I want you to imagine that you’re standing by yourself in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.

Picture all of the colorful flowers, delicious fruit, and spectacular scenery.

Consider all the interesting smells in the air as you breathe in and out.

At first glance, it might seem like a paradise.

But is that really the best way to describe the Amazon?

Or is there something more sinister lurking behind all that beauty?

If you looked closer, you’d be sure to find powerful jungle cats, poisonous snakes, and deadly insects that all could prove fatal in seconds.

Each of them are there because they’re willing to do whatever it takes to live in such a competitive place.

None of those creatures care about you or your well-being. They’re only interested in their own survival. They’ll take anything they can get from you, including your life.

That’s the true, dangerous world that exists there.

Which makes the Amazon the perfect symbol of our current economic climate.

Because its beauty is just there to lure you into a world designed to make you poor.

Big companies are like jungle cats that use their stealth and strength to get you to buy things you don’t need. Financial institutions are like snakes who slither in and get you into investments you don’t understand. IRS agents are like insects that buzz around, keeping you scared and confused with endless complexity.

If you don’t know how they prey on you, you’re probably being taken advantage of by them right now without realizing it.

By not understanding how they operate, you’re just as vulnerable as someone all alone in the Amazon.

So what are the exact steps to fight back against organizations that spend billions of dollars to take your money and make themselves rich?

What secrets do you need to know to guard against them?

Consider this book as your guide to reveal these hidden dangers and discover how to turn the tables on these institutions.

Along the way, you’ll learn about little-known techniques that the financially savvy have been using for decades.

If you’re ready to start thinking and acting like the rich do, this is the book to get you there.

I’ve condensed decades of information into something you can finish in an afternoon, with some of the best tips saved for last.

Before diving in though, let’s shift gears for a moment and discuss why this book is called The Olympus Money Method.

As you might already know, Mount Olympus is the tallest mountain in Greece. It’s also considered to be the legendary home of mythical gods like Zeus, Athena, and other fabled beings.

If you wanted to safely escape the Amazon, the best approach would be to find higher ground. You’d go to a place where you could clearly see the landscape below and map out a planned course of action.

You’d find higher ground and start climbing up.

And while Mount Olympus isn’t physically on the same continent as the Amazon, it represents the kind of place you’d look for if you were lost in a rainforest.

To continue with the comparison, Mount Olympus is the opposite of the Amazon. It’s a place of clarity. It’s a place of protection. It’s a place where you can see far into the distance.

It’s a place that has your best interest in mind.

The method you’re going to read about is named after that legendary mountain because it will give you a clearer, broader view of your personal finances.

It will also help you live like the gods who were believed to call it home.

Here’s the key takeaway from this analogy:

When you’re down in the Amazon, you’re in danger. You’re in a world designed to make you poor.

When you’re up on Olympus, you’re safe. You’re in a world designed to make you rich.

The Olympus Money Method is a straightforward system for gaining financial freedom that’s built around three simple steps:

• First, you’ll find your Elevated Balance. This will help you make sure you’re taking care of both your present and future needs. By creating this balance, you’ll enjoy a consistent state of financial peace of mind.

• Second, you’ll invest smarter. You’ll learn the best ways to put your money to work by using impactful tax strategies and by simplifying your investments. This will let you buy back your time and stop trading hours for dollars.

• Third, you’ll build rich habits. Through powerful exercises, you’ll shift your views on money and develop a new financial identity. This will allow you to enjoy true financial freedom on a daily basis.

When you use the Olympus Money Method, you won’t just survive your economic environment, you’ll thrive in it.

You won’t be a wanderer in a jungle of uncertainty. You’ll have a clear path to follow, a proven strategy, and a high-ground advantage.

At this point, you might be wondering who I am, and where this method came from. My story isn’t exactly what you’d expect.

My name is JD, and I grew up in a middle-class family near Philadelphia.

I’m a CPA who has spent the past 15 years of my professional life building financial software, and teaching others about money management and saving on taxes.

Over 5,000 people have taken my online courses. Over 50 million have used the financial software I’ve managed. You’re probably one of them and don’t know it.

You can read more about my background in the "About the author" section.

I created the Olympus Money Method because I was tired of all the bad financial information out there. Managing your money isn’t as hard as others make it seem.

This book offers practical, straightforward advice you can use to make and keep more money. It will show you how to turn financial stress into financial peace of mind, where to invest, and what you can do to save on taxes.

In several parts of this book, I'm going to share strategies that may defy everything you think you know about managing your money. It’s designed to help people who haven’t had success in the past with traditional financial advice.

I’m not going to give you the typical budgeting recommendations you’ll find in other books.

I want to empower you to spend on what brings you joy.

I'll show you how to do this in a way that leaves you always feeling like you have more than you need.

This approach naturally steers you away from needless spending and aligns your finances with your personal values.

Also, you won’t be forced to track countless goals. Not everyone is wired to do that. Plus, financial goals are usually less effective than most people realize.

They often do more damage than good.

Instead, we’ll examine the psychology of spending and show you how to use your natural traits to your advantage.

The insights you’ll gain from the psychological side of things will allow you to deeply understand your personal habits and make lasting changes, not temporary ones.

But here's the biggest thing that sets the Olympus Money Method apart: it’s not just a bunch of words to read. It’s designed to be paired with an easy-to-use app that helps you take action.

We’ll discuss more of its specific features and how it works starting in Chapter 8, but you can find the link to it in the resources section of this audiobook.

The app’s been designed to reliably help you get your dream financial life faster and easier than ever before.

It’s a privilege for me to share the insights I’ve gained over my 15+ years in financial services, education, and technology.

I’m confident they’ll help you gain financial freedom and avoid the dangers of the economic world we live in.

If you read this book from start to finish, use its advice, and put all the step-by-step suggestions into practice, you can completely transform your financial life.

You’ll avoid the traps that big companies and financial institutions use against you.

You’ll understand how to beat the IRS and keep more money in your pocket.

You'll start making your natural traits work for you, not against you.

I want this book to help you get rid of the problem of not having enough money. I want you to replace it with the problem of having too much to know what to do with.

That’s what’s in it for you if you read this book and apply its principles.

When you get to that point, I hope you’ll trust me and my team enough to help you with that problem as well.

If you’d like extra guidance using any of the recommendations you’re about to learn, please schedule an appointment with me and my team.

To your success,

JD