Tag: 5 takeaways
5 Takeaways from “Turo, The Modern Side Hustle”
“Turo, The Modern Side Hustle” by Jaziah Mallet and Michael Johnson is a topic that I am very interested in studying. I have written about renting out your personal vehicle in many articles previously, so I am eager to dig deeper. Luckily, this book performs a deep dive into a short book, my favorite types…
5 Takeaways from “Shipping Container Homes”
“Shipping Container Homes” by Louis Meier speaks to a growing niche of people looking for alternative housing. With housing prices soaring, it’s no wonder people are looking for different ways to live the American dream. I have worked out of shipping containers for most of my 23-year military career, so I can vouch for their…
5 Takeaways from “The Homesteading Encyclopedia”
“The Homesteading Encyclopedia” by Kelly Reed helps us city folks get into the mindset of a homesteader. You can homestead anywhere, from apartments to large acreage, but the philosophy is similar amongst all. Homesteading is more than farms, animals, and gardens. It encompasses all things related to sustainability, including sewing, recycling, and energy generation. You…
5 Takeaways from “The Magic of Short Books”
“The Magic of Short Books” by Mike Capuzzi is ideal because I publish lots of short books. Interestingly, this book is also short. After reading 95 books over the last two years, most books are over-inflated. I can extract most content from a book in the first 50+ pages. However, the average book is 200-300+…
5 Takeaways from “The 10% Entrepreneur”
“The 10% Entrepreneur” by Patrick J. McGinnis is for working people like me. The premise is you continue to work at your career while building a business with 10% of your time, effort, or money. I am a 10% Entrepreneur as I continue to work my career in the US Marine Corps. I am also…
5 Takeaways from “Amazon Keywords for Books”
“Amazon Keywords for Books” by Dale L. Roberts is a book for author-entrepreneurs like myself. I am entering year two of my writing journey, and it’s time to step up my game. I have not taken keywords as seriously as I should, but now is the perfect time to start. When you publish a book…
5 Takeaways from “Who the F*** Am I to be a Coach?”
“Who the F*** Am I to be a Coach?” by Megan Jo Wilson is a spiritual and emotional guide to becoming successful as a coach. This book is not a step-by-step how-to guide to coaching. The premise is actually unique because any entrepreneur can learn from this book. Entrepreneurship, in general, is problematic because it…
5 Takeaways from “Consulting Success”
“Consulting Success” by Michael Zipursky guides us to building and growing a consulting business. If you love the work you do, but not necessarily the company you are with, consulting may be a way to transition into your own business. Consulting is very much an independent duty. You need to be a self-starter, self-motivated and…
5 Takeaways from “Successful Self-Publishing”
“Successful Self-Publishing” by Joanna Penn gives us a look at how to self-publish ebooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks. She also talks about how to market after your release. I have been self-publishing for over a year now, but I still enjoy reading how others publish their works. I have read a few of Joanna Penns’ books,…
5 Takeaways from “How to NFT”
“How to NFT” by CoinGecko, gives us a future-focused look at Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). NFTs are all the rage now because of the ability to sell simple pictures for millions of dollars. But there is more under the hood of NFTs, as they can function in many different environments and situations. Some use-cases include art,…
5 Takeaways from “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”
“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo is more than a book about cleaning your home. Cleaning and organizing one’s stuff is life-changing and soul-cleansing—if you do it correctly, of course. She has a few recommendations to complete a successful cleaning. First, you must discard. Second, you begin the process of tidying. To…
5 Takeaways from “How to DeFi -Advanced”
“How to DeFi -Advanced” by Paula Robinson is the second book (part one) exploring decentralized finance and the world of cryptocurrencies. The world of DeFi is complex and moves at the speed of light, so one must constantly study to stay up-to-date. Decentralized finance aims to replicate many of the staples of traditional finance (insurance,…
5 Takeaways from “You are the Brand”
“You are the Brand” by Mike Kim gives us a valuable 8-step program to build our personal brand. I am currently building a brand, Military Family Investing, so this book comes to me at a perfect moment in time. Building a personal brand is vastly different from building a company. With a personal brand, you…
5 Takeaways from “Food Truck Business Guide for Beginners”
“Food Truck Business for Beginners” by Jose Miguel Perez gives us a super deep look into starting and running a food truck business. At this time, I do not plan on starting a food truck business, but the information is still valuable. Food trucks can add additional income to almost any physical investments you own.…
5 Takeaways from “Debt-Free Degree”
“Debt-Free Degree” by Anthony ONeal guides parents on how their children can earn a college degree entirely without acquiring debt. Graduating debt-free will give students a headstart above 70% of their peers. I was shocked that students could start preparing for college in middle school. Sure enough, there are scholarships and other opportunities that youngsters…
5 Takeaways from “Free Agent Lifestyle”
“Free Agent Lifestyle” by Coach Greg Adams is about the single male lifestyle. I’ll be frank, Coach does not believe marriage benefits men. He does bring up strong points as to his beliefs. Coach is one of my favorite YouTubers. I have been married for 16 years and dearly love my wife. However, I met…
5 Takeaways from “Baby Steps Millionaires”
“Baby Steps Millionaires” by Dave Ramsey looks at folks who became millionaires by following Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. It is genuinely intriguing to see the power of avoiding consumer debt and living below ones’ means. I believe that everyone who follows the baby steps can become millionaires. However, I am more of a Robert Kiyosaki…
5 Takeaways from “Know Yourself, Know Your Money”
“Know Yourself, Know Your Money” by Rachel Cruze is a deep dive into the heart of your money. It is impossible to become debt-free and build an investment portfolio if you don’t know your limiting beliefs about money. Rachel Cruze is Dave Ramsey’s daughter, by the way. She explains how it was growing up after…
5 Takeaways from “The Perfect Investment”
“The Perfect Investment” by Paul Moore is a deep dive into the world of commercial real estate. More specifically, giant (100+ doors) multi-family housing that you can buy via syndications, partnerships, and limited liability corporations. You will need to be an accredited investor for this scale of investing. According to Investopedia, you will need to…
5 Takeaways from “The Psychology of Money”
“The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel is a mandatory read for anyone entering the stock market or the larger world of investing. So much of how we perceive our investing life comes from our mindset. The book gives us reasonable parameters to frame our investing goals and successes. The basic rule is to invest…
