Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

How to transform your life by spending, giving, and living with purpose before your time runs out

Bill Perkins

2020

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About This Book

Discover a revolutionary approach to wealth that shifts the focus from endless saving to unforgettable experiences. In this life-changing guide, you’ll learn to optimize every dollar for maximum joy, overcome the fear of running out, and invest boldly in memories that pay lifelong dividends. Through real-world examples and practical strategies—such as timing your “net worth peak,” time-bucketing your dreams, and turning fear into fuel—you’ll break free from the autopilot of work-save-retire. Embrace a life of thriving, not merely surviving, and ensure you leave no regrets when the final bell tolls.

About the Author

Bill Perkins is an energy trader, investor, and entrepreneur celebrated for his analytical mind and infectious belief that life’s real currency is experiences. After making his fortune on Wall Street and winning poker championships worldwide, he now dedicates himself to helping others optimize every dollar and hour. Bill is revered for walking his talk—balancing poker, travel, philanthropy, and adventure—while inspiring thousands through speaking engagements, podcasts, and his passion for living deliberately.

Biggest Takeaway

• Gain clarity on balancing earnings, spending, and health at every age to live fully now without jeopardizing your future. • Learn to quantify the value of experiences for lasting memory dividends that can’t be measured by dollars alone. • Master tools like time-bucketing and peak planning to schedule exactly when to pursue your biggest dreams before it’s too late. • Overcome irrational fears of running out and discover insurance and financial strategies to spend confidently and wisely.