13 Books Will Make You RICH
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Here are the top 13 books that will make you rich.
- "The Alchemist" Paulo Coelho;
- "Think and Grow Rich" Napoleon Hill;
- "Atomic Habits" James Clear;
- "MONEY Master the Game" Tony Robbins;
- "The 4-Hour Work Week" Timothy Ferriss;
- "Influence" Robert B. Cialdini;
- "Never Split the Difference" Chris Voss;
- "The Lean Startup" Eric Ries;
- "Confessions of an Advertising Man" David Ogilvy;
- "How to Win Friends and Influence People" Dale Carnegie;
- "The 48 Laws of Power" Robert Greene;
- "The Personal MBA" Josh Kaufman;
- "Misbehaving" Richard H. Thaler;
1. "The Alchemist" (Paulo Coelho)
Best Sellers Rank: #626 in Kindle Store.
- #1 in Metaphysical Fiction
- #1 in Mental & Spiritual Healing
- #1 in Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"The Alchemist is the rare type of book that grows with you — each time you read it, you discover new wisdom that feels handpicked for the season of life you’re in. This 25th Anniversary Edition makes the experience even more special. The cover is gorgeous, and the pages have a beautiful quality feel to them, making it perfect for gifting or keeping in your personal collection."
"Through life we encounter many situations take heed of it all there is a lesson in every situation. When things seem to look bleak there is also a lesson. And there is no losing in learning and growing. The shepherd takes us on a growth journey in pursuit of treasure. It’s easy to see that the journey was a treasure as well. Great short read."
"This book was referenced in a conversation with a friend, and I immediately decided I had to read it. Well, I had no idea how much meaning it would bring to me. It brought to me an entirely different lens through which to view life. The Alchemist has become my favorite book, introduced me to my favorite author, and brought back my joy of reading. I'm now over halfway through Coelho's works, and while none have hit me quite as strong as The Alchemist, they are all meaningful to me in their own ways. I cannot recommend this book enough."
Books quotes:
"It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting"
"Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own."
"It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie."
"when each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises"
2. "Think and Grow Rich" (Napoleon Hill)
Best Sellers Rank: #170,331 in Kindle Store.
- #109 in Motivational Management & Leadership
- #135 Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Kindle Store)
- #144 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"This book is more than a guide to prosperity; it's a roadmap to becoming the highest version of yourself. I recommend it to anyone ready to elevate their thinking, pursue their purpose, and step into new levels of growth and achievement. Whether you're reading it for the first time or returning with fresh eyes, it can shift your mindset and life."
"There is a reason why a book written in 1937 is still being printed and read in 2024! Trust me if you want more personal wealth, start with this book."
"This book is a rite of passage if you are interested in self-help and interested in interacting with the laws of the Universe that allow us to manifest the things that we want in our physical realm. It is timeless and will remain relevant for years to come-- It is a must read."
Books quotes:
"First. Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire."
"Wishing will not bring riches. But desiring riches with a state of mind that becomes an obsession, then planning definite ways and means to acquire riches, and backing those plans with persistence which does not recognize failure, will bring riches."
"That is one of the tricks of opportunity. It has a sly habit of slipping in by the back door, and often it comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. Perhaps this is why so many fail to recognize opportunity."
"Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. Only by so doing can one be sure of maintaining the state of mind known as a BURNING DESIRE TO WIN, essential to success."
3. "Atomic Habits" (James Clear)
Best Sellers Rank: #970 in Kindle Store.
- #1 in Popular Social Psychology & Interactions
- #1 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
- #2 in Business & Money (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"I've read a lot of books on changing behavior and building habits and James Clear's Atomic Habits is my new favorite. This book is different from others in the way it covers an enormous amount of ground in the larger area of self-improvement while seamlessly tying all these ideas back into the central theme of habits."
"Atomic Habits by James Clear is hands down one of the most impactful self-improvement books I’ve ever read — and I’ve read quite a few. What makes this book stand out is its down-to-earth, practical approach to building better habits and breaking the bad ones."
Books quotes:
"Goals are about the results you want to achieve. Systems are about the processes that lead to those results."
"Decide the type of person you want to be. Prove it to yourself with small wins."
"Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress."
"The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. It’s one thing to say I’m the type of person who wants this. It’s something very different to say I’m the type of person who is this."
4. "MONEY Master the Game" (Tony Robbins)
Best Sellers Rank: #88,953 in Kindle Store.
- #31 in Personal Finance (Books)
- #47 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
- #70 in Success Self-Help.
Amazon reviews:
"Whether you’re just starting out on your financial journey or looking to optimize your wealth-building strategies, this book offers invaluable insights and expert strategies that can make a real difference."
"I love how this book is written. If you have ever seen Tony Robbins on YouTube you know it is in his own words and entertaining as well as informative. This book has made me want to save in way of investing. This book shows you that investing is the the smarter way to be rich even if the interest rates go up!"
Books quotes:
"The secret to wealth is simple: Find a way to do more for others than anyone else does. Become more valuable. Do more. Give more. Be more. Serve more. And you will have the opportunity to earn more"
"Remember this: anticipation is the ultimate power. Losers react; leaders anticipate."
"The fastest way to feel connection, a sense of how significant your life is, a deep sense of certainty and variety, and put yourself in a state where you can give to others, is to find a way each day to appreciate more and expect less."
"Information without execution is poverty. Remember: we’re drowning in information, but we’re starving for wisdom."
5. "The 4-Hour Work Week" (Timothy Ferriss)
Best Sellers Rank: #170,562 in Kindle Store.
- #8 in Time Management (Books)
- #36 in Workplace Behavior
- #43 in Office Management (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"Many books of this nature are simply filled with fluff, woo-woo, and other law of attraction platitudes, but The 4 Hour Workweek is absolutely filled to the brim with productivity tips. This makes the book worth the price of admission alone"
"This book has been a validation for the way I have been thinking for years. If you read other reviews, you can tell the concept must be spot on because people either love it or hate it. There is hardly any middle ground and if history has proven anything these kinds of reactions change the world significantly."
"It's a great book. Just life changing"
Books quotes:
"If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think."
"“Someday” is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it’s important to you and you want to do it “eventually,” just do it and correct course along the way."
"Learn to be difficult when it counts. In school as in life, having a reputation for being assertive will help you receive preferential treatment without having to beg or fight for it every time."
6. "Influence" (Robert B. Cialdini)
Best Sellers Rank: #5,690 in Kindle Store.
- #2 in Business Communication Skills
- #7 in Social Psychology & Interactions
- #8 in Business Leadership.
Amazon reviews:
"Great book, relevant information even multiple decades later. We are who we are. Too avoid basic human nature, read this and start applying the principles."
"I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot. It’s packed with knowledge without the bs fluff"
"This book has truly influenced me, and it’s written exceptionally well. The storytelling is captivating, and the depth of the characters and plot really resonates with me. The author’s ability to weave complex themes into such a compelling narrative has left a lasting impact. It’s a book I would highly recommend to anyone who loves immersive and thought-provoking stories. Truly a standout in my collection!"
Books quotes:
"A well-known principle of human behavior says that when we ask someone to do us a favor, we will be more successful if we provide a reason."
"The rule says that we should try to repay what another person has provided us."
"We resist the seductive luxury of registering and reacting to just a single (trigger) feature of the available information when an issue is important to us."
7. "Never Split the Difference" (Chris Voss)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,066 in Kindle Store.
- #1 in Business Negotiating (Kindle Store)
- #2 in Business Leadership
- #3 in Professional & Technical.
Amazon reviews:
"This book promises to unlock persuasion potential by applying high-stakes techniques to everyday professional and personal interactions. Having heard considerable buzz about Voss's approach, I was eager to delve into his strategies."
"An eye opening book about negotiation skills. The book share some simple and applicable techniques, not just theories. I applied some of those technique when talking to my kids and it works magic. Highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get more out of your daily communication with people."
"Great read and easy to follow and put into practice. Took a lot from this book."
Books quotes:
"Research shows that the best way to deal with negativity is to observe it, without reaction and without judgment. Then consciously label each negative feeling and replace it with positive, compassionate, and solution-based thoughts."
"The goal is to identify what your counterparts actually need (monetarily, emotionally, or otherwise) and get them feeling safe enough to talk and talk and talk some more about what they want."
"To get real leverage, you have to persuade them that they have something concrete to lose if the deal falls through."
"Going too fast is one of the mistakes all negotiators are prone to making."
8. "The Lean Startup" (Eric Ries)
Best Sellers Rank: #20,487 in Kindle Store.
- #2 in Venture Capital (Books)
- #3 in Small Business (Books)
- #3 in in Starting a Business (Kindle Store).
Amazon reviews:
"This book helped me refine how I build programs, respond to real-time needs, and create solutions that are sustainable, not just shiny"
"If you work for a startup in any sense, or have entrepreneurial visions of grandeur, The Lean Startup by Eric Ries will make an excellent addition to your bookshelf."
"Lean Startup is a well-written book with a lot of fresh ideas and thinking about start-ups and entrepreneurship. Eric Ries, author of the book, has had a fair share of start-up experience and in his last start-up (IMVU) experimented with a lot of non-standard ways of managing start-ups influenced by Steve Blank and the Toyota Production System"
Books quotes:
"Lean thinking defines value as providing benefit to the customer; anything else is waste."
"A startup is a human institution designed to create a new product or service under conditions of extreme uncertainty."
"Validated learning is the process of demonstrating empirically that a team has discovered valuable truths about a startup’s present and future business prospects."
"The value hypothesis tests whether a product or service really delivers value to customers once they are using it."
9. "Confessions of an Advertising Man" (David Ogilvy)
Best Sellers Rank: #28,347 in Books.
- #30 in Advertising (Books)
- #60 in Company Business Profiles (Books)
- #122 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals.
Amazon reviews:
"David Ogilvy is arguably the man who built modern advertising in the United States. This book, written in the 60s, has some outdated parts - but most of the knowledge about how our fellow humans think, how to influence them, and most importantly how to make an idea stick in their head is timeless."
"If you are interested in advertising, this is a book that has stood the test of time"
"A blend of wisdom and humor—I loved this book"
Books quotes:
"The consumer isn't a moron. She is your wife."
"Where people aren’t having any fun, they seldom produce good work."
"The creative process requires more than reason. Most original thinking isn't even verbal. It requires 'a groping experimentation with ideas, governed by intuitive hunches and inspired by the unconscious.' The majority of business men are incapable of original thinking because they are unable to escape from the tyranny of reason. Their imaginations are blocked"
"What you say in advertising is more important than how you say it."
10. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (Dale Carnegie)
Best Sellers Rank: #470,291 in Kindle Store.
- #470 in Communication & Social Skills Self-Help eBooks
- #595 in Finance (Kindle Store)
- #1532 in Communication & Social Skills (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"This is a must-read for literally any person alive. There is so much incredibly valuable information in this book, it should be kept in vaults with our most cherished possessions. The insights you will gain on how to positively interact with people will have massive lasting impacts on every relationship you have. If you haven't read it, you must read it."
"This book is a must read. It doesn't matter your age or what stage of life you are in, you will benefit from reading this book"
"I have several tattered copies of this book in my library and I have read this book probably at least 15 times in the last 40 years. I try to keep a small supply of them on hand to give to friends and business associates. Love this book!!"
Books quotes:
"Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person's precious pride, hurts his sense of importance, and arouses resentment."
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
"Dr. Dewey said that the deepest urge in human nature is "the desire to be important.""
11. "The 48 Laws of Power" (Robert Greene)
Best Sellers Rank: #3,670 in Kindle Store.
- #1 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Kindle Store)
- #5 in Success eBooks
- #6 in Social Psychology & Interactions.
Amazon reviews:
"Distilling centuries of human interaction, strategy, and occasional backstabbing into 48 concise "laws," the book is like getting a crash course in the less-talked-about aspects of human nature. "
"For me, this book is one I'll be proudly adding to my library for re-reading and I like the larger format the hardcover version offers."
"I recommend reading 1 law per day, as there is A Lot to digest, and you need to absorb what your read before going to the next chapter."
Books quotes:
"Never take your position for granted and never let any favors you receive go to your head."
"Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay."
"When it comes to power, outshining the master is perhaps the worst mistake of all."
"Impatience, on the other hand, only makes you look weak. It is a principal impediment to power."
12. "The Personal MBA" (Josh Kaufman)
Best Sellers Rank: #43,403 in Kindle Store.
- #3 in Marketing for Small Businesses
- #4 in Entrepreneurship Management
- #9 in Marketing (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"If you're new to business, it will take the stark raving terror out of the process. If you're a veteran it will help you focus and enhance any venture you're working on and likely inspire more profitable ideas."
"This book has been essential in my business training and helped me learn how to use my own brain effectively."
"I’ve had this book for 4 days and I can already tell I will need to use two highlighters throughout the duration of my reading. I cannot overstate how VITAL this book is if you are an entrepreneur and want to find out the steps to launch your business for success."
Books quotes:
"The best way to observe what your potential competitors are doing is to become a customer."
"Learn everything you can from your competition, and then create something even more valuable."
"Every business fundamentally relies on two additional factors: people and systems."
13. "Misbehaving" (Richard H. Thaler)
Best Sellers Rank: #97,556 in Kindle Store.
- #13 in Marketing & Consumer Behavior
- #16 in Consumer Behavior
- #35 in Statistics (Books).
Amazon reviews:
"Misbehaving gives the reader a comprehensive overview of the value of psychology within economics and how our irrational behavioral failings don't get averaged out by the law of large numbers."
"A wonderful biography of an academic theory, written with love by its founder. Just as Mr Thaler has made this science more Human, so he also writes for Humans, making something so complex and sophisticated seem simple, relevant, and easy to understand - even for beginners like me"
"Great summary of the field. Slowly bringing one into the whole idea of putting Humans back where they belong in the field of economics : the centre."
Books quotes:
"The core premise of economic theory is that people choose by optimizing."
"Roughly speaking, losses hurt about twice as much as gains make you feel good."
"Giving up the opportunity to sell something does not hurt as much as taking the money out of your wallet to pay for it. Opportunity costs are vague and abstract when compared to handing over actual cash."