I would have loved to meet him. Like many of the commenters here, I found his "How To Get Rich" inspirational, thought-provoking and endearing. I read a lot of

I would have loved to meet him. Like many of the commenters here, I found his "How To Get Rich" inspirational, thought-provoking and endearing. I read a lot of books targeted at entrepreneurs, and they're mostly fluff. But Felix's writing is honest: He literally begins the book by trying to convince you not to make the attempt! But, like any wise uncle, he recognizes that any person reading a book entitled "How To Get Rich" doesn't want to hear that, and proceeds to tell you that mere desire is not enough; you need compulsion. Stamina. He tells you plainly that the getting of wealth builds a sort of armour around your heart - a 'carapace', I think is the word he used. You'll probably lose your family. But he also tells you the joys of wealth. The jets (rented, of course: "if it flies, floats, or fornicates - rent; don't buy"). The Rolls Royces. First editions of antique books. Chateau d'Yquem. And then tells you just as plainly that he would give it ALL up, if he could get his youth back. Time. I've long believed that you should add some books to your calendar, as a recurring reminder, may be once or twice, to re-read them. "How To Get Rich" is one such book for me. As the top review on Amazon says for the book: An honest account from a person who has been there and done that." Thanks, Uncle Felix. Edit: Pleasant coincidence: My HN username is the same as the name of his magazine :)