Written by Napoleon Hill, a pioneer in the genre of motivational literature, “Think and Grow Rich” provides insight into how great wealth starts in the mind. In the early 1900s, Hill interviewed 500 of the most successful people of his time, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Andrew Carnegie. Readers can use the personal experiences […]
In “Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere: Don’t Be One of Them,” author Jason Kelly opens by explaining something that everyone already knows: Making money is an uphill battle, and it is one that most people never win. After he explores the underlying causes of this difficulty, Kelly offers strategies that will help you beat the […]
Who can resist a personality quiz? “Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type” by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, and Kelly Tieger use this tool to help readers learn more about themselves. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a guideline, you can thumb through these pages […]
Author Martin Yate has found his name on best-seller lists for more than 30 years with his highly regarded self-help book, “Knock ’em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide.” His expertise has reached readers around the word in 27 different languages so far. Each year’s edition builds upon the knowledge of the last one. This […]
Many people are unaware of how nonverbal cues can affect them in work and social situations. Taking the time to read “The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter” by Tonya Reiman will open your eyes to an entirely new realm of personal interaction that you may not have […]
With “The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life,” author JL Collins has produced a guide to help readers explore an easy, accessible way to invest. You do not need to be passionate about investing to appreciate Collins’ fatherly guidance on how to be protected, powerful, and […]
You may think that spending only one hour per year on investments cannot possibly make anyone rich. Schoolteacher-turned-millionaire Andrew Hallam would beg to differ. In his book titled “Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School,” he lays out a strategy for anyone to achieve the same financial success that […]
If you are more interested in reading a novel than a book about investing, then this Canadian finance book may be the one for you. Learning about personal finance can be fun, and author Robert R. Brown’s “Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original and Occasionally Hilarious Introduction to the World of Personal Finance” proves it. The […]
Just about anyone who has changed directions in life can appreciate the message in “So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love” by Cal Newport. While having dreams can be great for motivation, Newport asserts that too much focus on passion can also hold people back […]
Every good student needs to have a system. In “How to Become a Straight-A Student,” Cal Newport puts forth innovative ways to study smarter instead of harder. This book shows how you can earn top marks without giving up your fun or social life. Newport interviewed a large number of high-achieving college students, and he […]
