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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Family Before Fortune Podcast we look at the Essential Eight- Eight books that you MUST Read. They are great.
As you know I love to read and these are the 8 books that have had the biggest impact on my growth and development, my motivation and inspiration.
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Main topic:
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Dr. Stephen R. Covey – Had a huge impact on helping to start Family Before Fortune. I think is better and more applicable than his other “Habits” book. (read more here)
- The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy- I have a very detailed routine that I follow with my goal setting and weekly accountability. That discipline comes from multiple readings of this great book on building step by step to success. (read more here)
- Winners Never Cheat by Jon M. Huntsman- Talk about an example of integrity, Jon Huntsman walks through a number of real world scenarios where cheating and dishonesty seemed the easiest course. He became a billionaire philanthropist through hard work and never compromising. (read more here)
- Start With Why by Simon Sinek- There is no better book on the sales cycle and creating lifelong raving fans than Start With Why. It is a must read for any business and employee. (read more here)
- Smartcuts by Shane Snow- You may have heard me rave about this book on my podcast (episode 012). This book was so transformational for me that I read it twice…back to back. The premise is how the most successful rise to the top of their game through strategic “shortcuts with integrity” (smartcuts). (read more here)
- The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall- A short but impactful parable about a young man discovering his value through lessons his deceased uncle Red left as his inheritance. (read more here)
- Rule #1 Investing by Phil Town- I think the easiest to understand investment book on the market. Rule #1 comes from Warren Buffett’s famous quote about investing “Rule #1- Never lose money. Rule #2- Never forget rule #1. (read more here)
- See You at The Top by Zig Ziglar- If you know me then this comes as no surprise. I love anything and everything from Zig and this book launched his career. The motivation and inspiration needed to reach your full potential and a blueprint for making it happen. (read more here)
Quote of the week: “What would be the use of eternity to a person who cannot use well one half hour?” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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