Key Takeaway
Financial independence is not the finish line — it is the starting line for a life of purpose, connection, and fulfillment. Save and invest simply so you can spend your energy on what truly matters to you.
The Review
Schultheis' third book adds a happiness and fulfillment dimension to his investing philosophy. Beyond the original three investment principles, Ground Rules covers the life principles that make financial independence meaningful: identifying what brings you joy, building relationships that enrich your life, and using your financial freedom to pursue purpose rather than more money. It is the philosophical capstone to the Coffeehouse Investor trilogy.
Book Details
The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules by Bill Schultheis
Published
2020
Pages
224
Rating
4.5/5
Copies Sold
50,000+
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