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I read it about a month ago and have since recommended it to at least three other people!
 

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Finished it today. :)

One of the best books I've ever read - a great introduction to entrepreneurship. Very enlightening!
 
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I've read the book, and now I'm listening to it in my car! Beat that.
 

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Read it twice and started a business. Posted a positive Amazon review as well. Nice job MJ. IMHO the best book I have read on entrepreneurship.
 
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Ordered the book from amazon a month ago read it within a week. Couldn't wait to get crackin on my fastlane business :)
 
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I haven't been visiting the forum for a while. It's time to get back! I've read it quite a long time ago. And now I'm reading it again.
 

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I just finished this book about an hour ago. I found this forum first and decided the amount of awesome information that was quoted from the book was worth the purchase. It read very well and the information extremely valuable. I have read a number of books on self entrepreneurship but this one really just cut to the chase about the mindset and how much effort it actually takes. I can't wait to read it again and take down some key notes.
 

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Read it, and loved it. Were it not recommended by someone whose expertise i trust, i would have skipped it on the title alone (I'm sure that comes up a lot).
 

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Not only have I read it (several times) I have purchased several copies to give away and my Amazon review includes this quote "This is the best overall business philosophy book I own and may be the best business book I own period". I am a huge fan.
 

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Read it. Loved it. Going into the high school I graduated from to talk to people not interested in college and what opportunities they have in life. I will have several copies of it on hand to give out.:thumbsup:
 
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Read and loved the book!
I have read a number of books on self entrepreneurship but this one really just cut to the chase about the mindset and how much effort it actually takes. I can't wait to read it again and take down some key notes.
osted a positive Amazon review as well. Nice job MJ. IMHO the best book I have read on entrepreneurship.
since recommended it to at least three other people!
It's a very good book!
I miss my sign that says "I've read it."
Heck I've even driven around the neighborhood trying to run into MJ in his Lambo... No luck yet!
I've read it. Twice. Never read a book that changed so much my mindset about business. Amazing book!
Inspiring and motivating even for an expert entrepreneur.
This is one of the greatest books ever! Thanks for taking your valuable time to write it.

Thanks ya'll!

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I just finished the book minutes ago on my Kindle app and I think it's amazing and life-changing, quite literally, because it had pushed me to make the decision that I wanted to do for a while now which is to drop out of graduate school and leave the slowlane and stop saying "someday" and "tomorrow".

I have read this book slowly and taking many notes, bookmarks, and highlights and I have to say MJ you have opened my eyes to the world of business. I know this book will provide the foundation to my future success. I would recommend this book to anybody interesting in attaining wealth, actually at first, I thought about not telling anyone since I see it as a secret or as a hidden gem of sort haha, but I know this book will make the world a better place so I plan to recommend to all aspiring entrepreneurs........and most definitely to my future kids!!!! :D
 
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I have read it and loved it!

I haven't come across much informative books that made me want to read more and more.
This one really made me look forword to the evening so that could read some more chapters, very good writing MJ.
I must say it's the best book I have read on this subject so far.

Thanks!
 

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MJ, you come up with the best analogies for business practices and life in general. Usually I read a book and forget a lot of the important details and must re-read and sometimes write down information just to remember. With your book I can rattle off and remember most of the heart of the book because you have an amazing ability to use symbols and analogies to get your point across and instill it in my mind. I am so lucky to have found and read this book, and like you say in your book, word of mouth spreads. I literally cannot stop thinking/talking about this book to anyone that truly is looking for financial freedom. Next step, Execution!
 
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MJ, you come up with the best analogies for business practices and life in general.

I agree, the analogies are very profound and they made the great concepts extra amazing. I love the Chuma and Azur stories, the chess analogies, etc. Actually, when reading the book, I thought of a lot of business ideas, and hopefully I will execute the good ones.
 

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i have read the book! It is one of the most important books on my shelf. I bought it on kindle and then I order a physical book so I can have the origional cover.
 

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I've read it. Was a hard read because anytime you made a good point I wanted to get up and keep moving forward with my project, but then I was like "wait, he probably has even MORE good points in the book, I should get back to reading". Awesome book is an understatement.
 

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Read the book...pissed me off because I have to go to my job everyday and not at the point of quitting yet :) I know I will struggle with going every day while I conjure up some ideas to get the ball rolling on. Very inspirational, and love the "bluntness." Thanks MJ!
 

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WOW! so exhilarating, and jaw dropping. So truthful and straightforward, it's a mind opener ! Anyone who is even remotely interested in the Fastlane NEEDS to read this book. A true gem!
 

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Read it 2 times and listened to the e-book while at the gym.
Have to agree with the comments on the previous page, the book was VERY well written.
Since I'm not a native english speaker I sometimes found it difficult to digest all this information, but you're analogies helped a lot!


Now it's time to take action!
 

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Hi MJ,

I have just finished the book, and loved it. Were it not recommended by someone whom I respect, i would have skipped it on the title alone.

Your breakdown of the CENTS factors, made very clear something I was vaguely aware of while starting my various business ventures. But I hadn't quantified it and sometimes missed one or more factors when making a decision in business. This eventually meant that the business didn't get me were I wanted to go.

Thank you for clarifying the CENTS factors and making my future business decisions more predictable.

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