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Books for those going through a tough time
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items I only recommend books that actually helped me when life felt heavy, confusing, or like I was stuck in the same cycle. These aren’t “hustle” books — they’re the kind that give you clarity, peace, and a better way to think when you’re tired of feeling...
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Mindset
I’m gonna be honest — I didn’t get into mindset books because it was trendy. I got into them because I needed them.
The last couple years have been a lot… stress, big decisions, pressure to provide, trying to build something bigger than just a paych...
Let Them is something I needed right now because it’s a reminder that I don’t have to fight for approval, explain myself, or control how other people see me. With everything I’m dealing with, it helped me stop wasting energy on people’s opinions and ...
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop ...
Not gonna lie… I went through a stretch where I was stressing nonstop and then it turned into full-blown gastritis.
Like my stomach was wrecked, I couldn’t eat without feeling off, and the worst part was my brain would NOT shut up.
Just constant wor...
The Magic Mala: A Story That Changes Lives
This book didn’t “motivate” me… it honestly kind of pissed me off in the best way.
Because it made me realize how many times I’ve told myself I’m tired, or stressed, or not in the mood… and then I use that as a reason to stay the same.
Goggins does...
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind - David
This book made me realize I don’t need some massive life overhaul… I need better systems.
Because motivation comes and goes.
But small habits stack up whether you feel like it or not.
What I loved about Atomic Habits is it breaks everything down in...
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
Greenlights is one of those books that feels like you’re just sitting there listening to a guy tell you crazy stories… but then out of nowhere you’re like, “damn… that’s actually deep.”
It’s not a “how to be successful” book. It’s more like a remind...
Greenlights: McConaughey, Matthew
An amazing book about finding the true meaning of life and not staying sucked into the rat race
Something of Yourself: By: Sapp, Amanda
Financial
I’m not into “get rich quick” stuff.
I got into financial books because I’ve been in that spot where you’re making money… but still stressed.
Still feeling behind.
Still feeling like if something happened to your job, everything would get real shaky...
The 4-Hour Workweek hit me at the perfect time because it challenges the idea that grinding nonstop is the only path to stability and success. With everything I’m navigating right now, it’s a reminder that freedom isn’t selfish — it’s the goal. The b...
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5 & Live
I recommend Million Dollar Leads because I’ve lived both sides of the game.
For years, I’ve been the guy trying to “figure it out” — bouncing between jobs, building side hustles, creating content, taking risks, and doing everything I could to get ah...
$100M Leads: Get Strangers to Buy
This book straight up changed how I think about social media.
I used to post like most people… basically trying to “sell” every time I posted and wondering why nobody cared.
Gary V breaks it down in a way that’s simple:
give value… give value… give...
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: Tell Your Story
This was one of the first books that made me realize most people are playing the money game completely backwards.
We’re taught to work hard, get a job, be “secure”… but nobody teaches you how money actually works.
This book hit me because it made i...
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Kids