Pro Tips on the Best Way to Read These Books
Pro Tips for Reading Becoming Your Own Banker
- Read with an Open Mind - This book challenges conventional financial thinking. Approach it with curiosity, not skepticism.
- Take It Slow – BYOB isn’t a one-sitting read. Absorb a few pages at a time, then pause and reflect.
- Reread Key Sections – Read Page 85, Page 3-4 (2 times), Page 11 to 50 (Core), Page 65, then re-read Page 15 and 16 (Grocery Store Example), then re-read Pg 65 to 85, and finally Page 51 to 63 (Save for last, numbers are not as important, it is the process of control that is).
- Think "Processes", Not Products – Infinite Banking is about controlling your money flow, not just buying life insurance.
- Don't Skip the Human Problems Chapter – This section explains why mindset and behavior are critical in achieving financial control.
- Study the Illustrations – The policy examples are foundational. Take your time with it, ask for clarity if you need help wrapping your mind around how to interpret.
- Take Notes & Journal Your Thoughts – Jot down ‘aha’ moments, questions, and ways this applies to your life.
- Discuss It With Others / Discuss It With Us – Infinite Banking isn’t mainstream.
- Listen to the Podcast - Visit ranchyourway.com/podcast to listen to our Book study podcast sessions.
- Keep the Long-Term Vision in Mind – This is a lifetime strategy, not a quick fix. Think in decades, not months.
- Revisit Regularly – Nash’s wisdom deepens with each read. Make it a book you return to year after year.
Pro Tips for Reading Farming Without the Bank (The Right Way!)
- Read in Order—No Skipping! – When you read the book in order, it allows you to understand and appreciate the case studies fully, otherwise you'll miss the big picture.
- Think Like a Banker, It's About Control – You know how to run your farm. This book shows you how to control your money instead of relying on banks.
- Banks Profit More Off Your Farm Than You Do – Loan payments, interest, and operating lines eat up your income. Learn how to keep more of it.
- You’re Already Spending the Money—Redirect It – This isn’t about coming up with extra cash. You’re paying the bank anyway—why not pay yourself instead?
- Mark What Stands Out – If something makes you think, “That’s me,” highlight it. That’s where you’re losing financial control.
- Loan Repayment Matters – This isn’t free money. Just like you repay a bank, you must repay yourself—only now, you own the debt.
- Farming is Unpredictable—Be Ready – Markets swing, equipment breaks, and droughts happen. This book shows you how to have cash when you need it, without begging a banker.
- Keep More of Your Own Money – Every operation is different. How much you could keep by financing yourself?
- It’s About Generational Wealth – Stop the cycle of debt. This system helps you keep the farm in the family without relying on banks.
- You Won’t Get It All at Once—That’s Okay – If it feels overwhelming, take your time. Reread, ask questions, and let it sink in.
- Knowledge Without Action is Useless – Reading won’t change your farm finances—doing something will. The sooner you start, the sooner you stop making banks rich.
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