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A collection of powerful mindset books for women who are ready to think bigger, live bolder, and stop shrinking their dreams.
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Think building wealth is only for the young? These books help shift your mindset so you can start believing bigger—even later in life.

A list of books I've read and loved that have helped me believe BIG for my dream retirement.

 
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I learned how to stop doubting myself, especially later in life.
You Are a Badass: Stop Doubting Greatness
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A real rags-to-riches story that inspired me to start earning online (even at 64)
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
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The book that rewired how I think about wealth.
A Happy Pocket Full of Money, Expanded Ed.
 
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I especially loved the ‘stacking’ of habits. Add a habit to one you already do. It really works!
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
 
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Do not “Let Them” decide your path! This book helped me realize the only person in life I can control is me.
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
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Here's some great reads if learning German is your goal.

Lots happening as I near retirement. One of my goals is to become fluent in German. If a new language is in your future, here the books that helped me on my journey.

 
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Great for a beginner learner! German later in life can feel intimidating, but this book makes it approachable. The short stories are simple and a great way to slowly build your reading skills and vocabulary.
Learn German With Stories: Café in Berlin
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Now that my German language skills are at an intermediate level, I like using books like these to keep my vocabulary fresh.
Learning German through Storytelling: Mord
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Recommended by my German teacher. Great short story for the intermediate level reader.
Einfach Deutsch lesen: Foto ohne Namen - Kurzroman
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More intermediate reading
Ich bin hier bloß die Katze
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Retirement Reads to go with Retirement Travel

 
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Received this book as a retirement gift and haven't stopped dreaming of new places to travel since. Also check out ‘Where to go When Europe'
Lonely Planet's Where to Go When: The Ultimate Month-by ...
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Mitch Albom

Later in life, there comes much reflection. I needed to dedicate a whole section to this author as his books quietly make me think about my own life—what matters, who matters, and how I want to spend the time I have. 

 
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Life's "final class"
Tuesdays with Morrie
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No life is lived in isolation; every person impacts others in unseen ways.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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No act done for someone else is ever wasted.
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: Sequel
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What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one?
For One More Day
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“Man alone measures time. Man alone chimes the hour. And, because of this, man alone suffers a paralyzing fear that no other creature endures. A fear of time running out.”
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom, Paperback
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Even if you’re not religious, this book is incredibly thought-provoking. Mitch Albom tells a powerful story about survival, faith, and the questions people ask when they’re pushed to their limits.
The Stranger in the Lifeboat: Uplifting Novel
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