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7 Books to Read for Personal And Financial Development

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By Klaudia McGregorPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
7 Books to Read for Personal And Financial Development
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Bookstores are some of the most fascinating places anyone can enter, whether it's a physical or virtual bookstore.

The bookstore is the place where you can find diaries and other stationery, pens, gifts for different occasions and ages, and even the most interesting books that can help you in life.

So, whether you are looking for a book for yourself or want to give it to someone you know needs it, here are 7 books on personal development and investing that you should read at least once in your life.

Investment books

Reading the right books can positively influence the decisions you will make financially.

Thus, regardless of whether you are at the beginning of the road in the financial field or if you want to develop your knowledge already acquired in this field, here are some of the most praised books about investments.

"Financial Diet" is one of the most purchased investment books of the year. Seen as a short guide to managing finances for young people, the book addresses topics such as creating and keeping a budget, how to have uncomfortable discussions about money with friends, family, or even the boss. In addition, it introduces you to the art of savings and creates a basis for your investment.

"Money Psychology" is a collection of 19 stories that analyze not only the figures of financial strategies but also how they were thought and perceived by the people behind them. The book that teaches you that emotions influence finances describe the role that feelings and feelings play in making financial decisions.

"A Random Walk on Wall Street" has already reached its 12th edition and boasts over one million copies sold. Considered a true investment guide, the book discusses important financial topics, such as stocks, behavioral finance, tangible assets, gold, and coins.

Books for personal development

Apart from the financial field, which is an important aspect in everyone's life, lately, there is increased attention allocated to personal development. As a result, in bookstores around the world, the section on books on personal development seems to be gaining momentum.

"Think and Get Rich!", A 1973 masterpiece clearly states at the beginning of the book that wealth is not always measured in money. It teaches you to plan, to make decisions, and to persevere, how to use fear to your advantage but also how strong self-suggestion is.

"How to Make Friends and Influence People" is a book about interpersonal relationships that contains a lot of notions of wisdom that will never go away. some of the notions present in this book, which is why it has been sold in bookstores since 1973.

"Feel Good" is a book that explains cognitive-behavioral therapy, one of the most effective therapies used by psychologists.

"Fast and Slow Thinking" is a book that analyzes and explains the two systems in which human thinking is divided: slow and fast. Once discussed, you will also learn from this book how to use both systems to make sound decisions.

"Leaders Eat Last" - What is interesting about the perspective that Sinek offers us - the anthropological one - is the rationale for the need for leaders to consider a deep understanding of the people they lead. It sounds like a truism, but many of those who come to lead teams, to lead companies, automatically place themselves at the forefront and take on this role with a lot of courage and responsibility. And yet, he forgets to look back at those who follow him. To put themselves in their context, to understand their perspective, what they see, what their feelings and needs are. But you can't look in two at once.

These are just some of the most popular personal development and investment books, which are welcome in the life of anyone who needs to take control of their emotions and feelings but also their personal or professional finances.

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