Bishop T.D. Jakes invites readers to "pack three bags" for the journey of life: finances, family, and faith. On this three-legged stool rests his formula for success and the basis for the book The Great Investment. His concepts are simple, yet solid. On family: "Accept your mate's differences." "Compromise." "Teamwork." "Be grateful." On finances: "Get a receipt." "Learn to distinguish between your needs and your wants." "Don't waste your hard-earned money on the lottery or games of chance; invest it instead." On faith: "Divine guidance is an invaluable resource. Without it, you are like a sailor at sea unable to find his way because he has no compass on his ship."