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Introducing... WEALTH EXPO$ED, A Short Story By MJ DeMarco

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Finally!

I just launched a short story on Kindle (FREE if you have Kindle Unlimited)! After several weeks of modifications, I put my short-story up on Kindle. You might be familiar with it -- it is the heavily modified (and extended) version of the argument I overheard as a limousine driver. (This Kindle version is 4 times longer with 4 times the smackdown!)

Here is the synopsis:

Can a short 18-minute conversation I overheard from a millionaire make you a fortune?
It did for me.
And it can do the same for you.
Go back to 1996 and eavesdrop on the tense 18-minute argument I unwittingly heard. An altercation between two friends. One living a dream. The other faking it. Listen in on the powerful conversation that changed the trajectory of my life and ultimately made me a millionaire— many times over.
Delivered in a raw narrative form, step into my shoes as a depressed limousine driver and five-time failed entrepreneur. Witness the argument as I did, an argument that exposed wealth’s guiding first-principles. An poignant story of sacrifice, immutable regret, and life-changing insight... a transcendent tale relevant in an year, any economy, or any country.
Discover the right questions and you’ll discover the right answers— answers that will set you free.
Based on a true story.

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Again, it is based on the conversation I overheard while employed as a limousine driver. If you already downloaded the similar story I offered here for FREE, this public version is a bit more elaborate and about 4X the length. After the conclusion of the story (it's about a 20 minute read) there are 25 questions to ponder, questions to help you *THINK* about your life (and business) going forward!

If you have KU, would appreciate some downloads!


On the execution front, I'm hoping this story serves as a bit of an introduction to my work to new readers in the KU eco-system. In the future, it also can serve as what marketers refer to as a "lead magnet". In the back matter, it includes both TMF and Unscripted previews. If the reader does not have KU, the price for the short book is $1.29, the price of a 3 minute song downloaded on iTunes.

Enjoy!!

PS: Makes GREAT reading while in QUARANTINE!!!! ;)

It was a quick read and well worth it.

The bonus section tops it off with a kick on the butt for the action-faker.
 

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Love all your work @MJ DeMarco but totally hate the fact there is no other options besides the bezos overlord platforms to purchase.
 

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Love all your work @MJ DeMarco but totally hate the fact there is no other options besides the bezos overlord platforms to purchase.

Well this isn't technically one of my standard works -- I wrote it so my work is exposed to more readers in an ecosystem (Kindle Unlimited) which I don't have access to. It's also my first dip into fiction, and what better way to do that than a short book that is FREE? Or worst, about a buck?
 

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Well this isn't technically one of my standard works -- I wrote it so my work is exposed to more readers in an ecosystem (Kindle Unlimited) which I don't have access to. It's also my first dip into fiction, and what better way to do that than a short book that is FREE? Or worst, about a buck?

If you could sell it on other platforms (your website for example) I'll give ya 2 bucks
 

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Purchased and will post a review on Amazon as soon as I finish it.
 
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Hi, I have the book, I'm reading it today, can't wait to discover the story, thank you
 

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I just bought the book, MJ.

And I am reading it now. :thumbsup:
 

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I don't know how many pages it has. It took me 11 minutes to read.

Considering that it's the price of a candy bar, and a candy bar takes me 1 minute to consume, I'd say I got my money's worth. Lol
Interesting to learn names on here. Dead giveaway writing 11 minutes. Same with Ed. I am pleased to be the Top Review under my name Graham. Anyway it made me hungry for the new book.
 
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Interesting to learn names on here. Dead giveaway writing 11 minutes. Same with Ed. I am pleased to be the Top Review under my name Graham. Anyway it made me hungry for the new book.

Nothing about my identity or history is a secret around here. I link to my LinkedIn on my profile. You can't doxx me because so much of my info is public anyway.
 

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Bought and read it yesterday. Even though I have physical copies of both of your books, I still loved it. Pinned it so I remember to read it again when I need it!
 
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Great read! Now I want "Read WEALTH EXPOSED" under my avatar!
Great read! Now I want "Read WEALTH EXPOSED" under my avatar!

The book isn't available to everyone worldwide, so I don't think that would be fair. It's an exclusive rights thing on Kindle.
 

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Well this isn't technically one of my standard works -- I wrote it so my work is exposed to more readers in an ecosystem (Kindle Unlimited) which I don't have access to. It's also my first dip into fiction, and what better way to do that than a short book that is FREE? Or worst, about a buck?

that's a pretty neat strategy
 
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The book isn't available to everyone worldwide, so I don't think that would be fair. It's an exclusive rights thing on Kindle.

I am glad I was able to buy in Amazon Mexico. I am curious, is it available in all jurisdictions where Amazon has the Kindle offering or is even more limited?
 

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Thank you for sharing this! Just started my Kindle Unlimited membership. Will also leave a review. I'm left with that image of the Clooney-wannabe out in the rain... Not this time, man! I will not be a slave to time!!!
 

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Just bought it, definitely worth the price and the time spent on reading the ebook. Will send in a review once I'm done too :smile2:
 
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I am curious, is it available in all jurisdictions where Amazon has the Kindle offering or is even more limited?

Only on Kindle in all their jurisdictions/marketplaces.
 

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Thank you Mj,
just finished reading, great story, and great call to action with these questions.
Would Highly recommend to everyone!!
 

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Frugal cynics get out the way, this book is worth more than $1.29 if you have any industrious desires in you at all.

This is a great primer to the Millionaire Fastlane and Unscripted Duo of books. Each book showcases the two distinct writing styles of MJ DeMarco, with TMF being relaxed and refreshing and Unscripted being a kick you in the pants form of hardcore tough love. Wealth Expo$sed is toned to the former and is reminiscent of reading the second edition of TMF and it’s extremely approachable to the person just discovering the concept of Fastlane entrepreneurship. Infact, I believe MJ could greatly expand his market appeal by making a superset of the content in TMF & Unscripted , toned upbeat / down to earth? / empathetic - perhaps collaborating with other authors. Since MJ writes from his soul and not from the wallet, he may or may not want to ever do this. MJ is on the way to being a legendary author known for millennia, and I expect hordes of people to be compelled to write great stories and do great things because MJ showed them the way to make it pay for itself perpetually. I expect fan-fiction to be written around hypothetical paths the characters in MJs early life could have taken. Especially the guy in the limo that blew it twice.

The questions at the end are worth more than $1.29. It’s like paying $5 to a carnival fortune teller, expecting a quick palm reading just for fun and getting an deep introspective session instead, because the questions hit straight at the nerves. Don’t let this scare you, as the initial shock and pain is well worth the purifying compass in your mind. At the very least you’ll learn the existence of a third life path and where you can get a clear blueprint to hike it.

A solid 5 stars for Value, 4 stars for finish. there are a few typos about but don’t let that detract from the experience.

Being well into MJs body of work, I read this aloud to myself the first time I read it. Everybody needs to hear and read Wealth Expo$ed, and it needs to make its way into every high school and secondary school on our planet.
 
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Frugal cynics get out the way, this book is worth more than $1.29 if you have any industrious desires in you at all.

This is a great primer to the Millionaire Fastlane and Unscripted Duo of books. Each book showcases the two distinct writing styles of MJ DeMarco, with TMF being relaxed and refreshing and Unscripted being a kick you in the pants form of hardcore tough love. Wealth Expo$sed is toned to the former and is reminiscent of reading the second edition of TMF and it’s extremely approachable to the person just discovering the concept of Fastlane entrepreneurship. Infact, I believe MJ could greatly expand his market appeal by making a superset of the content in TMF & Unscripted , toned upbeat / down to earth? / empathetic - perhaps collaborating with other authors. Since MJ writes from his soul and not from the wallet, he may or may not want to ever do this. MJ is on the way to being a legendary author known for millennia, and I expect hordes of people to be compelled to write great stories and do great things because MJ showed them the way to make it pay for itself perpetually. I expect fan-fiction to be written around hypothetical paths the characters in MJs early life could have taken. Especially the guy in the limo that blew it twice.

The questions at the end are worth more than $1.29. It’s like paying $5 to a carnival fortune teller, expecting a quick palm reading just for fun and getting an deep introspective session instead, because the questions hit straight at the nerves. Don’t let this scare you, as the initial shock and pain is well worth the purifying compass in your mind. At the very least you’ll learn the existence of a third life path and where you can get a clear blueprint to hike it.

A solid 5 stars for Value, 4 stars for finish. there are a few typos about but don’t let that detract from the experience.

Being well into MJs body of work, I read this aloud to myself the first time I read it. Everybody needs to hear and read Wealth Expo$ed, and it needs to make its way into every high school and secondary school on our planet.

Thanks, glad u enjoyed!
 

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Bought it and read it, I wasn’t authorized to leave a review though? I haven’t used Amazon in years so not sure what that’s about.
5 stars if I could have, a good read to introduce people to what you’re about MJ.
 
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Awesome to read something new from you!

Two easy edits:
1. It's "Axl" Rose
2. "expecting him dunk" is missing a word
 

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I am dying to read this book but it’s not available in Australia...please make this happen somehow!
 

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