When it comes to money, it's been shown that people's earnings are in direct proportion to their financial literacy. In other words, those who have a higher "Financial IQ" have greater responsibility and earn the most money with very few exceptions. One thing I know for sure is that most people want to earn more money, so why is it that they don't study more? One word.... Laziness!
I don't know about you, but my personal library is one of my most valued material possessions and I take pride in adding to it regularly (mostly thanks to Amazon).
So... if you're committed to be all that you're capable of being and earning as much money as you believe you deserve, I challenge you to become a voracious reader. A book a month will keep you even. A book a year and you're falling behind.
Yeah, it takes effort, but it's worth it. If you like to read… great… go for it. If you don't like reading… great… go for it. It's just something that you have to do if you're 100% serious about succeeding in anything in life, especially when it comes to your finances.
If you develop the habit of reading something every day, you'll start to enjoy it and your life will transform in the direction you want it to. You'll look forward to it, your thinking will sharpen, your vocabulary will increase, and you'll probably become a more interesting person as a fringe benefit. Remember, leaders are readers.
I've personally been on a life-long quest for knowledge and there have been many books over the years that have influenced and impacted me in many different ways. Some challenged my thinking or shifted my paradigm, and others offered a confirmation of me being on the right path. The list of books below represent a small, but significant part of my library. All of these books can make a difference in your life.... but only if you invite them into your life and apply their wisdom.
