THE WAY TO WEALTH by Benjamin Franklin
The Way to Wealth was not really about wealth. This book is about how to accumulate enough to have material security, personal independence, and social respectability to live a good life.
Benjamin Franklin was a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. He was among the leading intellectuals of his time. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, drafting and signing the United States Declaration of Independence.
The way to wealth is a must-read book for anyone who wants to be in control of their personal finances, their money and themselves
THE ENCHIRIDION (the Manual) by Epictetus
Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline.
Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher and was born into slavery. Epictetus was born around AD 50
To Epictetus, We should focus on what we can control rather than what we can’t control. All external events are beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.
Epictetus thought that the foundation of all philosophy is self-knowledge.
This is Epictetus manual for life and has inspired countless people over the years to improve their lives
The Enchiridion (the manual) by Epictetus is a must-read book
SELF-RELIANCE by RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Self-reliance, Emerson wrote, gives a person in society the freedom they need to discover their true self and reach independence.
Emerson believed that individualism, personal responsibility, and nonconformity were essential to a thriving society.
To get there Emerson knew that each individual had to do the work on themselves to be able to achieve this level of individualism.
The writing in Self-Reliance is more relevant than ever before.
This classic text is for anyone who wants to be in control of their lives, to be self-reliant and to become financially independent.
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Ancient wisdom for modern times.
The Tao Te Ching is one of the most important and influential books ever written. Although it was written in the 4th Century, there is so much that can be applied to our daily lives.
Laozi and Lao-Tze, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism.
This is a must-read book!
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
The Wealth of Nations book is the basis of modern-day economic thought. It is the most important book on the capitalist system, which we all use every day. This book is Adam Smith’s masterpiece and is available to read for FREE on www.MoneyTipps.org
AS A MAN THINKETH BY JAMES ALLEN
It all begins with an idea.
The human’s mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it must, and will, bring forth. If no useful seeds are put into it, then an abundance of useless weed-seeds will fall therein and will continue to produce their kind.