Click on each book for summaries, quotes, and practical advice. WARNING: We don't agree with everything in these books. In fact, many of these books disagree with each on various points. We just try to lay it out as each author puts it, so that you can compare their wisdom and perspectives. Finally, consider these as "cheat sheets" - second rate to reading the actual books. You'll derive the ultimate benefit from purchasing and reading the books. Click on the book title on each summary page to order through Amazon.com.
Finding a Job You Love
What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers, by Richard N. Bolles
Forty-Eight Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller
Now, Discover Your Strengths, by Barcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D.
Excelling at Your Work
Winning, by Jack Welch
Sam Walton: Made in America, My Story, by Sam Walton
Jack Welch Speaks: Wisdom from the World's Greatest Business Leader, by Janet Lowe
How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, by Benjamin Franklin
Life's Greatest Lessons or 20 Things I Want My Kids to Know, by Hal Urban
The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built our Company, by David Packard
Direct from Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry, by Michael Dell
Bill Gates Speaks: Insight from the World's Greatest Entrepreneur, by Janet Lowe
The Millionaire Mind, by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.
Copy This! Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea into One of American's Best Companies, by Paul Orfalea
Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time, by Howard Schultz
Racing to Win: Establish Your Game Plan for Success, by Joe Gibbs
First, Break All the Rules, by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman
Jack: Straight from the Gut, by Jack Welch
Buffett: The Making of An American Capitalist, by Roger Lowenstein
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy, by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. and William D. Danko, Ph. D.
Simple Wisdom for Rich Living, by Oseola McCarty
Married to the Brand: Why Consumers Bond With Some Brands for Life, by William J. McEwen.
Cut Your Spending in Half, Without Settling for Less: How to Pay the Lowest Price For Everything. By the editors of Rodale Press.
Saving Money Any Way You Can: How to Become a Frugal Family, by Mike Yorkey
The Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten Rules for Financial Success, by Burton G. Malkiel
The Intelligent Investor, a Book of Practical Counsel, by Benjamin Graham
Ignorance,
Confidence, and Filthy Rich Friends: The Business Adventures of Mark
Twain, Chronic Speculator and Entrepreneur,
by Peter Krass.
Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor, by John C. Bogle
Charles Schwab's New Guide to Financial Independence: Practical Solutions for Busy People, by Charles Schwab
Warren Buffett Speaks: Wit and Wisdom from the World's Greatest Investor, by Janet Lowe
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!, by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Buffett: The Making of An American Capitalist, by Roger Lowenstein
Buy It, Fix It, Sell It, Profit! by Kevin C. Myers
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller
Crisis Control in the New Millenium, by Larry Burkette
Learn to Earn, by Peter Lynch
