A lot of what holds people back from financial success are their thoughts and beliefs about money — not their job title or salary.
After acknowledging that these next months – still leading up in quarantine – may hold even more suffering, with two challenges:
Challenge 1: Limit the amount of news you consume across TV, social media, and internet news, hopefully to an hour per day or less;
Challenge 2: Use this time for some sort of public service, volunteerism, contemplation, or thoughtful reading.
Few inspiring books that will help you put things in perspective—and no matter what happens next, you’ll be a smarter, could change your perspective on money and your ability to finish rich.
The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham
Perhaps you know that Ben Graham was the O.G. (original guru) who taught Warren Buffett how to invest (Buffett called it “By far the best book on investing ever written”).
Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics by Henry Hazlitt
Hazlitt writes in a clear, readable style, using simple stories and fables. (you might call it a manifesto) First published in 1946, the book remains as relevant as ever in the light of today’s financial crisis.
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss elaborates on shared books tell you WHAT to do with your money. But HOW do you even make money? Be an advocate of invest in yourself because it’s great to invest your money. It’s also great to invest in skills that can make you money.
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
The most important outtake we’ve come across from reading about investing and talking to investors is that it’s scary. No matter how much you know about investing, the fear will never go away. So if you want to be a good investor, learn how to deal with the fear. And this book by Carnegie is one of the best books to help you do exactly that.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
A self-help and personal development book, this little classic is probably the easiest read on the list.
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