Comments on: 15 Books Everyone Should Read At Least Twice http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/ Motivational Money Management Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Keith http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-9651 Keith Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:04:13 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-9651 Good List BUT I cannot stomach Dave Ramsey. I agree with his principles and some of his advice but his self-righteous tone is what I cannot stand. Good List BUT I cannot stomach Dave Ramsey. I agree with his principles and some of his advice but his self-righteous tone is what I cannot stand.

]]> By: Monevator http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-4916 Monevator Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:15:56 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-4916 You've just inspired me to re-read eat that frog. What with Twitter, commenting, writing blog posts - and doing my day job of course - I'm procrastinating away some longer-term annoying but strategically crucial tasks. Frog breakfast coming up! :) You’ve just inspired me to re-read eat that frog. What with Twitter, commenting, writing blog posts – and doing my day job of course – I’m procrastinating away some longer-term annoying but strategically crucial tasks.

Frog breakfast coming up! :)

]]> By: Meet Brad Chaffee from Enemy of Debt | Out of Debt Again http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-4717 Meet Brad Chaffee from Enemy of Debt | Out of Debt Again Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:28:00 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-4717 [...] you buy your own books or use the library? Why? A combination of both really. The truth is I am a book fanatic. I dream of having my own custom library in my house with lots and lots of valuable books to fill [...] [...] you buy your own books or use the library? Why? A combination of both really. The truth is I am a book fanatic. I dream of having my own custom library in my house with lots and lots of valuable books to fill [...]

]]> By: Tina Fortune http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2861 Tina Fortune Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:43:41 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2861 Great list! I must say that I thought for sure that I would have read at least 10 of them and I only had 6! Of course, now I'm going to have to get them from the library on CD and get moving. One to add "Money Came by the House the Other Day" by Robert Katz I read that earlier this year and was impressed. Reminds me of the "Richest Man in Babylon" Okay, I'm going to get to reading! Great list! I must say that I thought for sure that I would have read at least 10 of them and I only had 6! Of course, now I’m going to have to get them from the library on CD and get moving. One to add “Money Came by the House the Other Day” by Robert Katz I read that earlier this year and was impressed. Reminds me of the “Richest Man in Babylon” Okay, I’m going to get to reading!

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2823 Brad Chaffee Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:33:03 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2823 I would agree with you for the most part but do think each book has value or different insight into the subject. There are not many books that I have read that I said I wasted my time. for instance I read RDPD---the entire series, and while his books are good, and he discussed "some" sound money principles, I learned WAY MORE from reading Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover than I did from RDPD. Had I adopted your approach I would have missed out on a multitude of great books that offered me something different---even if on the same subject. I would also disagree that there are no new ideas in the world. New ideas come from previous ideas but it doesn't take away from the new value that the newer idea may offer someone. The other thing that I would say is that since everyone thinks differently the creative process that takes place when reading any book is a different journey. Creativity cannot come from simply reading one book in each subject and assuming that you know everything that could possibly be written about it in the future. I would agree with you for the most part but do think each book has value or different insight into the subject. There are not many books that I have read that I said I wasted my time. for instance I read RDPD—the entire series, and while his books are good, and he discussed “some” sound money principles, I learned WAY MORE from reading Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover than I did from RDPD. Had I adopted your approach I would have missed out on a multitude of great books that offered me something different—even if on the same subject.

I would also disagree that there are no new ideas in the world. New ideas come from previous ideas but it doesn’t take away from the new value that the newer idea may offer someone. The other thing that I would say is that since everyone thinks differently the creative process that takes place when reading any book is a different journey. Creativity cannot come from simply reading one book in each subject and assuming that you know everything that could possibly be written about it in the future.

]]> By: Arturo http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2821 Arturo Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:25:32 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2821 I wanted to point at two things: 1. Like everything, books tend to become repetitive since they come one from the previous one and since there is no new idea in the world and everything has been told before for someone else; always the first books you read in one subject would be more useful for you and would open yous eyes; it happened to me with RDPDad and TRMI Babylon, and so the other books seem to me kind of repetitive or simplistic, since I already know their principles. 2. As a matter of facts, the list would grow and grow with so many books; but truth to be said, TRMI Babylon had to be in the list for his simplicity and plain language; and also shoul have been Think and Grow Rich, even though this one tend to be long and tedious. I wanted to point at two things:

1. Like everything, books tend to become repetitive since they come one from the previous one and since there is no new idea in the world and everything has been told before for someone else; always the first books you read in one subject would be more useful for you and would open yous eyes; it happened to me with RDPDad and TRMI Babylon, and so the other books seem to me kind of repetitive or simplistic, since I already know their principles.

2. As a matter of facts, the list would grow and grow with so many books; but truth to be said, TRMI Babylon had to be in the list for his simplicity and plain language; and also shoul have been Think and Grow Rich, even though this one tend to be long and tedious.

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2170 Brad Chaffee Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2170 Agreed. One thing I do love is that he out out a board game to teach you the difference between liabilities, assets and residual income called cash flow. The game is good but it cost a pretty penny. I would say to anyone reading his books to focus more on the "rich dad" qualities and principles when thinking about money and get your investing advice elsewhere. Agreed. One thing I do love is that he out out a board game to teach you the difference between liabilities, assets and residual income called cash flow. The game is good but it cost a pretty penny.

I would say to anyone reading his books to focus more on the “rich dad” qualities and principles when thinking about money and get your investing advice elsewhere.

]]> By: P http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2169 P Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:35 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2169 totally agree Brad Robert is a great guy but lets be honest.. he has done more money selling books, seminars etc than actually doing what he teaches. He is all about risk and he is feature in many multi-level companies. So you got to be careful with his teachings because they are all a hit-or-miss. totally agree Brad

Robert is a great guy but lets be honest.. he has done more money selling books, seminars etc than actually doing what he teaches. He is all about risk and he is feature in many multi-level companies. So you got to be careful with his teachings because they are all a hit-or-miss.

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2165 Brad Chaffee Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:45:50 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2165 I have not read that book, but will have to add it to my list for sure! Thanks for adding it! Eat that frog is really good for dealing with procrastination. I need to read that book again! :D I have not read that book, but will have to add it to my list for sure! Thanks for adding it!

Eat that frog is really good for dealing with procrastination. I need to read that book again! :D

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2163 Brad Chaffee Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:39:59 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2163 I have read all of the Rich Dad Poor Dad books, and thought they were really good. Truth be told those books were what really started me thinking differently about money. Total Money Makeover got me acting differently with money. I really liked Cash Flow Quadrant. That's the one that talks about business owner, investor, employee, and self employed right? I think he is good I just disagree with his view on using debt as leverage. With that said I would still recommend them to anyone. You definitely gotta read TMMO! :D I have read all of the Rich Dad Poor Dad books, and thought they were really good. Truth be told those books were what really started me thinking differently about money. Total Money Makeover got me acting differently with money. I really liked Cash Flow Quadrant. That’s the one that talks about business owner, investor, employee, and self employed right?

I think he is good I just disagree with his view on using debt as leverage. With that said I would still recommend them to anyone. You definitely gotta read TMMO! :D

]]> By: Chris Holdheide http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2160 Chris Holdheide Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:56:39 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2160 Great list, I read Good to Great and the 7 habits. Both were great books. However I would like to read The Total Money Makeover. Also I would like to throw my suggestions in as well. 1. Rich Dad Poor Dad 2. The Cashflow Quadrant These both very good books and an easy read. Great list, I read Good to Great and the 7 habits. Both were great books. However I would like to read The Total Money Makeover.
Also I would like to throw my suggestions in as well.
1. Rich Dad Poor Dad
2. The Cashflow Quadrant

These both very good books and an easy read.

]]> By: Blake http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2157 Blake Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:38:59 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2157 I'm sure this list could easily grow into the hundreds as everyone suggests a personal fave, but I would like to do the same. ;) Your Money or Your Life made a really lasting impression on me; more so than any other financial book I've read. I don't follow their system exactly as they outline it, but I still took away some really practical ideas and learned, more than anything, how to become more conscious of my finances. I haven't heard of 'Eat that Frog', but it sounds like it could be immensely helpful! It just got added to my 'to read' list. Thanks! I’m sure this list could easily grow into the hundreds as everyone suggests a personal fave, but I would like to do the same. ;)

Your Money or Your Life made a really lasting impression on me; more so than any other financial book I’ve read. I don’t follow their system exactly as they outline it, but I still took away some really practical ideas and learned, more than anything, how to become more conscious of my finances.

I haven’t heard of ‘Eat that Frog’, but it sounds like it could be immensely helpful! It just got added to my ‘to read’ list. Thanks!

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2113 Brad Chaffee Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:21:39 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2113 Hey Dave! Great suggestion and thanks for sharing. You aren't actually the first person to suggest that book. Now I know I must check it out. It is now on my list of "to-reads" Thanks for stopping by! :) Hey Dave! Great suggestion and thanks for sharing. You aren’t actually the first person to suggest that book. Now I know I must check it out. It is now on my list of “to-reads” Thanks for stopping by! :)

]]> By: Dave http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2110 Dave Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:27:17 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2110 One that I would suggest also is Automatic Millionaire by David Bach. Whenever I feel like I am not doing the right things financially, I pick it up and kind of skim through the book re-motivating myself. Just a sugg... Dave One that I would suggest also is Automatic Millionaire by David Bach. Whenever I feel like I am not doing the right things financially, I pick it up and kind of skim through the book re-motivating myself.

Just a sugg…

Dave

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/07/15-books-everyone-should-read-at-least-twic/#comment-2017 Brad Chaffee Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:38:40 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=688#comment-2017 @moneyfunk - Which book do you have the PDF for? Babylon or I Will Teach You To Be Rich? Either one works for me! @moneyfunk – Which book do you have the PDF for? Babylon or I Will Teach You To Be Rich? Either one works for me!

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