Readers and friends often ask me to recommend books because I’ve read many books on personal finance and entrepreneurship-related topics. Today I wanted to share the 5 books that really changed the way I see things. And yes as much as I hate statements like that, it’s true. These books have really shaped the way I view business, money, and life.
The 4-Hour Workweek- Escape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich. Expanded and updated edition.
People either love this book or they hate it. The title can throw many off. This book introduced me to mini-retirements, traveling the world, and becoming great at time management. You have to read this book with an open-mind. You also have to learn how to filter out the stuff that doesn’t resonate with you. There’s lots of stuff in this book that doesn’t apply to me at all. I just breezed over it and went on to the parts that really got me thinking. The whole section on, “L is for Liberation,” really got my juices flowing and I think I read it like 4 times now.
Crush It!… Why Now Is the Time To Cash In On Your Passion.
If this book doesn’t leave you feeling extremely motivated, then I don’t know what will. If you’re “too busy” to read, then you have no excuse to not read this book. It’s one of the tiniest books I’ve ever read (only 142 pages!). This has to be the simplest and most effective book out there on following your passions to make money.
The true gem of this book comes from p.52:
Know yourself. Choose the right medium, choose the right topic, create awesome content, and you can make a lot of money being happy.
Career Renegade
I love this book because there is no BS in it. There are case studies on real people with real results. No fictional characters and no nonsense cheer leading. The case studies outline exactly how regular people were able to turn hobbies into a full-time income.
I Will Teach You To Be Rich
An exceptional overview and simplification of some of the most complex financial issues. This book features credit cards in a unique light, a no-BS approach to real estate, and a plethora of negotiation tactics on every possible issue. The book comes with scripts that you can use when it comes to dealing with credit card companies and banks. After reading the scripts you won’t feel intimated at all because you’ll now be loaded with insights that these major companies don’t want you to have.
A quote that will stick with me forever from this book is, “I have to emphasize that buying a house is not just a natural step in getting older.”
Never Eat Alone
This is the best book out there on networking and meeting people. I’ve literally forced a few of my friends to read this book. This book changed my life because it forced me to take a different approach to building relationships. The book flows well and you never get bored while reading it.
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