{"id":68069,"date":"2026-10-25T05:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T00:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?page_id=68069"},"modified":"2026-10-25T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T09:19:41","slug":"favorite-books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/favorite-books\/","title":{"rendered":"My Favorite Books, Sorted by Genre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"qbs\"><div class=\"qbs-hero\"><p class=\"qbs-eyebrow\">QOT Bookshelf<\/p><h1>My All-Time Favorite Books, Sorted by Genre<\/h1><p>I have read hundreds of books, and these are the 21 that changed how I work, think and handle money. These are my personal picks, not a ranking, and I add new favourites as I read them. Pick a genre, read why I love each book, and find it on Amazon. Looking for the big list? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/best-books\/\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline\">200 best books of all time<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-stats\"><span>21 hand-picked books<\/span><span>6 genres<\/span><span>Growing list<\/span><\/p><\/div><nav class=\"qbs-chips\" aria-label=\"Book genres\"><a href=\"#habits\"><i style=\"background:#B45309\"><\/i>Habits &amp; Productivity<\/a><a href=\"#mindset\"><i style=\"background:#0F766E\"><\/i>Mindset &amp; Calm<\/a><a href=\"#people\"><i style=\"background:#7C3AED\"><\/i>People &amp; Influence<\/a><a href=\"#leadership\"><i style=\"background:#1D4ED8\"><\/i>Leadership &amp; Marketing<\/a><a href=\"#money\"><i style=\"background:#15803D\"><\/i>Money &amp; Wealth<\/a><a href=\"#investing\"><i style=\"background:#BE123C\"><\/i>Investing &amp; Trading<\/a><\/nav><section class=\"qbs-top\"><h2>Start here: my top 3<\/h2><p>If you only read three books from this shelf, make it these.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-toprow\"><a class=\"qbs-mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-atomic-habits\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780735211292-M.jpg\" alt=\"Atomic Habits book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span><b>Atomic Habits<\/b><small>James Clear<\/small><\/span><\/a><a class=\"qbs-mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-psychology-of-money\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780857197689-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Psychology of Money book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span><b>The Psychology of Money<\/b><small>Morgan Housel<\/small><\/span><\/a><a class=\"qbs-mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780671027032-M.jpg\" alt=\"How to Win Friends and Influence People book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span><b>How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/b><small>Dale Carnegie<\/small><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-genre\" id=\"habits\" style=\"--g:#B45309\"><h2>Habits &amp; Productivity<\/h2><p>Small changes, done daily, that add up to a calmer and more productive life.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-grid\"><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-atomic-habits\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780735211292-M.jpg\" alt=\"Atomic Habits book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-atomic-habits\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atomic Habits<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by James Clear<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">The clearest book I know on building good habits and breaking bad ones. Every chapter ends with something you can try the same day, and the advice is practical rather than motivational.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Tiny 1% improvements compound over time. Build better systems instead of chasing goals.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-atomic-habits\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-eat-that-frog\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781626569416-M.jpg\" alt=\"Eat That Frog! book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-eat-that-frog\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eat That Frog!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Brian Tracy<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A short, timeless book on beating procrastination. I come back to it whenever my to-do list starts winning.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Do your biggest, most important task first thing in the day.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-eat-that-frog\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781607747307-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Marie Kondo<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">The Japanese art of decluttering, explained so simply that you will want to start on a cupboard straight away. A tidier space really does make for a calmer, more focused mind.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Tidy by category, not by room, and keep only what sparks joy.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-genre\" id=\"mindset\" style=\"--g:#0F766E\"><h2>Mindset &amp; Calm<\/h2><p>Books that helped me worry less and think more clearly about life.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-grid\"><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780671035976-M.jpg\" alt=\"How to Stop Worrying and Start Living book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Stop Worrying and Start Living<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Dale Carnegie<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A classic read over generations, full of time-tested ways to stop worrying. The stories feel old, but the advice still works.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Live in \u201cday-tight compartments\u201d: deal with today, not every possible tomorrow.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-stop-worrying-and-start-living\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-dont-sweat-the-small-stuff\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780786881857-M.jpg\" alt=\"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-dont-sweat-the-small-stuff\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Don&#8217;t Sweat the Small Stuff&#8230; and It&#8217;s All Small Stuff<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Richard Carlson<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">Short chapters you can read in a few minutes, each on one small habit of mind. Perfect for the bedside table.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Most daily irritations are small. Let them go and keep your energy for what matters.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-dont-sweat-the-small-stuff\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-almanack-of-naval-ravikant\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781544514222-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Almanack of Naval Ravikant book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-almanack-of-naval-ravikant\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Almanack of Naval Ravikant<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Eric Jorgenson<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">Naval Ravikant&#8217;s ideas on wealth, happiness and a good life, collected into one quick read that you will want to underline.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Build specific knowledge and leverage; happiness is a skill you can learn.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-almanack-of-naval-ravikant\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-genre\" id=\"people\" style=\"--g:#7C3AED\"><h2>People &amp; Influence<\/h2><p>How people really work, at home, at work and everywhere in between.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-grid\"><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780671027032-M.jpg\" alt=\"How to Win Friends and Influence People book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Dale Carnegie<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">If you read only one book about people, make it this one. Simple, kind advice on making friends and building a network that lasts.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Be genuinely interested in other people, and make them feel important.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-48-laws-of-power\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780140280197-M.jpg\" alt=\"The 48 Laws of Power book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-48-laws-of-power\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 48 Laws of Power<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Robert Greene<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A compilation of power strategies drawn from history. Not a guide to live by, but it helps you recognise the games people play.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Power dynamics exist everywhere; knowing them helps you defend against them.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-48-laws-of-power\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-asshole-survival-guide\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781328695918-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Asshole Survival Guide book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-asshole-survival-guide\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Asshole Survival Guide<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Robert I. Sutton<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">If you are stuck with difficult people at work who treat you badly, this book helps you survive and come out on top.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> First reduce your exposure to the jerk, then outlast or outsmart them.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-asshole-survival-guide\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-genre\" id=\"leadership\" style=\"--g:#1D4ED8\"><h2>Leadership &amp; Marketing<\/h2><p>Leading small teams, earning followers and writing words that sell.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-grid\"><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-new-one-minute-manager\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780062367549-M.jpg\" alt=\"The New One Minute Manager book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-new-one-minute-manager\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The New One Minute Manager<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Ken Blanchard &amp; Spencer Johnson<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">Managing even a small team is hard. This short story-style bestseller makes it simple, and you can finish it in an evening.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> One-minute goals, one-minute praisings and one-minute re-directs.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-new-one-minute-manager\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-one-minute-manager-meets-the-monkey\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780688103804-M.jpg\" alt=\"The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-one-minute-manager-meets-the-monkey\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Ken Blanchard, William Oncken Jr. &amp; Hal Burrows<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">Based on the famous Harvard Business Review idea of \u201cWho&#8217;s got the monkey?\u201d. It changed how I hand out and take on work.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t carry other people&#8217;s problems for them; help them solve their own.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-one-minute-manager-meets-the-monkey\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-tribes-seth-godin\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781591842330-M.jpg\" alt=\"Tribes book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-tribes-seth-godin\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tribes<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Seth Godin<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A short, inspiring book about why people want to belong to a tribe and why they need someone like you to lead it.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Anyone can lead a tribe. Start with the people who already care.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-tribes-seth-godin\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-copywriters-handbook\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781250238016-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Copywriter's Handbook book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-copywriters-handbook\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Copywriter&#8217;s Handbook<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Robert W. Bly<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A classic step-by-step guide to persuasive writing that sells. Even more useful today, when every blog post and email has to earn the click.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Lead with benefits the reader cares about, not features.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-copywriters-handbook\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-genre\" id=\"money\" style=\"--g:#15803D\"><h2>Money &amp; Wealth<\/h2><p>These books changed how I think about money, risk and building wealth.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-grid\"><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-psychology-of-money\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780857197689-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Psychology of Money book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-psychology-of-money\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Psychology of Money<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Morgan Housel<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A modern classic on how behaviour, not intelligence, decides how rich you get. Short chapters, great stories, no jargon.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Saving, patience and room for error beat clever predictions.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-psychology-of-money\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-rich-dad-poor-dad\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781612681139-M.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Dad Poor Dad book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-rich-dad-poor-dad\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Robert T. Kiyosaki<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">The book that changed how millions think about money. It explains income-producing assets and the \u201cassets\u201d that are really liabilities.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Buy assets that put money in your pocket; avoid liabilities that take it out.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-rich-dad-poor-dad\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-secrets-of-the-millionaire-mind\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780060763282-M.jpg\" alt=\"Secrets of the Millionaire Mind book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-secrets-of-the-millionaire-mind\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secrets of the Millionaire Mind<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by T. Harv Eker<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">The book behind the Millionaire Mind seminars. It looks at the inner game of wealth: the beliefs about money you grew up with.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Your \u201cmoney blueprint\u201d shapes your results, and you can change it.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-secrets-of-the-millionaire-mind\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-millionaire-fastlane\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780984358106-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Millionaire Fastlane book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-millionaire-fastlane\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Millionaire Fastlane<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by MJ DeMarco<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A bold, fast-paced book that challenges the \u201cget a job, save slowly, retire at 65\u201d plan.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Wealth comes from building systems that serve many people, not from trading time for money.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-millionaire-fastlane\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-4-hour-workweek\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780307465351-M.jpg\" alt=\"The 4-Hour Workweek book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-4-hour-workweek\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 4-Hour Workweek<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Timothy Ferriss<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A life-changing book about escaping the 9-to-5 routine, working from anywhere and getting more done with less.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Eliminate, automate and delegate, then use the time you win.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-4-hour-workweek\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-genre\" id=\"investing\" style=\"--g:#BE123C\"><h2>Investing &amp; Trading<\/h2><p>For anyone learning the stock market. Read widely, and remember no book is financial advice.<\/p><div class=\"qbs-grid\"><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-joys-of-compounding\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780231197328-M.jpg\" alt=\"The Joys of Compounding book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-joys-of-compounding\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Joys of Compounding<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Gautam Baid<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A thoughtful book on lifelong learning and value investing. It shows how compounding works in knowledge and character as much as in money.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Compounding rewards patience, in learning as much as in investing.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-joys-of-compounding\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-think-and-trade-like-a-champion\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9780996307932-M.jpg\" alt=\"Think &amp; Trade Like a Champion book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-think-and-trade-like-a-champion\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Think &amp; Trade Like a Champion<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Mark Minervini<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A game-changer for modern stock trading, full of the author&#8217;s own rules for buying strong stocks and managing risk.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Have strict rules, and cut losses quickly.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-think-and-trade-like-a-champion\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qbs-card\"><a class=\"qbs-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-unshakeable-tony-robbins\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/covers.openlibrary.org\/b\/isbn\/9781501164583-M.jpg\" alt=\"Unshakeable book cover\" width=\"208\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><div class=\"qbs-body\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-unshakeable-tony-robbins\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Unshakeable<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"qbs-by\">by Tony Robbins &amp; Peter Mallouk<\/p><p class=\"qbs-why\">A financial-freedom playbook covering the basics of money management and staying calm when markets fall.<\/p><p class=\"qbs-key\"><strong>Key idea:<\/strong> Keep costs low, stay diversified and stay invested through the ups and downs.<\/p><a class=\"qbs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/book-unshakeable-tony-robbins\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See it on Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"qbs-more\"><h2>How to read more books<\/h2><p>Most of these books are also available as Kindle ebooks and audiobooks, so you can read on your phone or listen on your commute. If you read on a Kindle, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/07\/download-free-books-on-amazon-kindle\/\">how to download free Kindle books legally<\/a>, and our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/10\/steve-jobs-books\/\">best Steve Jobs books<\/a> for more picks for your library.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5B6472\">Book covers: <a href=\"https:\/\/openlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Library<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, QuickOnlineTips earns from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QOT Bookshelf My All-Time Favorite Books, Sorted by Genre I have read hundreds of books, and these are the 21 that changed how I work, think and handle money. These are my personal picks, not a ranking, and I add new favourites as I read them. 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