May 3, 2025

9 books that every financially successful person would have read atleast once in life

Aakanksha Sharma

Books for the successful and wise

Success and money do not come to anyone by accident. There are years of hard work, determination, endless knowledge gaining, and so much more. And on this road, there are 10 books that every person would have read atleast once in life. Here we mention some of them.

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‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ by Robert Kiyosaki

A cult classic, ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ is often the first book people think about when talking about money, finances, and the likes. And Kiyosaki tells the story of two ‘dads’, one his own father (poor) and one his friend’s (rich), and how their views on money shaped his life.

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‘The Psychology of Money’ by Morgan Housel

Earning money is not enough anymore, and people need to actively save it, invest it, diversify it, and grow it. And ‘The Psychology of Money’ talks about how our relationship with money has more to do with your emotions and habits than your income.

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‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill

One of the oldest but most powerful books on wealth and success is this one. Hill says that thoughts really do become real things in life, and it is important to have a burning desire, persistence, and organised planning for success.

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‘The Intelligent Investor’ by Benjamin Graham

If you're serious about investing and wish to ‘grow’ your money, this is the book to pick. Graham talks about the importance of value investing, understanding market behavior, and protecting money through smart, long-term choices rather than quick wins.

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‘Zero to One’ by Peter Thiel

It is said that building something entirely new, from scratch, is much more difficult than building on something, and also more rewarding. And this is what Thiel explains in ‘Zero to One’ and creating value where none existed before.

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‘The Millionaire Next Door’ by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

If you wish to know how real millionaires live, and your first thought is high-end cars, expensive mansions, and vacations every 3 months, this book will be an eye-opener. It tells people that millionaires live quiet, disciplined lives, and focus on long-term planning.

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‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Stephen R. Covey

Building good habits is synonymous with building good finances. After all, with habits and consistency, you work hard, earn better, invest better, and more. And Covey’s book talks about habits like prioritising, working in teams, and more.

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‘The 48 Laws of Power’ by Robert Greene

Another amazing book on the list is ‘The 48 Laws of Power’. It is the perfect mix of psychology, strategy, history, and the likes, and tells people how to stay relevant, influential, and competitive with the right people.

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‘The Total Money Makeover’ by Dave Ramsey

‘The Total Money Makeover’ is all about managing the money you already have, and getting rid of loans and debts if any. It has a step-by-step plan to save money and build wealth, and any financially successful person would have picked it up sometime.

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