There are few books that I come back to time and again for inspiration, yet this is one of them. I should have known that this would be the case based on the prologue, where Tom Peters says that he does the very same thing.

The value of this book comes from its sensible, straightforward recommendations that are phrased in "too much... not enough" format. While these recommendations at first seem vague, they are followed by perspectives that clarify the problems that they respond to, and how the shift in thinking keeps corruption at bay. This is a book about values, because what we value leads to actions.

Throughout, the author's genuine joy for life and passion for his work comes through like a song. He has reaped tremendous rewards from his work, and he is deeply grateful while still acknowledging those that made it possible. He also clearly remains connected to the society he is a part of, and cares for people still growing up (his work in cheap index funds only strengthens this case). Not a bad example for other billionaires.

The title is connected to a wonderful anecdote about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut. Do not miss this!

RIP, John C Bogle! ( )

Dense with common sense and great mentoring to the listener.
The importance of character and principle was emphasized - the idea of "enough" means that once you have secured your basic needs for your family & households, it is enough and you are ready to be a giver in the world. for many of us, this might look different - and if that means being a financial giver, this is worthy. That is my take on the message. I also noticed that Bogle highlights how and why he chose to give back to certain institutions which I can see were foundational in his ability to feel his development and character were formed by those institutions or ideas. He briefly touched on the idea of spiritual giving which I loved.

The book is dense with wonderful phrases and gifts. I recommend anyone to read or listen.

A wonderful human being.

On the personal financial side, he emphasized that being a saver over time is wise, he mentioned that from his first career paycheck he started contributing 15% of his income into retirement. He attributes his ability to live well in his 9th decade as having consistently put money aside. He also mentioned that after meeting the needs of his household consistently over time, he started giving 50% of his money back into the economy through giving, rather than building out further his net worth. I love this. He attributes that the work of people in non-profit, civil society, education, hospitals are filled with people who are the true givers, and if his financial commitment continues to fund their ability to be present and give, he is part of that (and also) as a form of gratitude for what he has received, using his 5-decade work through heart disease as an example. A humble, beautiful person. I want to be like this.

In short: Inspiring. ( )

John Bogle "the conscience of Wall St.," distills his observations on capital markets, and life in general.

The crusty old man of Vanguard lays it on the line. Interesting that this book was published in the midst of the meltdown.
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Now that he's got his MoreThanEnough, several times over, he wants others to find a moral compass and be satisfied with less. Please! ( )