Educate Yourself – 3 Must Read Business Book

You can never learn too many tips to make you financially efficient.  Here are 3 books that are a great way to improve your financial intelligence.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad
by Robert Kiyosaki

This book discusses how the author learned about money while growing up.  His birth father also known as “Poor Dad” was a middle class citizen who worked for the school district in a secure government position.  His “Rich Dad” was the father of his best friend who was an entrepreneur.  The book discusses the different views held by those that are wealthy and those that live from paycheck to paycheck.

This is a medium length book that will create a good foundation for a new way of financial thinking in regards to using money and obtaining a financial education. 

The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason

This book takes place in ancient Babylon however its principles are still valid today.  It tells the tale of a chariot maker who works hard, but still is only scraping by.  He grows tired of living in poverty while watching those around him grow wealthy.  He lives in a city that has the greatest amount of wealth in the world.  The book gives financial lessons in the form of a story as he learns the foundations and basic rules of investing and saving money.

This is a short book and a very easy read.

Atlas Shrugged
by Ayn Rand

This story takes place during the time of rail barons’ in America.  America is in a deep state of depression (similar to current economic times) and many citizens have lost hope.  The economy now relies on a few key players in industries that are essential to everyone; transportation, oil, and steel.

This book has changed the way many people view the world.  People either love it or hate it.  Most business-minded people will agree with the concepts however it is strongly biased towards self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

A movie was recently made about this book, however due to a lack of proper financial backing; it is disappointing and doesn’t even come close to doing the book justice.

This is a lengthy read.

Good luck with your reading, and may it help you with your financial future!