Books

I only recommend books that I have personally read. I believe that self education can be more rewarding than formal education if given the right mindset, and the teachings of these books can help many who I see struggle in their lives, including my past self. I think about the reading material found below each day, and just wanted to share with those who find my site!

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Business, Economics, Politics

The government is not a neutral arbiter of truth. It never has been. It never will be. Doubt everything. John Stossel does.

In Life after Google, George Gilder—the peerless visionary of technology and culture—explains why Silicon Valley is suffering a nervous breakdown and what to expect as the post-Google age dawns.

For decades, environmentalists have told us that using fossil fuels is a self-destructive addiction that will destroy our planet. Could everything we know about fossil fuels be wrong?

Glenn Beck revisits Thomas Paine's Common Sense to galvanize Americans to see past government’s easy solutions.

Glenn Beck explains that the US is financially broke, but that’s just a side effect of the broken spirit, the broken faith in government, the broken promises by leaders, and a broken political system that has centralized power at the expense of individual rights.

Fiction

What if most of us lived in a 'virtual' world for most of our days? Well, it seems as if Ernest Cline has written about the future with his creation of the 'OASIS.'

Finance

In WSP's first e-book Efficiency, I had a question answered by the team! Want to learn how to get ahead with top-tier results? Look no further.

In WSP's second e-book Triangle Investing, learn the best things you should know going into the future of maximizing your asset allocation.

The Intelligent Investor is a book for true investors, not speculators or day traders.

Learn how John Bogle and the Vanguard Group became the place to go for low-cost, index funds and ETFs. Become your own 'financial advisor.'

JL Collins explains his Stock Series writings, and the simple buy-and-hold, low-cost investing principles that can be used for a majority of long-term investors.

Helaine Olen goes behind the curtain of the personal finance industry to expose the myths, contradictions, and outright lies it has perpetuated.

Can you read an index card? Then you can easily learn the essential basics of personal finance with this book.

J.D. Roth explains that while the majority of Americans struggle with their personal finances, the basics of business are baked into our national subconscious.

Jacob is one of the first 'Early Retirement' authors, and his work has the foundational concepts of not only personal finance, but also life goals, pursuits, and where to spend your energy.

Kiyosaki explains how his two dads, one 'rich' and one 'poor,' grew up in the same area, yet lead very different lives. Read this if you want to understand the true meaning of an asset.

Cashflow Quadrant was written for those who are ready to move beyond job security and enter the world of financial freedom. It’s for those who want to make significant changes in their lives and take control of their financial future.

An essential book for anyone looking for sound financial advice in a world where everything you thought you knew about saving, managing risk, and constructing a portfolio has been turned upside-down.

After years of study, Stanley shares how the millionaires in our country came to be, and how they spend their every day.

Personal financial independence story straight from Liz Willard at Frugalwoods.com. Liz share how she developed her mentality and actions to build a purpose-driven life.

Miscellaneous

Kickstarter founder, Yancey Strickler, provides a profound though experiment, of what our future could potentially turn into, if we removed the financial maximization herd mentality that society has transformed into.

Having personally lived in Zurich, Switzerland for over a year with a top rated public transit systems, can you imagine a bus system in the US that is fast, frequent, and reliable—what would that change about your city?

In this humorous, yet informational guide for young men, Allen hits some home runs when it comes to life advice. Quick and easy read that you will not want to put down.

Self Help

The classical book on money management - start here if you're interested in getting a better understanding of finance.

The original Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) book. Great starting point for readers who want to learn how money can be a tool towards a more rewarding life.

Ferriss shares how to become more consciously aware of time, and better your mindset for productive thinking and creativity.

Will it really matter 1 year from now how one small action/event affects you today? This book teaches us to not sweat the small things in life, things will be OK as we continue moving forward in our journey.

Must-read as it teaches in a single book, the most outstanding motivation and success information you'll ever need to know.

Siebold gives insight into how the 'rich' actually think, how their mindsets compare to 'poor,' and how everyone can learn the habits to living a rich life.

How to Win Friends & Influence People will teach you 1) Six ways to make people like you, 2) Twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, 3) Nine ways to change people without arousing resentment.

A timeless business classic, Who Moved My Cheese? uses a simple parable to reveal profound truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life.

This guide to prosperity offers practical advice rather than get-rich-quick schemes. Barnum asserts that there are no shortcuts to affluence; instead, he stresses the importance of virtue as a foundation for wealth.