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Ok so I get the question almost every day now… “Which book should I get (next)?”

My best answer is:

This all depends on which “stage” you’re in with your business – (and the challenge you’re currently facing).

You’re gonna hit more than a few walls, and sh*t I sure wish I would have paid more attention to my older wiser millionaire friends who would check in on me…

They tried to warn me but I just wasn’t getting it.

To get what I wanted, I needed more CLARITY on what I REALLY wanted:

I would have (better) known which steps to take, and would have gotten there 20 years faster.

So when I’m guiding others into their next goal, I start them with the appropriate books, (depending on what they need), immediately…

And depending on what stage or where they are in their journey, (or what new tools/ideas they may need), I guide them to (specific) resources accordingly.

But first, I have to tell you: (because I often here people say “I’m not a reader”):

If you DO NOT read what you need to read, then you probably won’t DO what you need to DO either. Because how can you walk the path if you don’t KNOW the path?

So take one small step at a time.

If you feel confused or overwhelmed with too many steps or too much to do, you may just go into “analysis paralysis”. Never hesitate to reach out to me personally.

Confusion Causes Paralysis, So Clarity is POWER

Below, I’m going over the first 15 books an entrepreneur must read, depending on which stage you’re at currently.

You only need to get through ONE at a time.

Here we go:

First step in mindset… qualify yourself. Be the type of person that :

Does what you say you’re going to do.
Takes disciplined and massive action.
Is coachable.

So when I’m working with someone, if they’ve told me their goals, but they’ve always been an employee, then I’m not absolutely sure they’re NOT gonna waste my time, (especially if this is their first business venture).

So I’ll do a little (qualification) test as a “filter”. They call this “gapping”.

I’ll tell them:

“Ok, before we go into it, make sure to go out today and get the book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki — and when you’re done with the book, call me back.“

And guess what happens most of the time?

They don’t call me back!

Why?

Because they didn’t do what they said they were going to do, and they didn’t do what I told them to do, by going and purchasing (and reading) the book!

(Which means they’re not hungry enough and they’re not qualified to get my valuable time!)

Now, the other 1/3rd of the time, they DO go get the book and read it. And guess what happens?

Breakthroughs

They have a huge breakthrough. A full on paradigm shift, and now they TRUST that what I tell them WORKS!

Now I’m positioned and my credibility goes up, because they had significant paradigm shifts. The books save me a lot of work and their belief is high, so now they’ll finally have the desire needed to change their life and do what it takes to get there.

So that’s…

NUMBER ONE – Rich Dad Poor Dad

1. “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki
  
  Because 95% of people are employed, (W-2), so it’s best if they get that (crucial) initial paradigm shift. On top of that, they have zero tax advantages. They’re getting slaughtered.
  
  If you’ve already read it, or you’re already a business owner, you can skip to…
2. “The Cashflow Quadrant” by Robert Kiyosaki
  
  This book will help them with 1000% belief in building business ASSETS, leverage and systems instead of small business, trading their time for linear income.
  
  Once an entrepreneur’s paradigm is shifted, they realize the benefits of their time investment and the power of delayed gratification when it comes to an abundance mindset and financial strategies.
3. Lower Your Taxes, BIGTIME, by Sandy Botkin
  
  Once you understand the tax benefits of being a business (owner), you’ll dive in long enough to gain the skills you need to not only save money, but generate significant income, become more tax efficient and create long-term wealth.
4. How To Win Friends And Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
  
  Another life-changing classic. Do not be confused by the title.
  
  Every wealthy person I know has read the book over 5 times.
  
  It’s about having INFLUENCE. *(They also have a newer version for the Digital Age!)
5. The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olson
  
  This is the true “secret” to a $uccessful life.
  
  At some stage, you’ll feel like you’re missing the one puzzle piece that would help you achieve the desired goal.
  
  There is no perfect secret, but if there was one, this would be it.
6. The Magic of Thinking BIG, by David J. Schwartz
  
  A carefully designed program for improvement in the most important areas!
  
  This will help you with a solid foundation for BELIEF in building your bigger dream.
7. The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale
  
  If you’re serious about becoming successful, then you must have a positive mental attitude and a TRAINED MIND.
  
  Without the right mindset, success will be impossible…
  
  This book alone can change your life.
8. Get Over Your Damn Self, by Romi Neustadt
  
  A BluePrint to building a life-changing business.
  
  You must identify your blind spots so you can get rid of what’s holding you back.
9. Outwitting The Devil, by Napolean Hill
  
  “Fear is the tool of a man-made Devil”.
  
  This gets to the root of human potential, while identifying the greatest obstacles we face in reaching our personal goals.
  
  CRUCIAL read if you’re looking to have joy and success.
  
  Also can kill procrastination.
10. Think and Grow Rich, by Napolean Hill
  
  A legendary book, because the hardest thing to do is THINK, (so you can GROW).
  
  Every wealthy person has read this book several times.
11. Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck
  
  Do you have a “fixed” mindset, or a “growth” mindset?
  
  Discovering these principles and tools will help you get there. Make this part of your BEING.
12. Influence, by Robert Cialdini
  
  No matter what you’re building, you’ve got to know and understand influence with your market.
  
  You don’t even need (capital) in today’s world. You need “SOCIAL capital”.
13. The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan
  
  A new belier system, attitude, mindset and strategies that will set you apart. It’s not (easy), but it’s SIMPLE to weed yourself out of lower 99%…
14. 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class, by Steve Siebold
  
  In my opinion, this is the Bible of SUCCESS. Not only a MUST READ, but 177 MUST DOs if you’re serious about WINNING.
15. Start Late, Finish Rich, by David Bach
  
  If you’re over 40 and you don’t have a set plan for early retirement, GET ON IT.

Ok so there’s the first books you’ll need to START.

I’m 100% confident that they will help you like they helped me.

And if you’re the type of person who had already decided you’re going to do W.I.T. – (Whatever It Takes), and GO GET THEM, READ THEM, and then IMPLEMENT what you learned…. then I’m absolutely 1000% sure you’ll be ultra successful in your life and businesses.

The World Is Yours, M!

If you’ve been struggling, or simply not satisfied with your results, then you must change your habits to create change.

Uh oH! THIS MAY HURT!
Here are 10 reasons that cause painful, long term, financial struggle, and why you MUST Get Rid Of AIR,
(Automatic Income Reducers!), NOW !!!

I’m going to give you a list. If you follow my directions, you will gradually see positive change in your life!

You may not enjoy hearing some of these, because it may be “uncomfortable” for you to “sacrifice”, but these are most likely the exact things keeping you from achieving your own big dreams and freedoms.

#1. Your TV
Get RID of it! Painful? Hmmm you sure aren’t going to miss anything, I GUARANTEE it.

You can turn it back on in 10 or 15 years and the SAME EXACT shows will still be on, full of negativity. The news, stabbings, shootings, people robbing each other, wheel of fortune, etc.!

Did you know that the average kid spends 20,000 hours watching TV before they even turn 18?

The sad part is: It only takes 10,000 hours to gain “specialized skills” at something to be PROFESSIONAL at it! What a shame!

Get rid of “Dancing With The Stars” or whatever you’re watching, and pick up a Self-Development or Wealth Book instead!

#2. Negative Whiny Broke Friends
If you notice, struggling people talk about THINGS and OTHER PEOPLE. They also complain a lot. Have you ever noticed how they attract other people to waste time with them, whining and complaining?

Most people waste valuable time and money on things that do not help their growth or self-development.

People attract people like themselves, so you must find POSITIVE people that love to talk about IDEAS and the FUTURE, constantly working on THEMSELVES!

Hint: Usually these people are wealthy! Success leaves clues!

Now that you know, observe, and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.

I’m not saying you have to “get rid” of your friends or family. I’m just saying you don’t have to hang around them as much if you’re actually trying to get out there and live an extraordinary life!

Remember: You ARE who you hang around! If you hang around people that don’t build for their future, going nowhere, (who just go to work and back, then come home, plop on the couch, drink beer and watch TV), you’re going to go there too!

#3. The Bar
It makes me laugh when I hear so many people crying “Geez I don’t have the money!”, but then I observe them wasting their life in front of the TV, playing Xbox, and at the bar spending $60 on their friends!

Again – if you hang around people that waste money drinking at the bar, you’re gonna do the same.

We usually don’t notice the smaller increments of money coming out of our pockets daily, (and never break down or budget), so we don’t understand that it adds up!

$80 -$160 on the weekends adds up to you not being able to invest any money into any assets!

#4. Football, Basketball, Hockey games, Movies, etc.
Yeah I said it! You heard me right! I know this to be true, from personal experience.

If you want to watch football and reality shows more than you want success, then there you go.

Here’s my saying: “Why sit on the sidelines, spending your hard-earned money to watch other people live THEIR dreams, instead of investing the practice and training into YOURSELF to achieve YOUR OWN dreams!”

Plus, read this, it may piss you off!

#5. Video Games
Seriously? I can see if you’re 12 years old, but c’mon now. Time to create a future and MAN UP.

If someone told you that you could be a Multi-Millionaire in 5 years by reading 2-3 hours a day of the right Wealth or Leadership books, how many of you would make that change?

How bad do you want it?

Wasting hours and hours and hours getting good at things that do absolutely nothing for your future will be PAINFUL in the long run.

The information is there for your taking. The difference between RICH and POOR has everything to do with the CHOICES you make with what you do with your spare time!

Work harder on yourself than you do at a “game” or your job, and watch what happens in 5 years.

#6. The Couch
When you exercise and get your blood pumping correctly through your body, you are able to think more clearly throughout the day.

If you do not exercise in the morning, you will notice fatigue, a lack of clarity, and weak thoughts.

How can you expect to change your life for the better if you don’t have any energy or the mood to do so?

The number one reason for bankruptcy today is medical bills. Get your exercise with a real beneficial hobby!

#7. Disgustingly Unhealthy Processed Food
Bad eating habits make you fat, cause fatigue, cause chemical imbalance, and duplicate more free radical damage to the cells in your body, resulting in bad cellular communication/dis-ease.

If you don’t have the energy or mind clarity you need to thrust forward in your life, you’re going to be mediocre/normal – a statistic.

Don’t just listen to me, check the statistics. You do not want that lifestyle, unless you like Heart Disease and Cancer.

Now on the other hand, if you consume 7-13 raw servings of fruits and vegetables every day as a lifestyle, you would remove yourself from every disease category by at least 30%.

Ask yourself this question: What do I have if I don’t have my HEALTH?

What’s the point of spending time chasing money at a job to make car payments and things, if you don’t invest in our own health, and then develop health issues down the road?

Again, the #1 reason for bankruptcy today is DOCTOR BILLS caused from bad nutrition. Marinate on it.

#8. New Cars
Yep! Most people love to “act” or LOOK successful, keeping up with the Jones’, but in reality they are just in DEBT, like the other 98%.

If you would want any chance at financial freedom, you must have the smarts to invest time and money into ASSETS that appreciate.

A car is a huge liability that depreciates extremely fast. Same as your TV and other toys. Don’t do linear work to pay for liabilities. Your assets should pay for the toys, so you don’t have to.

If you invest that same money and time into YOURSELF, reading books, attending seminars, courses, and trainings to increase your Financial IQ, you’ll be able to buy many many cars and actually own them outright, 5-7 years later, with a bunch of leveraged income coming in, but NO BILLS.

#9. FACEBOOK
You might be one of the 1,000,000,000 people who waste hours and hours on Facebook, not even making any money doing it!

Again, the difference between rich and poor people, is what they do in their SPARE TIME. Imagine how much money you would make if you invested that same “FB” time into yourself to learn how to build a home business and generate more income for your family using social media.

Then you would be valuable to others, teaching other people how to make money from their home business using Facebook, (and Youtube, Twitter, etc).

I’m not saying it’s easy, but it’s that simple, and it’s WORTH IT.

Today, you can learn how to build a 6-figure income with your laptop, from anywhere in the world, like many many others are doing.

#10. Settling with a J.O.B. :
We are programmed to spend the first 25 years of our life “learning”, and then spend the next 40 years WORKING, never really getting LIVE.

Courageous hard working entrepreneurs don’t have to do that. By using faster smarter business vehicles, you can condense that 40 years of work into 4 or 5 years of work, to be done working.

Then, you can actually get to LIVE, (with energy), the next 50 years, traveling, being outdoors experiencing the world, contributing, and spending more quality time with loved ones).

As an employee, you are heavily taxed (penalized) for not being a business owner. Employees have no say in what they pay in taxes. Only business owners have tax benefits, and “it’s not what you MAKE, it’s what you KEEP!”.

You can never achieve wealth if you don’t learn how to get your tax burden down to a legal minimum. The way to do this is to START YOUR OWN HOME-BASED BUSINESS!

Today you can literally start your own business with your home computer for generally under $2000, and immediately have write-offs (phone, computer, mileage, etc.), saving you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars.

What was that?

YES. As an employee, you’re right now losing (at least) between $2,000 to $10,000/year to taxes alone by not having a home business with tax benefits.

Be COURAGEOUS, take risks, and get DISCIPLINED. Then watch your life transform…

If you’d like to take action to explore more ideas or strategies, contact us here and tell me your story!
The world is yours, MFM.

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