Personal Development
65 books
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Alex Ng
“Dale Carnegie’s ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ is a timeless self-help guide that offers practical advice on improving interpersonal skills, building relationships, and achieving personal and professional success through understanding human nature, effective communication, and empathetic interaction.”
The Book Thief
by Alex Ng
In “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak, Liesel Meminger, a young girl in Nazi Germany, discovers the transformative power of words while navigating the horrors of war, forming deep bonds, and confronting profound loss, all under the omniscient gaze of Death, the novel’s unique narrator.
Your Money or Your Life
by Alex Ng
Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez’s transformative guide to achieving financial independence by redefining your relationship with money.
The Simple Path to Wealth
by Alex Ng
JL Collins’ clear and actionable advice for achieving financial independence through simple investing.
Cashflow Quadrant
by Alex Ng
Robert Kiyosaki’s framework for understanding different paths to income and achieving financial independence.
Think and Grow Rich
by Alex Ng
What if the secrets to wealth and success weren’t hidden in complex financial strategies, but within the power of your own mind? Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich,’ first published in 1937, makes this bold claim and has since become one of the most influential personal development and self-help books of all time. Commissioned by Andrew Carnegie, one of the wealthiest men of his era, Hill spent over 20 years researching the habits, philosophies, and strategies of more than 500 successful individuals. This 5-minute summary distills Hill’s famous ’13 Steps to Riches,’ offering a glimpse into the mindset that has purportedly guided countless people towards achieving their dreams. It’s a foundational read for anyone interested in understanding the psychological underpinnings of success and how to harness their thoughts to achieve extraordinary results.
The Richest Man in Babylon
by Alex Ng
In a world of complex financial instruments and ever-changing economic landscapes, could the secrets to wealth lie in ancient parables? George S. Clason’s ‘The Richest Man in Babylon,’ first published in the 1920s, suggests just that. Through a series of captivating stories set in the prosperous ancient city of Babylon, Clason imparts timeless financial principles that are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. This 5-minute summary will distill the core teachings, including the ‘Seven Cures for a Lean Purse’ and the ‘Five Laws of Gold,’ offering you a simple yet profound roadmap to financial security and prosperity.
Financial Freedom
by Alex Ng
Grant Sabatier’s revolutionary guide to achieving financial independence and early retirement in record time.
The Total Money Makeover
by Alex Ng
Dave Ramsey’s proven plan for getting out of debt and achieving financial peace through 7 actionable Baby Steps.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
by Alex Ng
What if the secret to successful investing wasn’t finding the next hot stock or timing the market, but simply buying and holding the entire market at the lowest possible cost? John C. Bogle, founder of Vanguard and creator of the first index mutual fund, makes this compelling case in ‘The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.’ This influential book champions the radical simplicity of index fund investing over active stock picking and market timing. Bogle’s approach, backed by decades of data and experience, demonstrates why most investors are better served by owning the whole market rather than trying to beat it. This 5-minute summary distills his wisdom on building wealth through low-cost, diversified index funds—a strategy that has revolutionized investing for millions of ordinary investors.
The Intelligent Investor
by Alex Ng
Unlock the secrets of value investing with Benjamin Graham’s foundational principles for long-term wealth and risk management.
One Up On Wall Street
by Alex Ng
What if ordinary investors actually have advantages over Wall Street professionals when it comes to picking winning stocks? Peter Lynch, the legendary fund manager who delivered 29% annual returns over 13 years at Fidelity Magellan Fund, makes this compelling case in ‘One Up On Wall Street.’ Lynch argues that individual investors can spot great investment opportunities in their daily lives—from shopping malls to restaurants to the products they use—often before Wall Street catches on. This groundbreaking book, first published in 1989, democratizes stock investing by showing how common sense and careful observation can lead to market-beating returns. This 5-minute summary distills Lynch’s time-tested strategies for identifying, researching, and profiting from great companies before they become Wall Street darlings.