Top New Money Books for Grownups Right Now (Winter 2020)
Bobbi reveals her favorite new money related books, and how to decide if they are right for you. This month’s picks include Don’t Keep Your Day Job by Cathy Heller, The Big Stretch by Teneshia Warner, The Future is Faster Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler, Napkin Finance by Tina Hay and Bow Dow by Lindsay Goldwert.
These are recommendations so I am going to focus on why I was drawn to them and what I got out of them- and full disclosure we do focus on books written by authors that appear on the podcast- because if we are being honest when I love a book- I want to know more and I want to share that with you guys so we tend to reach out and try to get them on.
-The book is practical and specific. She gives down to earth advice about how to realistically follow your passion but in a very practical way.
- She shares advice from experts including authors Jen Sincero and Gretchen Rubin and actress Jenna Fischer. There are also stories about every day people to make it relatable.
-There are lots of inspirational quotes like "Why did it have to be an ‘either-or’ when it could be a ‘yes and’?”
Who is this book for:
Don’t keep your day job will motivate just about anyone but it is especially for people looking for advice on well.. how to leave their corporate jobs. Also Entrepreneurs who need a little nudge to connect doing what they love, with doing something that another person or entity will pay for. Emphasis on getting paid.
-It shares the success stories of some of the dreamers that have spoken at those conferences
-It has a time line: 90 days with specific assignments
-Teneshia’s personality shines through and is the real gem in this book
Who is this book for:
It’s for people willing to do the work to get to their goals and The Big Stretch will help you decide if that is you. Not everyone is ready to go for it- and Teneshia sets expectations that will push you to get there- but only if you are ready.
-At first I was intimidated by the book- in part because it’s authors are so accomplished as “Big” Thought Leaders. But once I started reading it, this actually became a page turner because of the very accessible way they approach what are often complicated topics,
-It’s a little like looking into a crystal ball except after- and only after they lay out theories and predictions, you realize that to a large degree. the way things play out was logical all along. They touch on everything from AI, to digital biology, virtual reality, robotics and blockchain.
-The book made me smarter about our world and who doesn’t love just feeling like they have a better handle on our world.
Who is this book for:
Truth- This is all stuff I just wasn’t that into- until I started reading the book. So even if this isn’t your thing- move out of your comfort zone and just start. You might be surprised how much you like it, just like I did.
-It addresses the very basics of financial literacy in a unique and approachable way
-Napkin Finance explains some of the most misunderstood and confusing topics ranging from blockchain to credit scores and paying off student debt.
-Fun fact: Napkin Finance partnered with Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room campaign
Who is this book for:
Napkin Finance is a book for beginners- and for those of us that can benefit from some re-enforcement and sometimes clarification of financial concepts- most basic but some kind of complicated.
-Lindsay is very revealing about her own challenges and makes you feel like you are in it together with her
-The doms- as Lindsay often refers to the dominatrixes share some very specific advice about how they negotiate and hold on to power
-There is a lot of psychology and real insights into human behavior and what triggers certain reactions. By revealing these Lindsay helps us see why we get the reactions we do, and how we can pivot to get.. well everything we want.
Who is this book for:
Everyone that wants to get everything they want- of course.
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