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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.
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.
The E Myth
Investing in Real Estate With No and Low Money Down
This book is a great resource for everyone from first-time investors to those looking to scale and recycle capital more effectively. It breaks down common myths — like needing to be wealthy or putting 20% down — and replaces them with real stories showing how creativity, hustle, and knowledge can open doors in real estate.
The biggest takeaway: real estate offers unmatched flexibility and control, and the shift from “I can’t” to “How can I?” is where everything changes.
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.
Quiet
This book is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t require being the loudest person in the room. Susan Cain challenges our culture’s bias toward extroversion and shows how introversion is not a weakness, but a natural wiring with real advantages in leadership, focus, and decision-making.
The biggest takeaway: you don’t need to become someone else to succeed — leaning into your strengths is often what sets you apart.
