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Zero to Hero—The Rookie Investor’s Manifesto

Building Your Wealth From The Ground Up Through Stock Market Investing

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💡 Drawing insights from successful investors such as W. Buffett, P. Lynch, and others, and real-life stories like those of S. Bartlett, G. Groner, Dalia, and more, this book debunks common misconceptions and explores essential habits for achieving financial goals.

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About the Author

Hi, I’m Evan Louise Madriñan—an avid reader, curious learner, and writer. My writing journey started as a finance and investment blogger, crafting blogs on my website since 2020. While I may not boast a laundry list of credentials, what I do possess is a deep love for storytelling and a genuine desire to share knowledge and ideas with others.

My mission is to show you that even as an average employee, you and I can learn to master our own money and achieve the life we want for ourselves and our families.

Everyone has a story worth telling, insights worth sharing to enrich others’ lives, and knowledge that should be accessible to all, regardless of one’s formal qualifications, level of intellect, age, or social status.

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