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 :

1. Does what you say you’re going to do. 
2. Takes disciplined and massive action.
3. 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. 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!