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26, only to lose it all in four years. In his words it was like a house of cards built on debt. When his notes were called it crumbled, and he was forced to declare bankruptcy. But he refused to give up.

Through perseverance and discipline Dave Ramsey slowly fought his way back to financial freedom using sound financial, emotional, and spiritual principles. Along the way he started teaching other people to do the same. He has devoted his post bankruptcy life to helping ordinary people understand that over 80% of their financial problems are a result of bad habits or behavior flaws. He offers them a step-by-step method to rebuild their finances and get out of debt.

In an interview when asked what holds most people back from success he states, " Without a doubt fear drives you to mediocrity. Fear keeps you at a job you hate. Fear keeps you from going and living your dreams." It's Ramsey's lack of fear that has grown the Ramsey empire from a small town radio show to an independently syndicated talk show with over 240 affiliates.

He looks at what the top people in radio are doing and tries to do a little better. With a consistent message, he uses a folksy down home approach, which gives his show universal appeal.

Dave Ramsey continued to reach out to people through a syndicated newspaper column, speaking engagements, and several books. The one thing he wants people to take away from his book entitled, "The Total Money Makeover" is that anyone can do it. You've got to have a plan. If you go slowly, step-by-step, you will win and become a success.

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