Here are some of my favorite books sorted by genre – I’ll write a review for each at some point!
Don’t have time to read your favorite books? Do you wonder if listening to audiobooks through Audible is worth it? Personally, I’m a huge fan of audiobooks and have been using Audible for years – fantastic for the morning commute and honestly, I doubt I would have consumed as many books in the last few years if it wasn’t for Audible. Don’t believe me?
Investing
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Helps you to develop the mindset and financial knowledge you need to start building a life of wealth and freedom. Check out my full review here.
Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins
Tony describes how to achieve financial security and freedom through smart investing. He goes into detail about the simple way to grow wealth – using index funds and compound interest.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
This timeless classic presents a systematic nuts-and-bolts approach to developing the skills and mindset required to achieve exceptional success in any field or endeavor, personal or professional.
Lifestyle
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Tim describes the concept of lifestyle design and how he has achieved it. He believes there is no need to wait until retirement and you can make it happen now. He describes various tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts for living like a millionaire. Check out my full review here.
Life Leverage by Rob Moore
Learn how to take control of your life. Rob describes strategies on how to easily balance your work and free time, making the most money with the minimum time input & wastage, and living a happier and more successful life.
Side Hustle by Chris Guillebeau
For some people, the idea of quitting their day job to pursue an entrepreneurial life is exciting (I’m firmly in this bucket!). For others, it’s terrifying – after all, you’re giving up a stable paycheck to jump into the unknown. Not everyone has the means or is in the position to take the plunge and work for themselves. Enter Side Hustle. Check out my full review here.
Psychology
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Clear uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter.
Quiet by Susan Cain
Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths.
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Duckworth describes how anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a unique blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed
Black Box Thinking is about creating systems and cultures that enable organizations to learn from errors, rather than being threatened by them.