This book really opens your mind about money. Like many others, I came from a middle class family, went to college, got a good eduaction. I just started my career, start buying stuff I always wanted; a classic pattern describe by the author. After reading the book, I begin to understand what I have to do to avoid mistakes many have made. Even my dad, who always tell me and my brother to get good education, work hard; begins to question some of the advises he gave us after reading 1/4 of the book.