The Wealthy Spirit

Divine Wisdom at Work

This delightful read covers a dozen key success principles. One that greatly impacted me was the lesson of how important it is to clear the clutter from your life to make way for all the good you want to receive.

Maximum Achievement

Of all the many Brian Tracy books I own, this is my favorite. The comprehensive book contains all the key factors needed to live a highly successful life. Don’t let the easy read fool you—it’s packed with fabulous advice.

The Millionaire Next Door

I also bought 100 copies of this book to give as gifts to clients and to my seminar attendees. If you want to become a millionaire, doesn’t it make sense to imitate what they do? In documenting exactly what millionaires do and don't do with their money, this book is the best that I’ve read on the topic.

Overcoming Underearning  

This is a fabulous book for everyone who thinks they should be earning more money, including those who are earning $100,000 but think it should be $200,000. Most people who are earning less than their potential are held back by what's in their head, not by not knowing what they "should" do. This book is really powerful for showing you how to blow through the emotional blocks. Order you copy at  http://www.barbarastanny.com

Total Money Makeover

Have you ever listened to Dave Ramsey on radio? If so, you know that he’s a "take no prisoners" type of guy—just the tone you’ll need if you have a heavy amount of debt. If this is your situation, then purchase this book first. In fact, I challenge you to read this book—it’s provides all the incentive you need!

Low Stress Investing

This is my recommendation if you are just starting to invest your money. Many books offering investment advice are highly technical and, consequently, almost impossible to understand. If you’re seeking the basics, begin here.

50 Simple Steps

Read this powerful "how to" book with practical suggestions for living more frugally if you want to have more money available to invest. You will appreciate that it’s both well-written and loaded with practical advice.

The Richest Man in Babylon

Upon reading this short easy-to-read book at the age of 24 (over 30 years ago), I was convinced that I would be wealthy one day. Though written as a parable in somewhat dated language, it made a lasting impression. From the moment I read it, I’ve been convinced that getting rich was easy.

Money…. It’s Not Just for Rich People

This inspiring book was written by someone who has been there, done that. "If she/he can do it, then I can too" is the feeling the author had as she read many financial management books. In fact, she became so excited about learning how to handle her own money well that she began writing books to teach others how easy getting rich can be.

The Success Principles

Exceedingly well-organized, this book contains a complete, step-by-step guide for success in every area of your life. If I could recommend only two books for achieving a successful life, I would choose The Success Principles and Maximum Achievement (above).

Ask and It Is Given

Loaded with practical, easy exercises, this book causes you to think differently—not only about your money, but also about every area of your life.  If you think about something, you will make it grow. As a result, training your mind to focus on what you want is imperative. Similarly, you must stop thinking about what you don't want.

Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting

This book effectively explains how your thinking drives everything that appears in your life. The author provides numerous examples of personal life experiences that most definitely hit home with me. In fact, this is the one resource that made me determined to stop griping, whining, and criticizing despite how entitled I once felt to possess those negative emotions.

The Way to Wealth

I began listening to Brian Tracy more than 21 years ago, and he remains my favorite of all the great trainers. He gives practical, sensible advice that is both easy to understand and easy to put into practice. Having achieved significant wealth although he started his adult life as a high school dropout, he absolutely teaches from experience.