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Taking Stock

A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life
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"Written by a hospice doctor with a unique front-row seat to the regrets of his dying patients, this book will remind you to take stock of life now, before it is too late. The goal of financial independence is to have the economic fuel to live a full life and avoid regret. Taking Stock is your guide to taking control of your finances and investing in yourself "--

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Learn what the end of life can teach us about the secret to financial independence and making every moment count with this life-altering collection of tips from Dr. Jordan Grumet, host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, featuring a foreword written by Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or Your Life.

Written by a hospice doctor with a unique front-row seat to the regrets of his dying patients, this book will remind you to take stock of life now, before it is too late. The goal of financial independence is to have the economic fuel to live a full life and avoid regret. Taking Stock is your guide to taking control of your finances and investing in yourself. Inside you'll find:

  • The three basic archetypes of building wealth, and how to choose which is right for you
  • Time-hacking techniques to modify your perception of time passing and fill your moments with meaning
  • Tips to invest in education, family, and your own physical and mental health
  • And much more!

Don't wait until the last moment to live life to the fullest!

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Taking Stock is praised for offering a unique blend of personal finance advice with insights into living a meaningful life, drawn from the author’s experiences as a hospice doctor. Reviewers appreciate its focus on using money as a tool for freedom and fulfilment, going beyond the usual financial metrics to explore themes of purpose and life satisfaction. The book encourages readers to consider what truly matters, combining financial guidance with heartfelt stories and exercises for self-reflection, making it a valuable and compassionate resource in the personal finance genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646043545

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Ulysses Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Vicki Robin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Jordan Grumet was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1973. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jordan received his medical degree from Northwestern Universityand began practicing internal medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. He is currentlyan associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice.

After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched theEarn & Investpodcast in 2018. In 2019 he received the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast and was nominated in 2020 for Best Personal Finance Podcast of the year.

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