What is wealth? Could wealth in part consist of knowledge, health, and good relationships? Wealth at least in my view is certainly not just about money. Without health, wealth cannot be enjoyed. Without peace of mind, wealth is just another annoyance. Without knowledge, wealth is usually quickly lost. Without good relationships, wealth just tends to attract the wrong kinds of people, who are interested in a rich person for all the wrong reasons.
At the very least, wealth is usually reserved for those who plan and follow up with action, unless it is inherited or won through the lottery. Even then, it is better to have a plan and knowledge about how to protect and grow wealth than to start with nothing. Most people who win the lotto, lose all of the money within several years due to lack of knowledge. To plan for wealth, one needs knowledge.
Knowledge is the key to opening many doors. Knowledge workers are much more valuable than someone who has little or no knowledge. Many companies are built on nothing more than knowledge. Many of today's richest companies are based on knowledge. Most software companies such as Microsoft are knowledge based. If you want to become successful, become more knowledgable about how to create wealth.
The clients and the team that I work with receive recommendations regarding the best books to read to acquire the knowledge and wisdom needed to succeed both in life and chosen career path.
My recommended book reading list starts with the following books. This book list is not what anyone else requires or offers. This list represents part of my personal recommended reading list.
Bottom line, how much success do you want in your life? What is your goal? Who is teaching and showing you how to do it, step by step?
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FINANCES/MENTAL
You Were Born Rich, The Science of Getting Rich, Think & Grow Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cash Flow Quadrant, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 8th Habit, Law of Attraction, As a Man Thinketh, The Power of the Subconscious Mind, The Secret, The Greatest Secret in the World.
HEALTH
What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine Could Be Killing You, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, The Celestine Prophecy, The Four Agreements, The Power of Now, The Prophet, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Secret.
RELATIONSHIP
The Passion Test, Astonishing Power of Emotions, The Alchemist, The Art of Happiness, The Secret.
BUSINESS
The Tactics Of Very Successful People, 6 Degrees of Separation, Darryl Davis; How to Make $100,000+ Your First Year as a Real Estate Agent, Anthony Robbins; Awaken The Giant Within.
Videos: First Time Manager, Self Esteem Peak Performance, Dealing With Conflict And Confrontation, Motivating People In Todays Workplace, How To Set Up And Run A Training Library.
If you have a wealth building book that you would recommend, contact me.
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