Time to read : 4 Minutes
According to Tom Corley's book, Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, successful people read – a lot.
Bill Gates reads 50 books a year, Warren Buffet averages 500 pages a day, Australian author and millionaire Leonie Dawson gets through a whopping 400 books each year, while Elon Musk taught himself how to build rockets from reading.
Tom's research also discovered that 67% of millionaires watch less than an hour of TV a day.
We're not saying these books will make you millions. But they do come recommended by Compare Club's experts.
Change Your Habits, Change Your Life by Tom Horley
At 154 pages, this is one you could easily turn over in a weekend. A follow-up to his first book, Rich Habits, it's a really practical and readable guide that helps you kick goals by changing your habits. Using his research of self-made millionaires, Tom makes their successful practices accessible for everyone.
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Simon is a gifted speaker, his Ted Talk, Why, is the third most watched video on Ted.com with 37 million views – and – his book doesn't disappoint. It uses real-life examples to help you understand key ideas and turns the modern concept of leadership on its head.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
It's an oldie, but still a goodie. This book has recently been updated and is a must-have. The stand-outs for us are that you don't have to earn a lot to become wealthy, that you need to teach your kids about money early and that all of us can be smart with our cash. Yes, please.
Holly takes the shame away from money (and not having it in order) with her super helpful guide. A credited financial counsellor, Holly, knows her stuff too, and makes navigating your way out of debt something to be proud of. Can you feel it? Your financial independence just got a little closer.
An international best seller for a reason, James' no nonsense book will get you excited about eliminating your bad habits (*cough, not that we have any, right?!). Grounded in science and real-life experiences this book will inspire you on every page.
Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Morgan uses short stories to explain the different ways we behave with money. After all, most of our biggest financial decisions aren't made with excel spread sheets, they are made on the fly with our emotions in control. This book will change the way you think about and use your money.
There is no perfect age to retire, and Eric's step-by-step book makes the process easy to understand. So no matter how much debt you are in, or where you might find yourself today, this book will help get you back your finances on track.
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
This wonderful book started as series of letters from JL to his daughter educating her about how to look after her money. It covers everything, including why you need to avoid debt (or getting rid of it if you have it), why we all need F-you money and how to build real and long-lasting wealth.
Scott Pape makes understanding and managing your finances easy. From setting up accounts with for rainy day protection and the 'Smile' account to treat yourself, to wiping out your mortgage faster, Scott has it all covered. The best part is the real-life stories of Australians who've got their finances in order.
STACKED: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken
Last, but not least, this excellent read from Joe and Emily makes money matters simple. Their book is the perfect read if you want to understand the basics and have a money philosophy that works. These two self-confessed nerds really know their stuff.
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