A comprehensive deep dive into radical mindsets around generosity and faithful stewardship. This book is up there on the list of books I wish I’d read sooner.

Quotes:

• “You might think you want an expensive car, a fancy watch, and a huge house. But I’m telling you, you don’t. What you want is respect and admiration from other people, and you think having expensive stuff will bring it. It almost never does—especially from the people you want to respect and admire you […] Humility, kindness, and empathy will bring you more respect than horsepower ever will.”

• “One of the most powerful ways to increase your savings isn’t to raise your income. It’s to raise your humility.”… “Savings can be created by spending less. You can spend less if you desire less. And you will desire less if you care less what others think of you.”

Bill Perkins brings some balance to the financial independence, live-on-your-in-laws-couch-for-10-years-if-you-have-to, mentality . At the core is the idea that human health and wealth move in opposite directions over the course of our life. So extract the joy from money while you can (with discernment).

Key concepts:

• The most optimal use of wealth might not always be the most optimized.

• “Is each additional hour of work you do really worth it to you and your [family]? Does your work add to your legacy – or does it actually serve to deplete it?”

• “Strike the right balance between spending on the present (and only on what you value) and saving smartly for the future…optimize for lifetime fulfillment.”

Joseph R. Dominguez and Vicki Robin bring tangible steps to transforming how you think about money.

Key Quotes:

• "Money is something you trade your life energy for. You sell your time for money. The only real asset you have is your time."

• "He who knows he has enough is rich."

• “Once we’re above the survival level, the difference between prosperity and poverty lies simply in our degree of gratitude.”

An oldie but a goodie, this book from Thomas Stanley breaks down common characteristics of Millionaires. Frugal freaks, Toyota lovers, future-minded…this is a good read if you love seeing the data to back something up.

Key Quotes:

• “Whatever your income, always live below your means.”

• "Being frugal is the cornerstone of wealth-building.”

• "It’s easier to accumulate wealth if you don’t live in a high-status neighborhood."

Robert Kiyosaki pens a classic in an engaging style that reviews core concepts that result in riches. Assets, liabilities, cash flow, expenses, and income are all Bonus: want to play a board game that reinforces the core concepts? Check out the Cashflow Game!

Quote: "Rich people buy luxuries last."

Haven't finished it yet, but I've read a lot of blog posts by the author and I've heard it's good. Breaks down how to invest in a very simple and palatable way.

Key quote:

• "Simple formula for ending up rich: Spend less than you earn, invest the surplus, avoid debt." 

A light read by George S. Clason goes big picture narrative style with investing concepts as old as time.