Money: Master the Game

Money: Master the Game

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Tony Robbins has coached and inspired more than 50 million people from over 100 countries. More than 4 million people have attended his live events. Oprah Winfrey calls him “super-human.” Now for the first time–in his first book in two decades–he’s turned to the topic that vexes us all: How to secure financial freedom for ourselves and our families. Based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with more than 50 of the most legendary financial experts in the world–from Carl Icahn and Warren Buffett, to Ray Dalio and Steve Forbes–Tony Robbins has created a simple 7-step blueprint that anyone can use for financial freedom. Robbins has a brilliant way of using metaphor and story to illustrate even the most complex financial concepts–making them simple and actionable. With expert advice on our most important financial decisions, Robbins is an advocate for the reader, dispelling the myths that often rob people of their financial dreams. Tony Robbins walks readers of every income level through the steps to become financially free by creating a lifetime income plan. This book delivers invaluable information and essential practices for getting your financial house in order. MONEY Master the Game is the book millions of people have been waiting for.

  • Author: Anthony Robbins, Tony Robbins
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2014-11-18
  • Pages: 688
  • ISBN-13: 9781476757803

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Overall reception: Mixed reception

Tony Robbins' 'Money: Master the Game' receives decidedly mixed reception across review platforms. The 688-page book, which features interviews with 50 top investors including Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, and Carl Icahn, is praised for making financial concepts accessible to beginners and for its centerpiece All Seasons Portfolio from Ray Dalio. However, reviewers consistently criticize the book's excessive length, with estimates that the core content could fit in 250 pages instead of 688. The first 30-55 pages are described as 'quotes and fluff' before substantive content begins, and many chapters are filled with repetitive motivational material and self-promotion.

A major point of contention is the book's contradictory advice and recommendations. While Robbins advocates for low-cost passive index investing and rails against high fees, he simultaneously promotes high-fee products and interviews hedge fund managers with contradictory strategies. Reviewers note that when they contacted recommended firms like Lifetime Income, they were referred to advisors charging 1.5% or higher fees—directly contradicting the book's anti-fee message. The annuity recommendations are particularly controversial, with financial advisors calling them 'financial suicide' due to high surrender charges and complexity. Additionally, the book completely omits real estate investing despite it being the asset class that creates the most millionaires.

Despite these criticisms, many reviewers acknowledge the book serves a valuable purpose for those just starting their financial journey. The fee exposure chapter is considered a 'genuine public service,' and the goal-setting framework (5 Levels of Financial Dreams) provides actionable planning tools. For intermediate to advanced investors, the book offers some useful insights, though they must wade through substantial filler content. The overall consensus is that while the book successfully motivates people to take action on their finances and provides solid foundational advice, it suffers from contradictions, excessive length, and questionable product recommendations that undermine its credibility.

What readers loved

  • Makes financial concepts accessible to beginners with no prior investing knowledge
  • The All Seasons Portfolio from Ray Dalio provides a concrete, backtested asset allocation strategy with actionable steps
  • Fee exposure chapter effectively educates readers about hidden costs in financial products and is considered a public service
  • Access to 50 billionaire investors provides unique insights not available in typical finance books
  • The 5 Levels of Financial Dreams framework helps readers set specific financial goals with concrete dollar amounts
  • Motivational approach successfully encourages readers to take action on their finances rather than remain passive
  • Donated 100% of author profits to Feeding America, demonstrating genuine charitable intent

Common critiques

  • Excessively long at 688 pages with an estimated 300 pages of filler, repetitive content, and motivational preamble before reaching substantive material
  • Contradictory advice throughout—promotes low-cost passive investing while simultaneously praising high-fee hedge fund managers and recommending expensive products
  • Recommended firms like Lifetime Income and Stronghold Financial charge 1.5% or higher fees, directly contradicting the book's anti-fee message
  • Controversial annuity recommendations with high surrender charges (up to 20%) that financial advisors widely criticize as overly complex and fee-laden
  • Completely omits real estate investing despite it being the asset class that creates the most millionaires
  • Billionaire interviews often provide conflicting strategies (active vs. passive, indexing vs. stock picking) that confuse rather than clarify
  • Contains inaccuracies such as failing to mention backdoor Roth IRA strategies and misleading return comparisons that don't account for leverage

Based on reviews from

  • Goodreads
  • MoneyWise Review
  • Mr. Money Mustache Forum
  • REI Prime Review
  • Pragmatic Capitalism
Last updated May 18, 2026 Summary based on publicly available reviews. May not reflect every reader's experience.

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