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All the information you need to become wealthy and fulfilled can be found in a library. Reading is an important step to developing your philosophy.

Be careful, though. Know when it's time to stop reading and start doing. Information is no substitute for action.

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Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Crush It” Review

by Brian Lee on August 11, 2010 .

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Top 5 Books of All Time

20 March 2008
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My top 5 books of all time:

1. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Steven R. Covey
2. Rich Dad Poor Dad -Robert Kiyosaki
3. Think and Grow Rich -Napoleon Hill
4. Drawing on the Right Side of The Brain -Betty Edwards
5. The 4-Hour Workweek -Timothy Ferris

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Having it All, Achieving Your Life’s Dreams and Goals by John Assaraf

22 November 2007
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I thought I was getting tired of all things to do with The Secret until I read John Assaraf’s Having It All – Achieving Your Life’s Goals and Dreams.

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The Quiet Millionaire by Brett Wilder

26 September 2007
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The Quiet Millionaire, by Brett Wilder, is one of the most complete guides on personal finance that I’ve ever read.

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The Hollywood Rules, What You Must Know to Make it in the Film Industry

18 September 2007
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Hollywood is said to be a closed enterprise; an elite fraternity with lavish rewards only accessible through nepotism, wealth, or sheer luck.

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Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern

11 September 2007
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If you’re a creative type like I am; chances are, you need this book.

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The Secrets of Power Negotiating by Roger Dawson

6 September 2007
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I first learned about Roger Dawson when I read Weekend Millionaire’s Secrets to Investing in Real Estate, which he co-wrote with Mike Summey.

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Run With the Bulls Without Getting Trampled by Tim Irwin

24 August 2007
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Run With the Bulls, by Tim Irwin is a no-nonsense look at how to succeed in the workplace and in life. It’s a complete guide on how to prepare yourself for the chaotic, competitive world of business in America without getting lost in the dust. Irwin kept my attention by intertwining anecdotes from his love [...]

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How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less by Nicholas Bootham

16 August 2007
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I almost didn’t buy this book because of the title. It reminded me of the blog post title formula: 1. Use an instructional phrase (how to) 2. Use a specific number (90 seconds) and 3. Appeal to emotion (make people like you). Not that I’m innocent (check my top 20 to the left). I just [...]

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Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High by Scott Frank and Andy Heller

1 August 2007
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I picked up my copy of Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High by Scott Frank and Andy Heller at The Real Estate Wealth Expo in New York City a few years ago. It was the biggest convention I had ever been to and it was packed with over a hundred real estate gurus pitching every [...]

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Jim Cramer’s Mad Money by Jim Cramer

24 July 2007
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I’ve got to admit, I get a kick out of watching Jim Cramer on TV. His high-octane, nerves of steel approach to investing is exciting to watch and easy to get addicted to. I like watching the show to find new stock ideas to put on my radar. I don’t count his word as gold [...]

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The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

6 July 2007
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Books have a funny way of showing up at the right time. The 4-hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss was no exception. This book was recommended to me by two regular Genius Types readers, HalOtis and Joe. Thanks, guys; this book knocked me out. You readers really know what you’re talking about. If you have any [...]

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Aaron Wall’s SEO Book

29 June 2007
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I just received my copy of Aaron Wall’s SEO Book, and I have to say: it blew me away. I’m naturally skeptical of eBooks, in fact this is only the second one I’ve ever bought. The first was Steven Aitchison’s compilation because he’s a friend and it was only £4.99. Since SEO Book costs a [...]

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The Four Agreements :: Book Review

21 June 2007
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a book with a solid philosophy on achieving freedom in life. Ruiz draws from Toltec wisdom to convey his simple, yet powerful message. The book begins with a philosophical and spiritual discussion of the nature of reality from a Toltec prospective. Ruiz draws from legend, metaphor, and [...]

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Freakonomics :: Book Review

14 June 2007
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I’ve always believed that people don’t find books, books find people; and it seems that every book I read adds another layer of truth to that belief. Just when my mindset and writing was focused on the topic of critical thinking, Freakonomics, a Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt [...]

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The Art of Exceptional Living :: Audiobook Review

31 May 2007
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The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn is a two CD set of both live and studio recordings. This was my first exposure to Jim Rohn and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. The older I get, the more I’m attracted to practical advice as opposed to motivational advice; and Jim [...]

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Think and Grow Rich :: Book Review

23 May 2007
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I decided to pick up Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill for a second time after having read it five years ago and boy, was I glad I did. I had forgotten how inspiring it was. It’s easy to see why Think and Grow Rich is considered the grandfather to all other books on [...]

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The Power of Full Engagement :: Book Review

10 May 2007
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I’ve always believed that people don’t find books, books find people. Time and time again, I’ve stumbled across a book at the precise moment in my life when I needed the information between its covers. The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz was no exception. Lately I’ve been working with the [...]

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Weekend Millionaire’s Secrets to Investing in Real Estate :: review

10 January 2007
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Of all the approaches to real estate investing that I have been exposed to (books, seminars, CD’s, and networking), the one presented by Mike Summey and Roger Dawson is the one that I have adapted as my own.

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Writing Down The Bones :: Book Review

28 December 2006
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I hated writing when I was in junior high and high school. As a creative person, I cringed at the thought of adhering to very specific rules in spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. To make things worse, the rules seemed to change without warning and for no particular reason. How was I supposed to keep [...]

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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People :: review

13 November 2006
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“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” was the first book I ever read on personal growth, and to this day it remains the best. If you were to ask me to recommend one book to help you improve your life, this would be it. The material that Steven Covey covers is based on timeless [...]

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