Books have a powerful way to help us change the way we look at things, develop new strategies and grow by gaining experience from others that have already “been there and done that”. And audiobooks are a great way to take it all in, whether you’re on the go or just relaxing at home! The following 12 audiobooks (which are in no particular order) had the most impact on me, so I thought I’d share them with you. This list is certainly not the be-all-end-all of books, but in my view, they are some of the essential building blocks for gaining financial intelligence and the necessary attitude to go with it. I believe that listening to these books will have the potential to change your personal and financial life!
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert’s story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich. And explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you.
- Money–Master The Game by Tony Robbins
Money-Master The Game is based on extensive research and interviews with some of the most legendary investors at work today (John Bogle, Warren Buffett, Paul Tudor Jones, Ray Dalio, Carl Icahn, and many others), Tony Robbins has created a 7-step blueprint for securing financial freedom. With advice about taking control of your financial decisions, to setting up a savings and investing plan, to destroying myths about what it takes to save and invest, to setting up a “lifetime income plan,” the book brims with advice and practices for making the financial game not only winnable—but providing financial freedom for the rest of your life.
- The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
In The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, author Stephen Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service and human dignity-principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.
- The Magic Of Thinking BIG by David J. Schwartz, PH.D
The Magic Of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don’t need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction—but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there. This book gives you those secrets!
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition, will show you how to design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt—meaning cars, houses, everything, to recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths (these will kill you), to secure a big, fat nest egg for emergencies and retirement and more. There’s one sure way to whip your finances into shape. It’s the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely making over your money habits and it’s based on results.
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
In Think and Grow Rich, although Hill’s aim was to coach others to become like said billionaires, it’s more about encouraging people towards their own perspective goals. “A quitter never wins-and-a winner never quits.” Through researching billionaires Napoleon Hill crafted the philosophy and lifestyle behind those who experienced financial success.
- The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
In The Success Principles, the co-creator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, helps you get from where you are to where you want to be, teaching you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEO’s, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, it spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history—proven principles and strategies that can be adapted for your own life, whether you want to be the best salesperson in your company, become a leading architect, score top grades in school, lose weight, buy your dream home, make millions, or just get back in the job market.
- The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason
The Richest Man In Babylon, holds the secrets to keeping your money—and making more. May they prove for you, as they have proven for millions of others, a sure key to gratifying financial progress. Countless readers have been helped by the famous “Babylonian parables,” hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of—and a solution to—your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime.
- Your Money Or Your Life by Vicki Robin
In Your Money Or Your Life, Vicki Robin shows readers how to gain control of their money and finally begin to make a life, rather than just make a living. In an age of great economic uncertainty when everyone is concerned about money and how they spend what they have, this updated edition of the bestselling Your Money or Your Life is an essential read. The premise of it, is that you exchange your time for money. And when you start thinking about how many hours of your life it took to save up the money to buy something, you really start thinking twice about your purchases.
- The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek throws out the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan – there is no need to wait, and gives every reason not to. Especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, or earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, this is the blueprint for a step-by-step guide to luxury lifestyle design.
- Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude by W. Clement Stone & Napoleon Hill
Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude is a classic collaboration between millionaire CEO W. Clement Stone and motivational pioneer Napoleon Hill to form one of the most remarkable partnerships of all time. The result was the phenomenon that proposed to the world that with the right attitude, anyone can achieve his or her dreams. Your mind has a secret invisible talisman. On one side is emblazoned the letters PMA (positive mental attitude). And on the other the letters NMA (negative mental attitude). A positive attitude will naturally attract the good and the beautiful. The negative attitude will rob you of all that makes life worth living.
- The Power Of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
In The Power Of Intention, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has researched intention as a force in the universe that allows the act of creation to take place. Intention is generally viewed as a pit-bull kind of determination. Propelling one to succeed at all costs by never giving up on an inner picture. In this view, an attitude that combines hard work with an indefatigable drive toward excellence is the way to succeed. However, intention is viewed very differently in this book. This book explores intention—not as something you do—but as an energy you’re a part of. We’re all intended here through the invisible power of intention. This is the first book to look at intention as a field of energy that you can access to begin co-creating your life with the power of intention.
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