3 must-read personal finance books for non-book readers (Part 4)

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(Note: all recommendation is based on personal experiences. Reading requires in order)

1. How to win friends and influence people. How to stop worrying and start living

“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is a classic self-help book that provides practical advice on improving social and interpersonal skills. Published in 1936, it offers timeless principles for building positive relationships, enhancing communication, and influencing others.

Carnegie emphasizes the importance of genuine interest in others, active listening, and showing appreciation. The book has been widely praised for its straightforward and actionable guidance in navigating social interactions.

“How to Stop Worrying and Start Living,” also by Dale Carnegie, focuses on managing stress and anxiety. Published in 1948, it offers practical strategies for overcoming worry and living a more fulfilling life. The book suggests techniques such as breaking down problems into manageable parts, living in the present moment, and accepting the inevitable. Carnegie draws on real-life examples to illustrate his points, providing a comprehensive guide to dealing with the challenges of everyday life.

2. Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence

“Your Money or Your Life” is a personal finance classic co-authored by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. Published in 1992 and updated over the years, the book offers a holistic approach to transforming one’s relationship with money and achieving financial independence. It emphasizes the connection between money and life energy, urging readers to consider the real cost of their expenditures in terms of time worked. The book provides practical steps for budgeting, saving, and investing to support individuals in gaining control over their finances, reducing debt, and ultimately pursuing a more fulfilling and financially independent life.

3. The Automatic Millionaire

“The Automatic Millionaire” is a personal finance book written by David Bach. Published in 2003, the book promotes the idea of achieving financial success through automated, systematic savings and investing. Bach emphasizes the importance of setting up automatic contributions to retirement accounts and other investments to build wealth effortlessly over time. The core principle is to make financial success automatic by prioritizing savings and investments as a regular, automated part of one’s financial routine.