After three years of writing, rewriting, and refining, I’m thrilled to officially celebrate the launch of Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures! It became an instant USA Today national bestseller on May 14, debuting at #21 out of 150 on the list.
This book has been a true labor of love, not just for me, but for my family as well. It’s the product of countless early mornings, late nights, and weekends hunched over the keyboard, while also navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood and everyday life.
Each chapter represents years of financial experience, both wins and mistakes, distilled into clear, actionable steps that anyone can take to build wealth over time. I wrote this book to help people from all walks of life hit their first $1 million in net worth, without needing a lucky break or a six-figure salary.
Whether you're just starting out in your career, navigating a midlife financial reset, or thinking about how to best guide your children toward financial independence, this book will serve as your practical, no-nonsense companion.
The Making Of Millionaire Milestones: A Conversation With My Wife & Editor
To mark the occasion, my wife and I recorded a special 30-minute podcast episode discussing the behind-the-scenes of creating Millionaire Milestones, what readers can expect, and some of the emotional ups and downs that came with the process.
We talk candidly about what it took to stay committed, how we managed the juggling act as parents and partners, and why we believe this book can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. You can listen to it below:
If you’re curious about the deeper motivations behind writing the book, check out my earlier post here: Why I Wrote Millionaire Milestones: Easy Steps To Seven Figures
A Heartfelt Thank You For Supporting Millionaire Milestones
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Here’s to hitting your next financial milestone—whatever it may be!
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I listened to your podcast with your wife. You both have nice voices. I appreciate how you speak openly about the intersection of money and life. It’s refreshing and engaging. I also thought about your comment that many people will surpass their goals with diligent effort. That’s another tension that you are candid about. Things might be even better, but they also might not, for a hundred future reasons. How do we try to act rationally when we simply don’t know?
I traveled to Taiwan and Taipei, specifically, and I found it to be the cleanest city I’ve ever been to. Like so clean that you have to carry your empty water bottle around because there are no garbage cans on every corner.
Sam,
This was a good book and made for excellent (easy) reading while I was on a flight.
See below for some feedback:
I love the feedback! Thanks. I’ll consider them for the next edition. The tricky thing is to get the book within the 55,000 word guideline and make it punchy and easy to read. This is why I have a reference section to my related articles at the back of the book for those who want to learn more about particular topics. Now that you’re here, you can easily search any topic from my search bar in the homepage or type any subject and add the words “Financial samurai.”
With Buy This Not That, my Wall Street Journal bestseller, I wrote 110,000 words which you might enjoy.
Any positive things you liked about the book? Keep the feedback coming! There are over 2500 articles on Financial Samurai. Please enjoy. Cheers
Read my copy in just a few days, as well! Couldn’t help but think throughout that the Samurai turned into Goldilocks.
You’re not just starting out on your money journey, and you’re not on the back nine either. You’re in that sweet spot where you’re still in the game but have experienced so much already.
The fact that you’re still evolving and figuring stuff out as life changes, like with having kids, really resonated with me. I’m in a similar boat and got a lot out of your present day perspective.
New website name… Financial Goldilocks??
Congrats! I enjoyed the book. I read it over the course of only 2 days!
Awesome! If you don’t mind leaving a review on Amazon, I’d appreciate it!
Amazing the book is out now! Congratulations! What an incredible feat. The cover design is fun and I really loved the intro and chapter 1–very inspiring. Excited to have another gem to keep in my permanent book collection. Thanks for helping so many of our with our financial journeys!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the intro and Chapter 1—that means a lot. It’s been a labor of love, and knowing it’s earned a spot in your permanent collection is incredibly rewarding. I hope the rest of the book continues to inspire and help you on your financial journey. Appreciate your support!
Congrats Sam! I’m so pumped I got my copy in the mail today. I didn’t expect it to arrive so fast. I started reading after dinner and I’m already on chapter 3. Loving it! Thanks for everything you do!
Thanks so much! I’m thrilled it arrived so quickly and that you’re already deep into it—that’s awesome to hear. Hope you enjoy the rest just as much. Really appreciate your support and kind words!
Wonderful book and congrats!
Reading books is underrated nowadays with so many instant buzz videos from influencers who have no finance backgrounds.
But good for those of us who read and get deep into our finances!
Thank you! I completely agree—reading allows us to go deeper and think more critically, especially when it comes to something as important as our finances. I really appreciate you taking the time to read the book and for recognizing the value of thoughtful content over quick takes!
Congratulations on the launch of Millionaire Milestones! Your dedication and perseverance over the past three years is inspiring. I’ve ordered my copy and I’m excited to dig in.
Thank you so much! It’s been a three-year journey filled with ups and downs, so your support truly means a lot. I hope you enjoy the book and find it helpful on your own financial path. Let me know what you think once you dive in!
Work like a wild person while young, save and invest about 15%+ of income, avoid overspending on depreciating expenses, buy less house than you can afford. Adjust as needed.
Absolutely—great summary of key principles. It’s amazing how far consistent effort, discipline, and mindful spending can take you over time. Small sacrifices early really do open up big opportunities later. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Sam, the link to the private video fireside chat says “sales ended.” Is this the case?
Hi Tom – Good catch! The fireside chat event is now open again.
Early signups must have triggered a max capacity limit and automatically switched off.
Thanks for picking up a copy!