I rediscovered reading in my late 30's. Here is a list of books that either changed the way I think about things or I just enjoyed so much I had to share! I love personal development and learning about real events. I hope you find some value in these...
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Your greatest asset is your mind.
When you are ready to actually change your life…this is how. James Clear breaks down from start to finish what a habit is and how to form them properly!
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
The intimate thoughts of one of the greatest leaders in history. I find philosophy so interesting!
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius & Others
I have read this several times. What a resource when you are looking to make change in your life!
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5 & Live Anywhere
This one! Wow. The good Dr. breaks down how our mindset can change everything for us.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Is this the classic of all classics? Everyone that I know who has read this sings its praises!
Think and Grow Rich: Landmark Bestseller Revised
So good! Covey is a great writer and his concepts are easy to understand and impliment.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Wasn't sure what to expect, this is a top 3 book for me! Discover your true self!
The Alchemist: A Fable About Dreams
Rules to live by. These 4 agreements can take you far in life.
The Four Agreements: Guide to Freedom
If you want to level up your life but don't know where to start, start here. Become the best version of yourself.
See How The Miracle Morning SAVERS Can Help Your Morning Routine
Modern Day Philosophy. This book is great. You can open it up to any page and it will give you just what you need.
Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential
I don't read novels. Wait, how is a novel in the personal development section? When you read this book by Dr. Kelly Flanagan, you'll know. (Mind Blown emoji here)
The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: A Novel
I found this book in one of those free library book bins along the beach in Spain. It was the only book written in English at a time when I was looking for my next book. Divine Intervention indeed!
Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy
Financial/Business
Some of my personal favorite finance and business reads.
The best breakdown of money I've read. You will see money in a different way after this.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and ...
The one that started it all for me! This book wakes most people up. You aren't taught this in school.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Kids
Outside of the box thinking on steroids! This will teach you about creating different types of income and how each is viewed from a tax perspective.
Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Financial Guide
Taxes will be your biggest expense over the course of your lifetime. Learning how to mitigate them legally is about as American as it gets.
Tax-Free Wealth: Build Massive Wealth by Lowering Taxes
Very high level investing concepts and protocols. Justin is an amazing human and all of the proceed from this book goes to fight human trafficing.
Lifestyle Investor
Such an important fundamental aspect of business that most people overlook! Putting the right system in place is so important. Trust me the “Wingin'” it philosophy does not work.
Profit First: Transform Business Cash Flow
Personal Interest
For the love of turning the page and learning!
If you know, you know…😉 We are seeing it play out before our very eyes in real life.
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition
I couldn't put this one down. This is the single worse thing to happen to the United States since its inception. 🤯
Secrets of the Federal Reserve: London Connection
Let's face it, reading the Bible can be difficult. No, reading it is easy, understanding it can be difficult. Brian Godwa breaks down Psalm 82 in a way that all can understand.
Psalm 82: The Divine Council of the Gods
Go where you are treated best is the motto! There is some great wisdom and strategies here if you hare interested in moving abroad.
Nomad Capitalist
Nothing beats the Classics. Thoreau just goes out in the woods and lives and writes down all his thoughts.
Walden: Thoreau, Henry David: 9781619493919
Don't compete, be different. This is to help people create value in a way that no one else is.
What is Blue Ocean Strategy | About ...
Very interesting story about the upbringing of the American VP. A kid from the Rust Belt of America with a drug addict mom, how he made it to where he is, is the ultimate American success story.
Hillbilly Elegy: Memoir of Family & Culture
Buckle up, you aren't ready for this! Bill Cooper will show you that you are being lied too about everything.
Behold a Pale Horse by Milton W. Cooper
You aren't ready for this one either! David Icke will show you that everything you think you know is wrong!
The Answer - David Icke
LA Marzulli does some fascinating research. His work on the Spiritual Warfare that is going on around is amazing.
The Cosmic Chess Match - LA Marzulli
I love to read, but as a full time traveler space is a premium so keeping my books in digital form is critical.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB Black
I couldn't put this book down. It was so funny and from the 1700's!
Candide by Voltaire
I find learning about concepts fascinating! This is about how the law is supposed to work.
The Law - Frédéric Bastiat
As I have been on a Spiritual journey, this book is excellent in teaching about The Holy Spirit.