You know how we all *know* what
we should do with our money, yet we still don't do it? That's because money is 99% behavioral, and this
book crystallized that for me. It gave me tons of "a-ha" moments regarding how we as humans REALLY make
financial decisions, and how to work with our own psychology rather than against it.
Literally the best-selling
personal finance book of all time. After reading this book, I began to understand that the way the Rich
think about money is totally different from how the poor & middle class do. You'll learn the
difference between Assets vs. Liabilities, and what it takes to WIN financially in a system that is
stacked against you.
In my family, I was taught that
the only path to success was to get a good education so you can get a good job. This book blew my mind
open because it taught me that financial freedom ultimately only lies in the "B" and "I" quadrants
(Business & Investor) vs. in the "E" and "S" quadrants (Employee & Self-Employed).
I'm a child of immigrants, from
a humble background, but I literally followed the blueprint in this book to make my first million. ANYONE
can become rich... it doesn’t take money to make money. Simply having a “burning desire” is a great start.
You’ll learn the 13 steps to putting the Law of Attraction in action and attracting any amount of money
you want into your life.
This book is the Bible of the
Financial Independence Retire Early (F.I.R.E.) community, and for good reason! It takes a look at the
irony of today’s working class mindset, the concept of “making a dying”, and an effective alternative to
the pursuit of materialism.
This book actually changed my
life. Timothy Ferriss walks you through how the “New Rich” roll- through automated streams of passive
income, optimizing work hours, & taking mini-retirements. It’s definitely going to challenge
everything you know about freedom, work, productivity, and make you see a whole new way of financing your
dream life!
Let's be honest, most of us are
scared to invest! But after reading this book, I felt so empowered by all the facts, charts and
statistics. Knowledge is the ultimate antidote to fear. Read this book for a great beginner’s dive into
what to do and what not to do with your money... and most importantly, WHY!
If you just need someone to
tell you EXACTLY how to manage your finances, this is the book for you. Not only is Ramit hilarious and
100% relatable, he gives specific recommendations, practical advice, and tips that allow you to get out of
debt, invest for your future, and indulge in guilt-free spending.
Having retired a millionaire at
the age of 31, Kristy Shen is a role model to aspiring early retirees (aka all of us). In this book, she
breaks down her saving, spending, and investing process, while giving us actionable concepts (shoutout to
geo-arbitrage!) to retire early and live the life we dream of.
Simple, concise, and smart -
Atomic Habits is exactly what you need to implement systems strategically, break habits that are holding
you back, and introduce ones that can seriously uplevel your personal finance game.
I used to be so confused at HOW
to identify a good stock. This book helped me get it. Danielle navigates investing by engaging in dialogue
with her father, famed hedge fund manager, Phil Town. It's practical, funny, & relatable. It explains
how to conduct comprehensive research, and comes with a checklist & a step-by-step guide.
Time for a cult classic! John
Bogle’s advice is simple: put your money in low-cost index funds. And his book tackles the “why” with
facts that are well laid-out and super easy to grasp. It’s a great reminder that with stocks, the
simplicity-mindset always works.
This one comes with a fun
chewing-gum factory analogy (Curious? Check it out!) and makes for the perfect beginner-friendly crash
course on all things stocks. You’ll learn Joel Greenblatt’s “magic formula” - a minimalist way of
researching stocks that will fetch you great returns!
This book is a value-investing
methodology tell-all from Mohnish Pabrai, as he tells you the story of the Indian Patel family. You also
learn about assessing probabilities, weighing downsides and upsides, and get some great resources while
you’re at it!
If you’re the type who enjoys
understanding the actual step-by-step of how a cryptographic hash function works and how bitcoin gets
mined, then you will LOVE this book.
It was as thorough as a textbook, yet only 408 pages and really
fun to read. I got through it in two days! There are a lot of diagrams and visuals that make the concepts
a little more concrete vs abstract.
If you want an intro to Bitcoin
that doesn’t put you to sleep and gives you a SOLID grasp on the basics, you’re going to love this book.
You’ll also learn all kinds of useless but interesting things such as the fact that the first
Bitcoin purchase ever was 10K BTC for 2 delivery pizzas in 2010. Today, those pizzas would be worth half a
billion dollars!
Wise is kind of like Venmo, but
it works in different currencies. It's great for people like me who travel a lot; I love it because it
helps me pay for stuff and get the best currency exchange rates with low fees no matter where in the world
I am!
SoFi is a great financial
platform, offering an array of services from loans to investments, all designed to help you brighten your
finances. It's your go-to hub for achieving your goals and managing your money with ease.
A hardware wallet that stores
your crypto, NFTs and tokens safely, so you don’t have to depend on any third party. Think of it as your
own personal crypto safe that you can keep and protect in your own home.
YNAB helps you deal with debt
and set priorities for upcoming expenses and other financial goals. If you stick with it, you'll see
improvement in your spending, spend less than you earn, and be ready to save for the future!
Rewards credit cards give you
cash back or points on everyday spending. As long as you pay off your balance in full every month, you're
basically getting free money for doing what you'd do anyway.
Your emergency fund deserves
better than a regular bank account earning basically nothing. High-yield savings accounts pay way more
interest while keeping your money safe and accessible for when you need it.
A literal dream come true.
Being able to open the lids from either side, or just lift straight off, makes things so much
easier. It comes with 12/24V DC charging ports + 2 USB outlets for mobile charging (and you can also
pre-cool the fridge from home!)
If you’re BIG on fresh juices,
you’re going to love this cold-press slow juicer. It’s cute and compact size doesn’t compromise on it’s
power and durability. Plus it comes with a frozen attachment and complimentary cups!
This versatile multi-cooker
gives you the best of pressure cooking and air frying in a one appliance so you can embrace #minimalism in
style. You can also use it to steam, saute, warm, roast, dehydrate and more!
The easiest way to prep,
store and carry food on the go! These collapsible travel bowls can be stored nested and flat to save
space. And they’re microwave and dishwasher-safe, which makes them super useful in the kitchen!
Great for anyone who spends
days or weeks on the road with no opportunity for a wet hair wash. This fast-acting, easy-to-use shampoo
absorbs oil and removes grime without effort, and is super convenient for travel.
If a nutrient-packed smoothie
is your go-to quick-fix meal solution, you’ll love this one. Throw in your favorite whole foods and blend
your way to your favorite smoothie. It’s also great for food prep and frozen blending.
This travel-friendly electric
kettle has a 555 ml capacity that’s perfect for solo travelers. It collapses neatly for compact storage,
and comes with a cup, universal adapter and detachable power cord that does wonders for convenience. and
ease of use.
This mini broom and dustpan
is great for cleaning up small spaces, and is super lightweight and easy to store. 10/10 for
portability!
Great for anyone who spends
days or weeks on the road with no opportunity for a wet hair wash. This fast-acting, easy-to-use shampoo
absorbs oil and removes grime without effort, and is super convenient for travel.
If a nutrient-packed smoothie
is your go-to quick-fix meal solution, you’ll love this one. Throw in your favorite whole foods and blend
your way to your favorite smoothie. It’s also great for food prep and frozen blending.
This travel-friendly electric
kettle has a 555 ml capacity that’s perfect for solo travelers. It collapses neatly for compact storage,
and comes with a cup, universal adapter and detachable power cord that does wonders for convenience.
This mini broom and dustpan
is great for cleaning up small spaces, and is super lightweight and easy to store. 10/10 for
portability!
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