When we make decisions we sometimes do not act in our own best interest. Some of us develop a habit of not acting in our own best interest. This is precisely where most guru books fail. No matter how logical the argument, people dont make decisions purely based on logic. Imagine whats possible? Thats the answer? If you imagine that our money is an extension of ourselves and I dont know precisely how that can alter our state of being for the better, perhaps that leads to concluding that being in control of our money is simply knowing what to do and what not to do. I find that more acceptable. Yes, we need to know what not to do with our money, how to use it, and then to be able to act on the knowledge/training. No matter how much you learn there is no comparable value until you can implement methods on your own behalf, so another book on managing your finances just isnt going to help if you cannot act.