Money was a big struggle for my family and eye for a long time. Not only did we not have a lot of it, we did not have the right mindset about it. That’s one reason I’m so passionate about helping teachers increase their income – which I recommend doing through selling your digital products.
Another thing I am passionate about is changing my mindset and learning more about wealth and becoming wealthy.
Here’s a list of 13 books I have read and I also recommend on finances, wealth management, becoming wealthy, and changing your mindset. You can download the list (scroll down to get access to the PDF).
1) Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
Napoleon Hill’s classic emphasizes the power of mindset in achieving success and wealth. Through interviews with successful individuals, Hill identifies common principles and beliefs that lead to prosperity. The book explores the importance of desire, persistence, and faith in achieving financial goals.
Benefit: Inspires readers to cultivate a success-oriented mindset and take actionable steps towards wealth creation.
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2) Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel delves into the psychological aspects of money management, emphasizing the importance of behavior and mindset over financial strategies. Through real-life stories and insights, he explores how emotions, biases, and social influences shape financial decisions.
Benefit: Helps readers understand their relationship with money, empowering better decision-making and long-term financial habits.
3) I Will Teach You To Be Rich – Remit Sethi
This practical guide offers step-by-step advice on personal finance, covering budgeting, saving, investing, and earning more money. Sethi’s approach is focused on automation and conscious spending, enabling readers to achieve financial goals without sacrificing their lifestyle.
Benefit: Provides actionable strategies for achieving financial goals and building wealth gradually.
4) Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
This classic personal finance book explores the contrasting financial mindsets of two fathers: one rich, one poor. Kiyosaki advocates for financial education and understanding assets versus liabilities. Readers will gain insight into building wealth through investments and entrepreneurship, challenging conventional beliefs about money management.
Benefit: Shifts perspective on wealth-building, and encourages financial literacy and investment.
5) The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks
Gay Hendricks explores the concept of the “Upper Limit Problem,” which is the self-imposed barriers that prevent people from achieving their full potential, including financial success. Through practical exercises and insights, Hendricks guides readers to overcome limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential.
Benefit: Helps readers identify and overcome internal barriers to financial success, promoting personal growth and abundance.
6) See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar
Zig Ziglar’s motivational classic emphasizes the importance of goal setting, attitude, and personal development in achieving success, including financial success. Through anecdotes and practical advice, Ziglar inspires readers to pursue their dreams with passion and perseverance.
Benefit: Motivates readers to set and achieve ambitious financial goals, fostering a positive and proactive mindset.
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7) The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy
Darren Hardy explores the power of small, consistent actions in achieving significant results over time. By leveraging the principle of compounding, Hardy demonstrates how tiny changes in habits and behaviors can lead to substantial improvements in finances and life.
Benefit: Encourages readers to adopt positive habits and behaviors that lead to long-term financial success and personal growth.
8) The Millionaire Next Door – Thomas Stanley
Thomas Stanley’s research-based book challenges common perceptions of wealth and reveals the habits and characteristics of America’s millionaires. Through interviews and analysis, Stanley highlights the importance of frugality, discipline, and financial independence in building wealth.
Benefit: Offers insights into the real habits of millionaires, inspiring readers to emulate their behaviors for financial success.
9) The One Thing – Gary Keller
Gary Keller advocates for the power of focus in achieving extraordinary results, including financial success. By identifying the “one thing” that matters most and prioritizing it above all else, readers can overcome distractions and achieve their financial goals more efficiently.
Benefit: Helps readers prioritize their financial objectives and focus their efforts for maximum impact, increasing productivity and success.
10) The Richest Man in Babylon – George Clason
Set in ancient Babylon, this timeless parable imparts timeless financial wisdom through stories and lessons. Clason shares principles such as paying oneself first, investing wisely, and living below one’s means, offering practical advice for achieving financial security and prosperity.
Benefit: Teaches fundamental principles of wealth-building in an engaging and accessible way, empowering readers to take control of their finances.
11 Purple Cow – Seth Godin
Seth Godin challenges businesses to stand out in a crowded marketplace by being remarkable, or as he calls it, a “Purple Cow.” By differentiating oneself and offering something truly unique, individuals and businesses can attract attention, build a loyal following, and achieve financial success.
Benefit: Inspires readers to think creatively and innovatively about their careers or businesses, fostering growth and success in a competitive world.
12) The Total Money Makeover – Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey provides a step-by-step guide to getting out of debt, building wealth, and achieving financial peace. His approach focuses on budgeting, eliminating debt, and adopting a cash-based lifestyle to gain control over finances.
Benefit: Provides a structured plan for individuals to eliminate debt, take control of their finances, and build wealth, offering practical strategies that anyone can implement regardless of income level.
13) Money: Master the Game – by Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins interviews some of the world’s most successful investors to uncover their strategies for financial success. He distills their advice into seven simple steps that anyone can follow to achieve financial freedom and security.
Benefit: Offers insights from some of the world’s most successful investors, distilling their wisdom into actionable steps for achieving financial freedom, empowering readers to navigate the complexities of investing with confidence.