More a philosophy of living your life well, for yourself, your family and your community. Although there's not a lot new here, I really admire the clarity of the writing and thinking. Unlike self-helpers, this isn't telling you how to get rich--in fact, Espuelas insists that if money's all you want out of life, you're bound to fail. This is about figuring out what will make you the most fulfilled human being you can be, then planning how to achieve that. If more people thought and acted like this, it'd be a much greater country than it already is. Lots of interesting historical anecdotes and stories keep it a vibrant read--in fact, the writing throughout is of a caliber you rarely see in these kinds of books. No, this book won't change your life. It doesn't promise to. But it may inspire you to do it for yourself, and that's a much better gift. Gracias, Fernando Espuelas. You're a model of what America's supposed to be all about.