5 Books That Can Change Your Life

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5 Books That Can Change Your Life

“Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune”. – Jim Rohn

This famous quote from personal development master Jim Rohn speaks volumes about wealth creation and success.

One common trait all successful people share is a love of learning and personal growth.

Seriously, you will be hard-pressed to find a rich dude who doesn’t read.

So what are you waiting for?

Dive in and start reading books that can literally change your life.

Here are five Books to get you moving towards your dreams:

• Think & Grow Rich

• Napoleon Hill

This classic personal development and self-help book was first published in 1937 but has clearly stood the test of time.

Dubbed the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature”, it was the first book to examine exactly what makes a winner.

In this tome, Hill draws on the life stories of steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie who was then the richest man on earth), Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Alexander Bell, John D. Rockefeller and other millionaires of his time to illustrate his “Law of Success” principles.

The predominating theme throughout this book is that self-confidence and keeping your focus firmly planted on your end goal is the means to achieve success.

Hill spent 20 years researching his concepts before penning his thoughts in 13 steps to success.

Think & Grow Rich has been transformational for generations of readers interested in serious wealth building and lasting success in life.

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad

• Robert Kiyosaki

One of the most popular books of its genre, Rich Dad, Poor Dad has helped many people to expand their mind and think outside the box when it comes to finances. With 26 million copies under its belt, this book is about way more than money.

It examines how most of us are taught and conditioned to think with tunnel vision that the only road to success is to get a “good” education, followed by a “good” job, and later retiring with perhaps enough to get us through our twilight years.

The book shows that by opening our minds to new realities, we all have the opportunity to make different choices and reap the rewards of being in the drivers seat ourselves.

By taking responsibility, developing a love of life-long learning, and applying acquired knowledge, we can all succeed beyond our wildest dreams.

An easy read that flows from start to finish, Rich Dad, Poor Dad explores simple financial concepts and reveals why working for someone else will never make you rich.

• How To Win Friends & Influence People

• Dale Carnegie

A shining light in people-skills literature, How To Win Friends & Influence People was first published in 1937.

An overnight hit, the book eventually sold 15 million copies and is still incredibly popular and applicable today, thanks to Carnegie’s intuitive understanding of human nature that will never be outdated.

He teaches a range of communication skills that can help people in both their personal and professional lives.

Carnegie believed that financial success is due only 15 per cent to professional knowledge but 85 per cent is due to “the ability to express ideas, to assume leadership, and to arouse enthusiasm among people.”

The secret to getting people to respond a certain way, and do what you want them to do, is to make people feel appreciated, important and valued.

He teaches fundamental skills and techniques in dealing with people in ways that ensures they never feel manipulated.

This highly acclaimed classic is a must read.

As Warren Buffet says: “it changed my life.”

• The Millionaire Next Door

• Thomas J Stanley & William D. Danko

This book explores what it really means to be a millionaire in today’s world.

Based on extensive profiling of many millionaires, the book shatters the stereotyped myths that rich people indulge in obscene excesses and live life in the fast lane.

The authors found most of the people who are actually millionaires live frugal lives and got to where they are with strong financial planning.

They break down the traits of millionaires into seven basic factors:

• They live well below their means
• They allocate their time, energy and money efficiently
• They believe financial independence is more important than flashing social status
• Their parents did not provide economic outpatient care
• Their adult children are economically self sufficient
• They are proficient in targeting marketing opportunities
• They chose the right occupation

• The Science of Getting Rich

• Wallace D. Wattles

Published in 1910, this book by New Thought Movement writer Wallace D. Wattles is still in print more than 100 years later.

A landmark guide to wealth creation, this book is based on the premise that anyone can achieve a positive mindset, a feeling of confidence, and use that approach in their daily activities to gain and build wealth.

It explores concepts such as the power of optimism, belief, faith, hard work, enthusiasm, gratitude, personal magnetism, leadership, progress and personal increase.

In a nutshell, it teaches how getting rich in a creative way is the best way to help yourself, your family, other people, and really make a difference in the world.

It not only opens your mind to the possibility that wealth can easily be attained but it actually explains how to achieve it.

The book has inspired ideas and plans that many people were not even aware existed, and changed the way they view the world.

If you are inspired to do more in your life, this book could really help change it.

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