| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 209 pages : illustrations, charts ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"more information you can't afford to live without." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-205). |
| Summary |
The next 20 years will be completely different from the past. Current global trends are bleak: weak economic growth, too much debt, declining incomes for the lower 99%, a dangerous addiction to fossil fuels, and ecological destruction - just to name a few. Many of us understandably feel resigned to an eroding standard of living in the years to come. At best. But what if we told you that there are specific, attainable steps you can take today that can limit your vulnerability to these trends and help you be: Richer, Live with greater purpose, Healthier, More valued by others, Happier, Safer from harm. That's exactly what Prosper! offers: a blueprint for taking control of and improving your destiny. It outlines practical, actionable investments of your time & resources that will ensure you enjoy greater prosperity in your life, whatever the future may bring. In Prosper!, Martenson and Taggart will explain: The trends mostly likely to shape your life over the next 20 years, Why developing resilience offers your best chance for thriving, even though society may suffer from the changes these trends may bring, How to build true wealth, What specific actions to take now to secure a prosperous future, no matter what the future holds, How everybody can benefit from this guidance, regardless of age, income or ability, How we can best serve the next generation by the actions we take today. |
| Contents |
The three E's -- Resilience : what is it, exactly? -- Resilience : why does it matter? -- Obstacles to success -- OK... so how do I develop resilience? -- Financial capital -- Living capital -- Material capital -- Knowledge capital -- Emotional capital -- Social capital -- Cultural capital -- Time capital. |
| Subject |
Sustainable development.
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Economic forecasting.
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United States -- Economic conditions -- 2009-
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Finance, Personal.
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Economic forecasting. (OCoLC)fst00901942
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Economic history. (OCoLC)fst00901974
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Finance, Personal. (OCoLC)fst00924449
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Sustainable development. (OCoLC)fst01139731
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
Since 2009
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| Added Author |
Taggart, Adam, author.
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Kiyosaki, Robert T., 1947- writer of foreword.
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| ISBN |
9781937832766 (paperback) |
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1937832767 (paperback) |
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