The Bookshelf

Michael's recommended reading.

The books that have shaped how I think about investing, personal finance, and building wealth. Each is organized by where you are on the trail and comes with my one-line review.

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General / Intro

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

Your emotions about money control you.

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The 5 Types of Wealth

Sahil Bloom

What “wealth” actually means.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Small actions compound with systems.

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Level 1: Financial Base Camp

The Total Money Makeover

Dave Ramsey

Eliminate debt for financial peace.

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Designing Your Life

Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

Instead of running on autopilot, design your future.

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The Art of Spending Money

Morgan Housel

Money is a tool to enjoy your life.

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Level 2: Get Your Bearings

Your Money or Your Life

Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez

Defining “enough” and achieving financial independence.

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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

Eric Jorgenson

Punchy principles on wealth and happiness.

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Level 3: Pack For The Journey

The Lifestyle Investor

Justin Donald

Why cash flow investing is the way to financial freedom.

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Cashflow Quadrant

Robert T. Kiyosaki

Use your income to buy assets that pay you while you sleep.

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The Dhandho Investor

Mohnish Pabrai

Bet big when the odds are in your favor.

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Level 4: Always Safety First

I Will Teach You to Be Rich

Ramit Sethi

A practical guide to create your rich life.

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The Simple Path to Wealth

JL Collins

Low-cost index funds are simple and effective.

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Tax-Free Wealth

Tom Wheelwright

How the tax code rewards investors and business owners.

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