Tag: books
5 Takeaways from “Find Your People”
“Find Your People” by Jennie Allen is a celebration of life, love, and friendship. The book explores why we feel so alone in this modern time. With cell phones and social media, we should feel closer to one another, right? The problem is that we all chase individualism. This love of being alone, living alone,…
5 Takeaways from “The Bond Book”
“The Bond Book” by Annette Thau is a must-read for any investor in any asset class. The bond market is much larger than the stock market. You wouldn’t know that by comparing the media coverage of the two. Bonds are everywhere, in every asset class, government entity, corporation, and mortgage ecosystem. To be a successful…
5 Takeaways from “How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital”
“How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital” by Nathan Latka is a book purely for entrepreneurs. If you are a standard 9-5 employee, the concepts in this book may overwhelm you. However, this book is definitely for you if you have been reading entrepreneurial books and perhaps started a business. In fact, it’s one…
5 Takeaways from “Elliot Waves Made Simple”
“Elliot Waves Made Simple” by Steve Sinclair walks us through the complex mindset of a day trader. Elliot waves are part of an overall technical analysis program for day traders. I am not a day trader, but understanding technical analysis, even at a basic level, can assist you in any kind of investing. You can…
5 Takeaways from “Wedding Hacks”
“Wedding Hacks” by Maddie Eisenhart gives us 540 wedding tips to reduce our costs and prevent drama. Everyone preparing for a wedding should read this book because there is solid guidance inside. I am doing a deep dive into why Americans are broke. Weddings are a massive part of the equation, so reducing these expenses…
5 Takeaways from “Couponing for Beginners Guide”
“Couponing for Beginners Guide” by T.M. Crump is a short book on how to start couponing. Every penny counts as we enter a recession and a period of high inflation. Couponing is a lifestyle—not something you do casually. There is a lot of work to use coupons effectively, so you must take it seriously. 1)…
5 Takeaways from “Destroy Your Student Loan Debt”
“Destroy Your Student Loan Debt” by Anothony ONeil takes us step-by-step on how to get rid of large amounts of student loan debt. I never took any student loans, but I know it affects many young professionals. You need to attack student loans aggressively and quickly. If you don’t, they can grow faster than you…
5 Takeaways from “3 Secrets to Effective Time Management”
“3 Secrets to Effective Time Management” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a must-read for those who struggle with time management. Elizabeth Saunders’ approach to time management is about accomplishing the important things first. It may seem simple, but you must identify what is essential to you BEFORE you start your day. Before she gets into…
5 Takeaways from “Rich Dad’s Guide to Becoming Rich”
“Rich Dad’s Guide to Becoming Rich” by Robert Kiyosaki is my favorite book of all time. That is to say, all of Robert Kiyosakis’ books are my favorites. Mr. Kiyosakis’ books all say the exact same thing, yet they are all different. He has simple messages he tells people across multiple parables (stories). I love…
5 Takeaways from “Manage Your Day-To-Day”
“Manage Your Day-To-Day” by Jocelyn K Glei is a book for creatives by creatives. There are over 20 articles from prominent creative professionals giving us insights into becoming a creative professional. I am roughly two years into my journey as a creative professional, and it has been extraordinary. The strides you can reach as a…
5 Takeaways from “The Successful Author Mindset”
“The Successful Author Mindset” by Joana Penn gives us authors the fuel to continue down our long, arduous journeys. I am being dramatic, but being a writer and author entrepreneur truly is challenging. There is a fine line between writing and performing work. To be creative, you have to accomplish many creative tasks like writing.…
5 Takeaways from “The 4 Stages of Building Wealth”
“The Four Stages of Building Wealth” by H.J. Cammas guides us through the stages of living on earned income to living on “unearned” income entirely. At this point, we will be considered financially free. Unearned income is money that our investments produce, otherwise known as passive income. Passive income is one of my favorite topics,…
5 Takeaways from “The Multifamily Millionaire part 1”
“The Multifamily Millionaire” by Brandon Turner is one of many BiggerPockets book releases I have read. This book explicitly covers “small” multi-family homes and properties. In this instance, the word “small” means anywhere from 2-20 units. The bank considers any property having 1-4 units as a residential property. Thus, lenders consider a property with over…
Top 15 Financial Books of All-Time
How do you decide on the top financial books of all time? You look at the philosophies that helped you create wealth in your life and where they originated. Sometimes when you read many books (I have read 110), the ideas become jumbled together into one big ball of thoughts and passions. However, it’s good…
5 Takeaways from “How to Start a Worm Farm Business”
“How to Start a Worm Farm Business on a Shoestring Budget” by Stephan Kloppet gives us everything we need to know about worm farming or “vermiculture.” Worms can create many positive environmental resources, including worm casting, worm tea, and compost. Getting started with a worm farm doesn’t cost too much money. You start with 500…
5 Takeaways from “Guerrilla Publishing”
“Guerrilla Publishing” by Derek Murphy is the bible on how indie writers and publishers can become success stories. This is my second time reading this book because I read the pdf version one year ago was the first time. I decided to buy the book and reread it. Trust me; it’s even better the second…
5 Takeaways from “Book Cover Design Secrets”
“Book Cover Design Secrets You Can Use to Sell More Books” by Derek Murphy is a how-to guide for authors. Most experts tell authors not to publish their own book covers because they make many rookie mistakes. However, you can save a lot of money by learning to create your own covers. This book gives…
5 Takeaways from “Composting for Beginners”
“Composting for Beginners” by Bradley Gray is a must-read for us, soon-to-be homestead farmers and gardeners. I’ll admit I tried to create a compost pile a couple of years ago. It went fine, but I should have read this book first. Composting is any organic matter undergoing or that has undergone decomposition or decay. The…
5 Takeaways from “From Paycheck to Purpose”
“From Paycheck to Purpose” by Ken Coleman takes us on a deep dive into how to find our dream job. I am not looking for another job after finishing my military career, but I found the book very insightful and helpful. Even if you plan to become a content creator or entrepreneur, this book has…
5 Takeaways from “All Your Worth”
“All Your Worth” by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi (her daughter) is my favorite book outside of Robert Kiyosaki’s offerings. If I had read this book in 2006, I would be much further ahead financially today. But there is no point crying over spilled milk. In the future, I will recommend this book to…
