practical experiment. The full book was not supplied.
The practical experiment and discussion questions are Môle FM editorial suggestions. The source links help you examine the book and the claims for yourself.