One thing I really liked about this book is that it is helpful no matter where you are on your financial journey.  If you are just starting out and follow these words of wisdom, you will be in much better shape financially that most people out there.  If you are somewhere on down the road, this book will tell you how to improve your financial situation.  This is true whether or not you are in debt, living within your means, or living below your means.  The idea of bucking the current trend of continual consumption and "living like no one else" is perfect.  While people may view you as strange for living by these principles, you will have the satisfaction of being able to go to sleep at night without worrying about being able to pay the next bill or agonizing over where the money will come from for the next installment payment.