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What’s Wrong with Ethical Investing, Barefoot?
Hi Scott, I am currently reading your book. It interests me to read how lovingly you speak about your family, yet I have not come across any mention in the book of investing ethically, socially or environmentally.
Why are people stealing my book?
Every father wants to be a hero to his son. So, a few weeks back, I took my four-year-old to a bookstore to show him my bestseller.
The Day Our Lives Turned Around
Hi Scott, In December last year -- after struggling with personal debt of over $55,000, no job, and rent that had zapped my entire savings -- I took a train into the city with my wife (who had been holding the fort for us both on her $80,000-a-year job). We walked around for the whole day and decided something had to change -- WE had to change.
How to ruin your financial life
He didn’t even introduce himself. An old bloke just walked straight up to me, poked his knobbly old index finger into my ribs, leaned in, and said: “They don’t listen to you, do they!
How Would You Invest a Spare $10,000, Barefoot?
Hi Scott, I’ve just turned 28, and after reading your book I came to the realisation that my savings have been sitting in my bank account for several years doing nothing. I have no investments whatsoever, but I do have $10,000 I could invest.
Thank You Barefoot
Scott, We spoke way back in 2010. That was the year when my husband died, I had a six-month-old baby, and I could not afford my mortgage repayments.
We’re Waging a War!
Dear Scott, My hubby and I have read your book and are on a ‘Barefoot warpath’. However, we have one big problem.
Last weekend I made a terrible mistake.
My wife left me alone for three hours, and in that time I generated a full-scale social media storm. And it all started when I posted a picture of my undies on Facebook.
I Got This!
Hi Scott, I want to thank you. Reading your book helped me take financial control.
After the Fire
Hi Scott, I was in a pretty horrific accident six years ago -- most of my body was burnt after being in a car accident that was on fire. I will get $900,000 from my insurance company, though I will need to put aside some of it for my future burn surgeries.
I Got This!
Hi Scott, I spent my twenties telling myself I could never afford to own a home, so I just spent my money. Then I started reading your stuff.
I Got This!
Hi Scott, I have suffered with chronic alcoholism and drug addiction my whole life. Father not present, nor any real family.
Why Are You Randy?
Dear Mr Pape, I enjoyed your book. However, as a non-native speaker, there were things that confused me.
Let’s Hear It, Barefoot
How come your book does not come as an audiobook? I am sure there are many visually impaired younger people who would love to learn from you.
The Revenge of the Oldies
You never actually know what will become a ‘hit’. Case in point: when I wrote my book, I had no idea that my ‘Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy’ would resonate so strongly with readers.