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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Rich Dad Poor Dad
It’s no surprise this book lights a fire for so many people — it certainly did for me. Kiyosaki explains what holds most people back from building wealth by contrasting his own “poor dad” with his best friend’s “rich dad,” challenging how we think about debt, assets vs. liabilities, taxes, and making money work for you.
The biggest takeaway: long-term wealth comes from buying and building real assets, playing the tax game intentionally, and being honest about what truly creates value.
The E Myth
This book was especially impactful for me as someone who has always aspired to build a successful business like my father. It draws a clear distinction between entrepreneurs who build systems that run without them and those who unintentionally create a job they can’t step away from.
The biggest takeaway: from day one, a business should be designed as a system and a playbook — one that creates freedom, scales, and ultimately becomes a sellable asset.
Never Split the Difference
This book is pure gold, and Chris’ BiggerPockets interview is just as compelling. Through high-stakes negotiation stories, like a kidnapping negotiation he led in the Philippines, Chris seamlessly connects real-world psychology to business and everyday negotiations.
The biggest takeaway: people aren’t purely rational, and by asking the right questions and truly listening, you can help others arrive at conclusions themselves — making agreement more natural & effective.