Fastlane or Unscripted? Which first?

[MJ DeMarco]

After a few months post release, it's clear that many folks are reading UNSCRIPTED first (and not even knowing TMF exists) and then finding the forum.

So my question is, for those of you who read UNSCRIPTED and TMF (BOTH) and feel one or both are recommendable, which book would you recommend is read FIRST?

But after finally finishing Unscripted, I have to say it is a much better book than Millionaire Fastlane.

I agree with this statement above which is why I recommend that UNS goes first, and it has a less objectionable title. Could be a recency bias on my part however.

Please vote and let me know, gracious!

 

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[AllenCrawley]

My vote is to read Unscripted first.

 

[CPisHere]

Unscripted covers the big concepts of Fastlane, and like I said - is a much better book. I would definitely recommend it first, with Millionaire Fastlane second to dive deeper into that portion.

 

[c_morris]

Unscripted stands alone and I agree that overall it is the better book. That said, I would recommend to anyone new that they read TMF 1st.

My opinion is that it's an easier read and covers all of the fundamental topics without confusing the reader. I LOVE Unscripted but, the 1st time through I personally found the graphics distracting and some of the new terminology a bit hard to grasp. I can only imagine it would be harder for someone not familiar with your work.

 

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[TheSmokey1]

I may be in the minority in saying that I liked TMFL more. That may be because I had much more business experience by the time I read UNS, and so the first one felt more useful to me. If asked I would say TMFL first, but read them both (no matter the order).

 

[TheSmokey1]

...I LOVE Unscripted but, the 1st time through I personally found the graphics distracting and some of the new terminology a bit hard to grasp. I can only imagine it would be harder for someone not familiar with your work.

I had the same thought when reading Unscripted.

 

[lowtek]

I read TMFL first, and it was an eye opener. Just enough mindset to get you started, and the CENTS framework encapsulates the essence of good business. It's also a much shorter read.

The probability of someone finishing TMFL is probably higher, and so I recommend it first - despite how great a book unscripted is.

 

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[MarekvBeek]

To answer your question very briefly:

To my sister (Office drone) Unscripted.

To my cousin (Struggling entrepreneur) TMF.

 

[Deleted2BB3x9]

I would say read TMF first. However, if I could only read one of the books it would be Unscripted.

 

[JAJT]

and it has a less objectionable title.

I have to agree.

I'll tell someone that "this business book I know of changed my life" and their eyes will brighten up and they'll lean in interested but the second I say "it's call the Millionaire Fastlane" they immediately lose that spark of interest and look at me like I'm selling snake oil from the back of a white van marked "free candy".

One of the best books on business I've ever read and I still recommend it all the damn time but the title is a really effective non-starter for some folks who may otherwise have given it a chance. Which pains me to say, it really does.

 

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[inputchip]

The probability of someone finishing TMFL is probably higher, and so I recommend it first - despite how great a book unscripted is.

+1

TMF is like an appetizer, it has all the right ingredients of a meal, and it's enough to satisfy you for a little while, but eventually it just makes you hungry for more. Unscripted is the full meal deal.

 

[sam9530130]

I think TMF should be read first. I thought it was a "better" introduction to the concepts even though I prefer UNSCRIPTED overall

 

[c4n]

I finished TMF a while ago and am one third through Unscripted.

As a non-native speaker I find Unscripted more challenging than TMF, but it gives a way broader perspective. I recommend:

1. read TMF
2. get your hands dirty in business
   
3. read Unscripted while executing #2

 

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[MidwestLandlord]

Without my own bias getting in the way, and just judging off of people's reactions when I've given them away...

Unscripted first, based solely off the title and cover copy.

 

[SquatchMan]

Millionaire Fastlane is a better intro book to entrepreneurship it just needs to come with a strong personal recommendation to get over the hesitancy about the title.

I preface my recommendations with: "I know the title might sound a little corny/scammy. BUT trust me it is the complete opposite. The author nukes MLM, Pyramid schemes, get rich easy, scams, etc. and basically explains how a successful business owner THINKS about business and their time. No exact steps either."

Honestly, I think people are much more inclined to buy it because I have to explain my reasoning. Everyone I've told about it loves it... no one is taking action, but that's fairly typical tbh. At least they got a new lens.

 

[Iammelissamoore]

In reading both books, I still believe TMF should be first and then Unscripted.

I found that TMF was a wonderful introduction for people looking to make the mindset change required for business, thus, it introduces the individual to the possibilities of not only going into business, but the possibilities of creating mind-blowing success - which is usually a far-fetched thought for many people.

I found Unscripted was a beautiful continuation of the introduction received from TMF, as Unscripted goes a lot more in depth with the philosophies introduced in TMF.

 

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[G-Man]

I would say TMF for one reason: It had more of your origin story. This gave the book credibility, which then carried over into UnScripted.

Probably depends on the person. UnScripted is definitely broader.

 

[Alexander K.]

I vote for TMF first.

In my case, I got the UNSCRIPTED, possibly as a result of reacting to some ad, started reading it and then found out about the TMF. So I got the TMF Kindle version and then the Audible version as well, or maybe vice versa. I actually liked the title, maybe because I am not overfed with this kind of literature, I am quite selective. So I got the TMF and only after reading it (no, not reading, listening on Audible) returned to the UNSCRIPTED. To be honest, the way how TMF started was a bit repetitive. But when it came to describing the Fast Lane, it got me ignited, I resonated with it very strongly. So I did enjoy the book.

I am now in the second half of UNSCRIPTED and there are a few very valuable insights indeed, my favorite is about delivering value, but as I am not an American, all the 401k and stocks investment info is of no interest to me. I am still hoping that something powerful will kick in soon, as it did with TMF.

 

[JAJT]

I would say TMF for one reason: It had more of your origin story. This gave the book credibility,

You know, this is probably the reason that "How to Get Rich" by Felix Dennis is one of my favorite business books. It's like 70% biography and 30% advice but it all feels incredibly real and makes you really trust everything being said.

 

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[drleeds]

After a few months post release, it's clear that many folks are reading UNSCRIPTED first (and not even knowing TMF exists) and then finding the forum.

So my question is, for those of you who read UNSCRIPTED and TMF (BOTH) and feel one or both are recommendable, which book would you recommend is read FIRST?



I agree with this statement above which is why I recommend that UNS goes first, and it has a less objectionable title. Could be a recency bias on my part however.

Please vote and let me know, gracious!

I read Unscripted First and then TMF. I feel that this is the appropriate order. Both books are excellent and they are not redundant. Both books should be read.

I almost didn't read TMF because you said in a podcast interview that Unscripted stands on its own and I mistook this to mean that it is all inclusive, meaning that TMF does not have to be read if I read Unscripted. I understand that you do not want to come off as doing a hard sell for your books in podcast interviews, but I would recommend highly that if someone reads one of the books, they should definitely read the other.

 

[E-Sharp]

It was because the title "The Millionaire Fastlane" seemed so unbelievable that it stood out to me amongst all the other books you see on amazon when you buy one and it shows what other buyers purchased. I clicked on it precisely because it sounded like BS and I wanted to amuse myself. So I did the "look inside the book" thing, found it compelling, bought it, etc.

Just wanted to offer that, since I do know that the title turns some people off... but it got me to look at it.

I'm only 3/4 through Unscripted so won't weigh in just yet on that question.

 

[c4n]

I finished TMF a while ago and am one third through Unscripted.

As a non-native speaker I find Unscripted more challenging than TMF, but it gives a way broader perspective. I recommend:

1. read TMF
2. get your hands dirty in business
   
3. read Unscripted while executing #2

Screw that. Just finished Unscripted. It's levels better. Read Unscripted first.

 

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[Invictus]

If you're going to read both? Start with TMF. It's easier and gives a good overall grasp.

If you could only read one? Unscripted. It's honestly a better book (although TMF is still fantastic), simply because there is so much. It may be the only business book anyone would ever need to read. It deals with everything.

But, that's its problem. It can be a bit scary and threatening because there's so much. If someone is new to entrepreneurship, it can overwhelm them.

 

[Artemisia]

I would say Unscripted as well, maybe it is just because it was the first book I have read. It is an inspirational book, it definitely makes you crave for more information which TMF provides. Also, although it is just "judging a book by its cover" Unscripted is a much more approachable title to a lot of people.

 

[biophase]

My vote is TMF first.

 

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[Jurica22]

I've personally read TMFL, but still haven't got my hands on Unscripted.

With that being said, just ordered it from Amazon and can't wait to read it!

 

[ZF Lee]

I finished TMF a while ago and am one third through Unscripted.

As a non-native speaker I find Unscripted more challenging than TMF, but it gives a way broader perspective. I recommend:

1. read TMF
2. get your hands dirty in business
   
3. read Unscripted while executing #2

Second that!
I followed this path btw.

But yes, you can read UNSCRIPTED as a whole read. Everything is there on beliefs overriding and execution frameworks. Even though the wealth equations are not included, we would understand the parameters of the Fastlane and Slowlane equations in terms of TIME.

 

[McFirewavesJr]

I'd say Unscripted first for most people and TMF for those who are already engaged in the entrepreneurial game.

I personally found more value in TMF because I had my FTE years ago and was looking for technical knowledge on how to attain financial freedom. If I was still working a job and looking for a way out, I'd definitely find Unscripted more helpful.

 

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[garyjsmith]

It depends. I'm glad I read/listened to TMF first

BUT

when I recommend the books to someone, like @MarekvBeek, I gauge who they are. If they're a sidewalker and believe they can only make $12/hr, I send them Unscripted. If they're aspiring, I'll send TMF. You know the main reason? I want them to bite, and I'm afraid a sidewalker will see 'Millionaire' and be like "dur, yeah right, sure"

 

[lewj24]

I vote TMF first.

It changed the way I look at life. It was the missing piece to the puzzle that I was unable to solve myself. It was the truth that I was looking for that nobody had ever explained to me. I felt something was wrong subconsciously but couldn't put my finger on it. After searching tons of books (a mix of slowlane and fastlane) I finally stumbled upon TMF and it explained everything that I didn't even know I questioned. It gave me the answers I was looking for to the questions I couldn't come up with, but knew that I had once I read the answers.

One example was the compound interest 40 year gamble thing. College had taught me to invest for retirement. I fooled around with compound interest numbers in my calculator and figured out quickly that the bigger the investment the better the return. My inner logic told me to win that game I needed a big income. After asking people how to make a big income I was told it would take years and to be more realistic. I agreed with them, after all, everyone telling me this was smarter and more successful than I was. And all the professors had PhD's so i trusted them.

But it never felt right.

I forgot I even questioned the above slowlane retirement plan until TMF jogged my memory. TMF gave me the answers I had been looking for without me even knowing the questions.

TMF stereotyped the sidewalk, slowlane, and fastlane in such a way that really changes your perspective on money and how people use it. It explained the habits of the poor, mediocre, and rich. It talked about the process, which I had never heard explained before but is so vital. It talked about CENTS. It talked about time management. It talked about the choices we make every single day and how they impact your life.

Everything was explained in such a common sense way that it all clicked. It wasn't too complex but it wasn't fluff. It was the perfect mix of explanations backed up with logic and reasoning. It was almost like you didn't have to take notes. You just read it and knew. Unscripted has a bunch of weird words and jargon that you have to focus on and memorize.

I raved about TMF to my friends who asked me how I knew it wasn't all a lie. What proof did this author have to back up his claims, after all he could be lying like the rest of the slowlane authors that I bashed on. They had a point. What proof did I have? My answer: logic, common sense, the feeling of no longer not understanding what was wrong. The reason my friends questioned the book was because they didn't question life like I did. They never questioned college, careers, retirement, etc (like I did without realizing it) instead they questioned the book. That is why to them TMF doesn't make sense. TMF had the answers I was looking for and it changed my life.

Unscripted doesn't really answer my questions like TMF did. Unscripted is a more focused blueprint on how to do it. I feel like people should read TMF first to figure out the missing pieces to the puzzle like I did. The common sense answers to the questions we cannot explain. The things nobody teaches. That's the shit that convinced me. Unscripted just reinforced those beliefs afterwords.

Maybe it is because I found TMF before I found Unscripted. If it was reversed maybe I'd be singing a different tune...

But I doubt it.

I don't know when I'll be rich but TMF will always be my favorite book. I've never had something impact my life like that.

P.S. I gave a copy of TMF to my friend last year who was going the slowlane road. He completed his 4.0 MBA 4 months ago and had dreamed about becoming a millionaire CEO for a fortune 500 company since he was 13. He's the only friend of mine that actually read TMF after I praised it to everyone. He quit his straight out of college 50k a year job with benefits and is now starting a business with me. I don't think Unscripted has the same initial impact as TMF.

P.P.S. MJ's voice in TMF Audible version is way better and impactful than the guy in Unscripted's Audible version. I refuse to listen to that. I can't do it.. another plus for TMF in my opinion.