Will you be able to retire while you're still young enough to enjoy it? Are you working hard but not producing the results you'd like? You need a way to work smarter, not harder. You need leverage. In The Leverage Equation: How to Work Less, Make More, and Cut 30 Years Off Your Retirement Plan, former hedge fund manager and five-time author Todd Tresidder unpacks the principles, strategies, and tools you need to grow your wealth in time to get the most out of it. In these pages, you'll discover: The real reason you're not as rich as you should be. ( Surprise! It's not what you think. ) How $10 can realistically become $1000 (without taking crazy risks or working long hours). The hidden trap of regular paychecks ( and how you can overcome it! Why you don't need money to make money. The truth about ( and the dangers of ) highly leveraged investments. The 9 principles of leverage that maximize your financial results (and lead to a more fulfilling life). The right (and wrong) way to apply each of the six types of leverage. Step-by-step, Todd Tresidder shares his proven process for harnessing the power of all six types of leverage to meet your life goals.