WARNING None of these resources are silver bullets, as a man perusing higher status, wealth and health in life you must constantly grow.
These resources will help you grow and give you fuel on your journey. They will change your thinking so you can think like the person you want to become.
You must still put in the work, make personal sacrifices and implement the required changes in order to be come massively successful. Enjoy these and share them with your fellow gentlemen or lady wolves.
Finance and Entrepreneurship
The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco – This book is a MUST read if you want to get rich or be in business.
Unscripted – Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Entrepreneurship by MJ DeMarco – An improved version of ‘The Millionaire Fastlane’ by MJ DeMarco however, the audio version is not as good due to the narrator.
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason – The basic principles and parables told in this story are timeless. At the end of this book you must ask yourself. Do you have the soul of a slave or a master?
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – Unquestionably one of the most life changing books I’ve ever read and a must for any business or wealth builder.
Skin in The Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb – Nassim is a mathematical genius and he provides unique observations and models for understanding the world around us.
Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins – I recommend this book if you need the basics of good personal finance & how to raise/save money. This is money 101. I disregard the stock market advice, but the investment mindset and principles are sound.
How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis – Felix is an old school self made multi-millionaire who made his money through publishing magazines. He makes lots of money in magazines till this day; despite the naysayers saying the internet would destroy his business. This book is full of practical advice and hard truths which you must learn if you want to get rich.
Motivation and Success
Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone (audio) – Grants personal story from rags to riches is incredibly inspiring. He is in no way politically current and he is not ashamed of who he is. His mindset is very different from you average person. Prepare yourself for carpet bombs of truth telling.
Sell or Be Sold – How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life by Grant Cardone – Sales or the ability to sell and negotiate are vital life skills. Grant will show you how and why you must learn these skills and how you can use some practical tools to get more of what you want.
Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance – Elon Musk is a truly remarkable entrepreneur, not many people know his full story. I suspect he would have way less critics if they did. I was enthralled by this book.
Persuasion and Influence
Yes! 50 Secrets From The Science of Persuasion (Dr Noah J Goldstein, Steve J. Martin and Dr Robert B. Cialdini) (audio) – If you want 50 methods on how to persuade better outlaid one after the other with explanations on why they work listen to this.
The Secrets of Power Negotiating by Rodger Dawson (audio) – An older book on persuasion full of gold; I suspect many newer persuasion experts learnt from Rodger.
Crypto/Stock Trading & Investing
Reminiscences of A Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre (audio) – Trading financial instruments or crypto currency requires a complete change in mindset. This is a classic book for understanding the psychology of a successful trader and investor.
Trading In The Zone by Mark Douglas (audio) – A practical mindset book for professional stock or crypto traders.
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (audio) – A work of art by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. If you want to go on an intellectual journey this is for you.
Corporate and Career Development
Take It To The Next Level by Marshall Goldsmith (audio) – This audio program is filled with excellent advice if you are an executive leader in a corporate environment.
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene – Change is constant but human nature always remains the same. This book is a must for understanding the Laws of Power.
Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio – Rays life principles are fantastic. Being one of the richest and most successful hedge fund managers in the world he can offer a lot of great advice. Incidentally his son Paul Dalio has Bipolar Disorder and he talks about this in principles. I highly recommend this book.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell – Practical and classic this book offers good leadership advice to those that manage people.
Relationships and Dating
The Rational Male by Rollo Tomassi (This is for Men, audio) – The no bullshit down-low on how women really think and operate when it comes to dating.
Lady: How to Meet and Keep a Good Man for Love and Marriage by Roosh Valizadeh (This is for women, audio) – The no bullshit down-low on how men really think and operate when it comes to dating.
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell – We are currently living in the world of 1984 if you didn’t know yet; it’s time you knew.