Comments on: Books and Movies that Fire Me Up, Financially

By: The 10 Commandments For Frugal Living | Frugal Dad

The 10 Commandments For Frugal Living | Frugal Dad — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:18:18 +0000

[...] matter how desperate you get, resist the temptation to steal money. I’m a big fan of the film Cinderella Man. One moving scene depicts the aftermath of a son’s decision to steal meat from a local [...]

By: Looking for Happiness In All The Wrong Places | Frugal Dad

Looking for Happiness In All The Wrong Places | Frugal Dad — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:01:20 +0000

[...] I noticed nearly every passerby had one thing in common. I was reminded of the scene in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness where Will Smith’s character is watching stock brokers move about the streets of San [...]

By: Regina

Regina — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:58:46 +0000

Fun With Dick and Jane (Jim Carrey version) always reminds me that change can be right around the corner.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:58:26 +0000

I agree with Ramsey, I listen to him often at work for the motivation. His teachings aren’t anything knew, but he does know how to drive the message home.

By: Crotalus (Joe)

Crotalus (Joe) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:40:56 +0000

I was really surprised by Pursuit of Happyness, i thought there was no way that i would like it but i really did enjoy it.

By: Kaye

Kaye — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:18:12 +0000

Wow, I have to really agree with Pursuit of Happyness. Loved it and was shocked at what a man can do when driven. Cheers for him. I have lots of favorites and now I’m mentally trying to link them to frugality. I’ll have to ponder this some more.

By: LJ

LJ — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:28:59 +0000

Great list! I love Cinderella Man too! Oh, the tears, though! I am such a girl, I ball like a baby every time I see that movie! I agree though, that movie and the Pursuit of Happyness are both very inspiring!

The books are great too, but I really love the visuals of the movies-very motivating!

Take Care

By: Pete @ biblemoneymatters

Pete @ biblemoneymatters — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:20:06 +0000

I too love the movie Cinderella Man, an under-rated movie in my opinion. We have that movie poster on our wall in our home theater room.

thanks for the book suggestions..

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:50:32 +0000

Actually, now that you mention it, I did like 8 Mile and that pertains to never quitting. I especially like the ending where he goes to work even after “winning” the battle. Never stop.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:23:42 +0000

“Your money or your life” is too one of my favorites. When you attach time spent to earn a purchase it certainly alters one definition of a want and a need! “Millionaire next door” is another favorite. I liked the fact that many interviewed for the book were frugal despite the fact they were wealthy. I recently found your
website via Zen Habits and enjoy your insight.