The Naked Millionaire

This is a book about becoming a millionaire. Not through investment, although you may invest the money that you make. Not through savings, although you will be able to have some of those. And not through betting on the 4.10 at your local race track. This is a 'how to' book like no other, with seven possible paths, all leading to the same outcome.

This is your book, not mine. If you do the things in this book you will become a millionaire - it's that simple.

So what do you want to do? Be an authentic millionaire? Design a global brand? Start and grow your business? Avoid pitfalls? See what others don't? Become a professional speaker? Write a bestseller? Your book, your choice.

This is a work of fact - if, and only if, you do something with it. Otherwise, it's a work of fiction.

Journey One – Front to Back.

I Your Self Be an Authentic Millionaire.

1 Simply Be Yourself (It's all you need to be).

2 Get Ready for the (Bumpy) Ride Ahead

3 Form Key Relationships (People and money).

II Your Brand Design a Global Brand.

4 Find Your Big Idea (It needn't be unique).

5 Become an Obvious Expert (in a world full of them).

6 Master Cyberspace (like a ten-year-old).

III Your Business Start and Grow Your Business.

7 Do the Essentials (and not be a busy fool).

8 Unlock the Holy Grail of Fast Business Growth.

9 Know What to Sell (Sell it, deliver it and get paid).

IV Your Warning! Avoid the Pitfalls that I Didn't.

10 Make the Big Decision (Don’t give up your day job, just yet).

11 Welcome Detractors (You really need them).

12 Never Be Found Out (by 'reality').

V Your Secrets See What Others Don't.

13 Apply the Lessons from The Secret.

14 Help Others (and change the world for good).

15 See What is Hidden in Plain Sight.

VI Your Speaking Present as a Professional Speaker.

16 Prepare (Not for the timid!)

17 Move from Good to Great to Outstanding.

18 Take Your Place as a World-Class Speaker.

VII Your Book Write a Bestseller.

231 19 Begin Writing a Book (and finish it!)

20 Have It Published (while staying sane).

21 Turn It into a Bestseller (in reality and perception).

Summary: The Naked Ten.

Appendix 1 Case Study: The Naked Office.

Appendix 2 Acknowledgements, Resources and Sustainability.

Journey Two – The Journey of Hindsight.

I Your Self Be an Authentic Millionaire.

1 Simply Be Yourself (It's all you need to be).

2 Get Ready for the (Bumpy) Ride Ahead.

3 Form Key Relationships (People and money).

II Your Brand Design a Global Brand.

4 Find Your Big Idea (It needn't be unique).

5 Become an Obvious Expert (in a world full of them).

6 Master Cyberspace (like a ten-year-old).

III Your Business Start and Grow Your Business.

7 Do the Essentials (and not be a busy fool).

8 Unlock the Holy Grail of Fast Business Growth.

9 Know What to Sell (Sell it, deliver it and get paid).

IV Your Warning! Avoid the Pitfalls that I Didn't.

10 Make the Big Decision (Don’t give up your day job, just yet).

11 Welcome Detractors (You really need them).

12 Never Be Found Out (by 'reality').

V Your Secrets See What Others Don't.

13 Apply the Lessons from The Secret.

14 Help Others (and change the world for good).

15 See What is Hidden in Plain Sight.

VI Your Speaking Present as a Professional Speaker.

16 Prepare (Not for the timid!)

17 Move from Good to Great to Outstanding.

18 Take Your Place as a World-Class Speaker.

VII Your Book Write a Bestseller.

19 Begin Writing a Book (and finish it!)

20 Have It Published (while staying sane).

21 Turn It into a Bestseller (in reality and perception).

Summary: The Naked Ten.

Appendix 1: Case Study: The Naked Office.

Appendix 2: Acknowledgements, Resources and Sustainability.

Journey Three – The Journey of Misadventure.

I Your Self Be an Authentic Millionaire.

1 Simply Be Yourself (It's all you need to be).

2 Get Ready for the (Bumpy) Ride Ahead.

3 Form Key Relationships (People and money).

II Your Brand Design a Global Brand.

4 Find Your Big Idea (It needn't be unique).

5 Become an Obvious Expert (in a world full of them).

6 Master Cyberspace (like a ten-year-old).

III Your Business Start and Grow Your Business.

7 Do the Essentials (and not be a busy fool).

8 Unlock the Holy Grail of Fast Business Growth.

9 Know What to Sell (Sell it, deliver it and get paid).

IV Your Warning! Avoid the Pitfalls that I Didn't.

10 Make the Big Decision (Don’t give up your day job, just yet).

11 Welcome Detractors (You really need them).

12 Never Be Found Out (by 'reality').

V Your Secrets See What Others Don't.

13 Apply the Lessons from The Secret.

14 Help Others (and change the world for good).

15 See What is Hidden in Plain Sight.

VI Your Speaking Present as a Professional Speaker.

16 Prepare (Not for the timid!)

17 Move from Good to Great to Outstanding.

18 Take Your Place as a World-Class Speaker.

VII Your Book Write a Bestseller.

19 Begin Writing a Book (and finish it!)

20 Have It Published (while staying sane).

21 Turn It into a Bestseller (in reality and perception).

Summary: The Naked Ten.

Appendix 1: Case Study: The Naked Office.

Appendix 2: Acknowledgements, Resources and Sustainability.

"... several inspirational, self-help motivational tips." (Director, July 2010)

"This book shows you exactly how to make money, lots of it, while being happy by simply being yourself." (Nakedleader.com, November 2010) David Taylor is author of the bestselling The Naked Leader and The Naked Coach. He is the winner of the prestigious European Business Speaker award, and has made keynote speeches in 56 different countries.
On television, David has transformed teams in Working Wonders (ITV), removed phobias in The Salon (Channel 4) and most recently turned around a small company in decline in The Naked Office, Virgin 1's Royal Society Award nominated hit TV show.
By combining the best thinking in leading, psychology and business achievement with 25 years of experience, David enables individuals, teams and organisations to take their success to new levels.
David is the Honorary Professor of Leadership at Warwick University Business School, the Business Ambassador for The Prince's Trust and a Director of Woking Football Club. To become a millionaire, you need authenticity (the ability to genuinely be yourself), bravery, generosity, perseverance, the ability to build trusted relationships, skills and products around a core idea that others will pay for; a business with a clear exit plan, to get paid, and to make a profit. Along the way, this might involve writing a book, designing an interactive website, becoming a world-class speaker, attracting detractors, and being open to life showing you the way.

This book shows you exactly how to make money, lots of it, while being happy by simply being yourself. Now get up and start punching back…

This is your book, not mine.

This is a book about becoming a millionaire. Not through investment, although you may invest the money that you make.

Not through savings, although you will be able to have some of those.

And not through betting on the 4.10 at your local race track.

This is a 'how to' book like no other, with seven possible paths, all leading to the same outcome.

If you do the things in this book you will become a millionaire – it’s that simple.

So what do you want to do? Be an authentic millionaire? Design a global brand? Start and grow your business? Avoid pitfalls? See what others don’t? Become a professional speaker? Write a bestseller?

Your book, your choice.

This is a work of fact – if, and only if, you do something with it.

Otherwise, it is a work of fiction.

"This book tells you how it is with heart, humour and honesty. David shares his insights about what it really takes to get where you want."
—Lord Tim Bell

"…David is an outstanding motivator, tackling the big issues of life and business in a practical,honest and inspirational way…"
—Darren Blackhurst, Chief Merchandising Officer, Asda Stores Ltd.

"With David Taylor's support, we're helping many more your people to turn their lives around."
—Martina Milburn, CEO, The Prince's Trust

"David, is a healthy stimulant. He makes you think differently about the big things in business and in Life, making you more effective in all that you do."
—Chris Satterthwaite, CEO of Chime Communications

"David Taylor is like a laser, cutting straight through the clutter to get to the neart of what you really need to know and do."
—Dr Alex Linley, Founding Director, CAPP, and author, The Strengths Book