GettingBackMyCredit’s Book List ~ Keep Moving ForwardLike so many of you out there, I too have had my share of struggles with the economy and pursuit of the American Dream and building a strong foundation for one’s self and for one’s family. It is this continuous pursuit of the American Dream that pushes me to keep reading, keep learning, and keep challenging myself to be a better person.
With that said… I wanted to start a list of books that I have read along the way for your consideration…I love to read business books and if you have a suggestion…please comment below. Thank so much!
This list will be an ongoing list. So feel free to check back from time to time to see the updated list. Keep reading, keep learning, and keep moving forward.
I will try to separate the books by category for your convenience. I am not a librarian so if I mess up…sorry about that. If there is a category you would like me to consider adding…please comment below and I will see what I can do. Thanks again for your input.
Together we can accomplish anything that our minds dare to imagine.
Any couple out there that “thinks they are on the same page” or thinks their debt is not an issue…please read Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s book (see below) and watch her show. I am so concerned that we are all headed not only to double dipping into the recession but I think we might be ready to lick the bowl clean. I really don’t want to see that! If you are wondering why would I mention any of these books for Getting Back Your Credit or any of my articles for that matter??? I find that if someone is not doing well in these areas in their life…than their credit ratings usually will follow right behind the wall of dominoes. When one area starts to fall…they all seem to fall one after another. So hopefully these topics, these ideas, conversations, etc., can help out in some way.
Personal Finance
(Michael Lewis) The Big Short– by Michael Lewis*
Wow! If you are looking for answers to why our econonmy went down the toilet...this is a MUST READ! WARNING! Reading this is a bit like finding out that there is no Santa Clause but you are an adult now and there is no Easter Bunny, and mixed in with seeing the Wizard of Oz behind the yellow curtain. Completely disburbing!
Or as Vincent Daniel, one of the characters in the book says... "I saw how the sausage was made in the economy and it was really freaky." This is my new favorite quote!!!
(David Bach) Smart Couples Finish Rich – by David Bach
*Great book for any couples trying to work as a team and finish strong.
The Automatic Millionaire – by David Bach
*David has awesome suggestion to saving your money automatically and making sure you follow through with your plan.
Start Late Finish Rich – by David Bach
*If you are starting out late or over again….this might be the perfect book.
***David Bach has a whole series of books so it is worth checking out his other books as well.
****Debt Free for Life - by David Bach.
Now Out! Looking for action steps to getting debt free and living a better life? This might be worth the read!
(Robert Kiyosaki) Rich Dad Poor Dad – by Robert Kiyosaki
*A timeless classic. I think I have read this book 4 or 5 times now and I am still not tired of reading it. Just a great reminder that old ways….mmmm. may need to be thought differently.
Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant – by Robert Kiyosaki
*A great follow up read on Robert Kiyosaki’s philosophies.
Increase Your Financial IQ – by Robert Kiyosaki
*One of my favorite books to read. I love how Robert thinks. It makes me think we still have a chance out there.
***Robert Kiyosaki has a whole series of books so it is worth checking out his other books as well.
(Peter Lynch) Learn to Earn – by Peter Lynch and John Rothchild
If you are thinking of investing in the stock market this is not a bad book to pick up. Peter is down to earth and makes it simple to understand.
*Peter Lynch is also a coauthor of the bestsellers “One Up on Wall Street" and "Beating the Street,” which he wrote with John Rothchild.
(Suze Orman) Suze Orman’s Action Plan – by Suze Orman
*Suze just rocks and that is all that needs to be said.
***Suze Orman has a whole series of books so it is worth checking out his other books as well. Suze has her show every Saturday night on CNBC so if you have not watched it…for goodness sake…record it and do yourself a favor.
The Money Class – New! by Suze Orman
****The New American Dream is not the things we accumulate, says Orman, but the confidence that comes from knowing that which we’ve worked so hard for cannot be taken away from us. In THE MONEY CLASS, Orman teaches us how to take control over our present—right here, right now—in order to build the future of our dreams.
(Steven K. Scott) The Richest Man Who Ever Lived ~ King Solomon’s Secrets to Success, Wealth, and Happiness – by Steven K. Scott
*Steven Scott has a brilliantly taken the proverbs and brought them into today’s language where we can truly understand the lesson at hand. Good stuff.
(Thomas J. Stanley) & (William D. Danko) The Millionaire Next Door – by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
*****Thomas Stanley and William Danko ~ I really recommend getting this book if you have not already read it. Especially with everything going on today and the economy. We are spending ourselves into poverty over “stuff” and this really concerns me.
(Loral Langemeier) The Millionaire Maker’s Guide to Creating a Cash Machine For Life – by Loral Langemeier.
*Good book to go along with Robert Kiyosaki’s philosophy on “income earning” assets. We all need ways to rethink and create opportunity. This book might help out with that.
*Loral Langemeier is also the author of “The Millionaire Maker.”
(Gail Vaz-Oxlade) Debt-Free Forever – by Gail Vaz-Oxlade
One of my recent books that I am reading. If you have not seen her show on CNBC “Until Death Do Us Part” you should check out her TV show. Great stuff. Any couple out there that “thinks they are on the same page” or thinks their debt is not an issue… *****Please read Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s book (see below) and watch her show. I am so concerned that we are all headed not only to double dipping into the recession but I think we might be ready to lick the bowl clean. I really don’t want to see that!
Social Media, Marketing, Sales, and Business
(Jim Collins) Good to Great – by Jim Collins
*Jim Collins talks about building up business that are not just OK but take it that extra step to becoming great. He is also the coauthor of “Built to Last” which is another excellent book to read on building up a business worth standing the test of time.
(Marc Gobe) Emotional Branding – by Marc Gobe
*Marc Gobe ~ If you are into marketing and pursuing how people respond to your products and your overall campaign this is great book to pick up.
(Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah) Inbound Marketing – by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah
*Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah – If you want to get a handle on Social Media than this is a must book to read. Plus if you are on a shoestring budget for marketing then this is a definite must read list.
(Mark Hughes) Buzzmarketing with a New Preface – by Mark Hughes
*Like so many of us (including myself) we have a zero dollar marketing budget! We have to work with our creativity…that is the power. If you find yourself in that situation...then this is a must have! I love this book. If you are into marketing…you need this book.
(Jay Conrad Levinson and Shane Gibson) Guerrilla Social Media Marketing – by Jay Conrad Levinson and Shane Gibson
* Jay Conrad Levinson and Shane Gibson have provided an excellent source of information on this social media and tips on how to master this arena. I would say this book and Inbound Marketing (see above) are two excellent books to get started on the social media scene.
(Gary Vaynerchuk) Crush It! – by Gary Vay*ner*chuk
*Gary Vaynerchuck book "Crush It" really got me started on blogging. Thank you Gary! And he got me really thinking about Personally Branding and Social Media. This is where I think it really does help to either start reading, get a mentor, watch shows on CNBC, or wherever, and start moving forward.
(A small thought:) If you are waiting on someone or something to come along and save the day…do yourself a favor and stop waiting. Get out there and make it happen. It won’t be easy by any stretch of the imagination. But I truly believe we can either get up to bat and take a swing (at least try) or we can call the coach from home and say we just don’t feel well – not even try. I cannot accept that last choice. If you strike out trying…hey…at least you got up to bat and you took a swing. There is no shame in that.
Just don’t give up and keep moving forward. We can do this!
(More Books to Come – Keep Checking Back!!!)
***This list will be an ongoing list. So feel free to check back from time to time to see the updated list.
Keep reading, keep learning, and keep moving forward!
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