5 Books That Can Change Your Perspective on Life and Money
When was the last time you sat down and opened a book? Probably when you were in school. No matter what age you are at the moment, you should never stop learning. Keeping yourself curious all the time is the best thing for your brain.ย
There is always something new to learn. Just because you finish school doesnโt mean you are already done with learning. Reading gives you new ideas, opens your eyes to new things, and helps you broaden your understanding of the world.ย
Here are some books I have read that have changed my perspective on life and money.ย
1. Atomic Habitsย
If you have poor habits and want to improve, you need to read Atomic Habits by James Clear. The book is for those who want to build better habits and break bad ones. You can see real changes in your life if you take baby steps and make countless small decisions. Real improvement starts when you start taking action on yourself.ย
In Clearโs book, he talks about how small changes can give you remarkable results in the future. Once you do it, you start doing it without even thinking about it. He talks about his Four Laws of Behavior Change so that his readers can create long-lasting and positive habits. For example, if you want to drink more water every day but are too lazy to get up to get some, you should have water by you or in front of you at all times. That way you can see it and drink it without even thinking about it.ย
Clear provides many strategies and real-life examples so his readers can make small improvements and change their lifestyles.ย
2. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
If you want to become a wealthy and successful person, Rich Dad, Poor Dad is the book for you. You will learn how wealthy people think about money because not many people have financial knowledge. Financial literacy is crucial in life if you want to win. School doesnโt teach you anything about money.ย
In this book, you will see both perspectives of two dads and what their views are on money. You get to dive into financial literacy: building wealth, investing in assets, starting and owning businesses, and increasing financial intelligence.ย
3. Think and Grow Richย
This book is for you if you want to become successful and achieve everything you want in life. Think and Grow Rich gives valuable information in every aspect of life and not just about wealth.ย
It is a timeless book that gives you all the secrets you need to change your life. This book has all the common habits and mindsets of successful individuals you can learn from.ย
The book focuses on the power of your mind, desire, and persistence in achieving oneโs goals in life. Anyone can achieve anything in life if they put their mind to the test. Without the mind, itโs difficult to overcome the obstacles that are in your way. Many people have unpredictable events that happen to them, but iย
4. Broke Millennialย
For those who struggle to get their finances straight, Broke Millennial is a nice read. This book is aimed at young adults in their twenties and thirties who want to take control of their finances. Many people struggle on a daily basis with their finances because they were never taught in school. Not a lot of people have a good relationship with their money.ย
This book gives you straightforward advice to help you have a better relationship with your money. Topics like budgeting, saving, investing, tackling debt, and understanding your credit score are all in the book. The book is written in an engaging and relatable style that makes reading more fun and easy to understand.ย
If you are starting out as a young adult, this book gives you valuable insights if you want to start building a solid foundation for your financial future.ย
5. The Simple Path to Wealthย
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? If you want to reach financial freedom, The Simple Path to Wealth is a fantastic book to read. The book focuses on three main principles: spend less than you earn, avoid debt, and invest in low-cost index funds. You have to understand money if you want to play the money game. Money is used as a tool to get to freedom rather than power and luxury.ย
If you want financial freedom, this book gives you practical advice on how you can get to financial independence and retire early. This book is a beginner introductory course to the world of investment and personal finance. If you are starting out and have no clue or zero knowledge on finance, The Simple Path to Wealth is an excellent book for you.ย
Read and Growย
You may think reading is boring, but it gives you so much knowledge. There are so many books out there that are on my reading list that I havenโt got to yet, but reading has given me so much knowledge that even school canโt give you sometimes. People who have already experienced something, write a book on it, and provide valuable insights are books that gives you so much advice. If you want to become a successful person and change your life, you should start tackling those books and see if they can open your eyes to a new perspective on life.
She started her blog, The Money Dreamer, when she realized the 9-5 job was not the lifestyle she wanted anymore. After designing for a while, she wanted a more meaningful life, which was freedom, so she decided to venture out. She took action so that she can live her dream life and decided to help people to live theirs by helping them how to save, budget, and invest.