Stephen M. Pollan ; Mark Levine

  • 13

    Catalog books

  • 14

    Works

  • 1994 to 2005

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Stephen M. Pollan is coauthor of Fire Your Boss (2005), a practical guide that breaks down how to build income streams and shift toward financial independence. His writing focuses on clear, actionable steps—budgeting, small-business tactics, and real-world mindset changes—aimed at readers ready to take control of their work and money.

Mark Levine partnered on Fire Your Boss to translate entrepreneurial ideas into everyday practice. His contributions emphasize straightforward planning—creating alternative income, outsourcing tasks, and risk-managed experimentation—helping readers move from dependence on a single paycheck to diversified, sustainable sources of revenue.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical personal finance advice for everyday readers • Step-by-step guidance on saving, spending, and investing • Clear, actionable strategies for career and income decisions

Genres and themes: Personal finance • Practical self-help • Career and income management • Money habits

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want straightforward, no-nonsense guidance to take control of their finances and career choices.

Start with Fire Your Boss to see their practical, checklist-driven approach and then explore similar titles for specific topics like saving or career moves.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Second Acts: Creating the Life You Really Want, Building the Career You Truly Desire

    Harpercollins • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 272 pages.

  2. Fire Your Boss

    Harper Resource • 2005 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 288 pages.

  3. It's All in Your Head: Thinking Your Way to Happiness

    Harpercollins • 2005 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2005 • 240 pages.

  4. Live Rich: Everything You Need to Know To Be Your Own Boss

    Harpercollins • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 320 pages.

  5. Turning No Into Yes: Six Steps to Solving Your Financial Problems (So You Can Stop Worrying)

    Harpercollins • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 272 pages.

  6. Die Broke: A Radical, Four-Part Financial Plan

    Harpercollins • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 299 pages.

  7. Live Rich: Everything You Need to Know to Be Your Own Boss, Whoever You Work for

    Harpercollins • 1998 • standard commitment

    readers who want one of the clearer starting points on this page

  8. Die Broke : A Radical 4-Part Personal Finance Plan

    Harpercollins • 1997 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 299 pages.

  9. Starting Over: How to Change Your Career or Start Your Own Business (Money: America's Financial Advisor)

    Time Warner on Demand • 1997 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 241 pages.

  10. Lifescripts: What to Say to Get What You Want in 101 of Life's Toughest Situations (Lifescripts)

    John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 446 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Second Acts: Creating the Life You Really Want, Building the Career You Truly Desire is the easier short commitment, while Fire Your Boss asks for more reading time up front.
  • Second Acts: Creating the Life You Really Want, Building the Career You Truly Desire gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Fire Your Boss leans later in the catalog.

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