5 More Books That Can Change Your World

Last year I wrote about 5 Books That Can Change Your World. Since then I've read many more books and I'm back with 5 more books you should pick-up and read.

5. Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands by Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conoway

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands is a dictionary-style book that covers cultural business differences country by country. This book is essential for anyone doing business internationally. Even if you have no intentions of doing business overseas this book is a great insight on the differences in human culture.

    
4. The Education of Millionaires: It's Not What You Think and It's Not Too Late by Michael Ellsberg

This book is a eye-opening work about the importance of building your social network. It also talks about the importance of being a giver and helping others without expectations of something in return. This can be a powerful way to build your network which I will cover in a future axiom.

3. The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy by Simon Blackburn

Everyone should have a philosophical dictionary on their bookshelf that they can refer to when they can't quite make sense of things. I always have a small pocket philosophy dictionary close by to use as a starting point on almost any topic that I want to delve into. 

2. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

This is an older book written in a fictional style making it is a very entertaining and easy read. The value of this book is really in the basic lessons on how to handle your money. Depending on how good you are with your money now this may or may not be a worthwhile read for you. Overall it has some really good basic information about money that everyone should be implementing in their daily lives.

1. The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

As of the time I am writing this post this is by far the single best and most complete book on how to become successful that I have ever read. If you only read one book I recommend on this entire site make sure that this is the one that you pick up. DeMarco does a wonderful job of painting the entire picture of what works and what doesn't works on the road to success.

5 Books That Can Change Your World

Here is my list of 5 outstanding books that I think are so powerful they may just change the way you view the world. Each one of these books has something slightly different to offer, so read them all for a synergy that paints a complete picture of how to understand the world. 

5. Crash Proof 2.0: How to Profit From the Economic Collapse by Peter Schiff

Crash Proof is a common sense evaluation of the U.S. economy and personal investing. Schiff clearly explains the financial system in a very easy-to-follow way so that anyone can grasp the concepts. He writes about how the U.S. became the strongest economy in the world after WWII, what problems it currently faces, and how to preserve your wealth and make money. 

Schiff also does a wonderful job of explaining how to think of currency in terms of its purchasing power. He covers how to use the declining U.S. dollar, foreign stocks, and commodities like gold and silver to make money. 

The thing that drew me to the book was the fact that Schiff was on television predicting the housing bubble years before it happened. He has also been very accurate on the decline of the U.S. dollar and the explosion of commodity prices.

4. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

This book is a very contemporary read considering that it is over 200 years old. It is a rare glimpse into the life of arguably the most success person ever. It think people often forget how many inventions, institutions, techniques, quotes, etc. Franklin really contributed to society. This is a great book to help you understand how a great mind works. There are tons of little tips and tricks that can be used today, some of which I will cover at a later date.

3. The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss

When you ask a person that has been charismatic their whole life what it takes to be charming, often they cannot give you a good answer. I think this is because it is a natural skill that they've never really though much into the process of it all. The great thing about this book is how it follows author Neil Strauss as he turns from a shy loser into a charismatic pickup artist. 

The book details all of the secrets on how to sculpt the perfect image, and how to break the ice with anyone and get them to like you. There is lots of good advice here to help you develop your own style and become a social butterfly.

2. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

When I came up with the concept of the "Axioms of Success" I couldn't help but think of Robert Greene's Book. The book is jam-packed with what he defines as "48 Laws" to help you succeed in life. The great thing I like about Greene's writing style is that he uses lots of real world historical accounts to prove his points. There is one law that I believe is far stronger than the rest that I will cover in the future.

1. The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

Every once in awhile I read a book that really turns my world upside down, and this folks was one of them! When I first saw that it was a self-help type book I looked up the reviews on Amazon to see what people were saying. It has an average 4.5 stars with over 1,100 reviews - very impressive.

Its pretty hard to even sum this book up, you just kinda have to read it. It lays out a very compelling case that you don't have to work your ass off until your 65 before you can enjoy life. Ferriss calls for "mini retirements" throughout life, and he even give great ways on how to break free from the system and become financially independent.