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Psychology

55 books

The Wealthy Barber
4 min

The Wealthy Barber

by Alex Ng

What if the most profound financial wisdom came not from Wall Street executives, but from a small-town barber who achieved wealth through simple, time-tested principles? David Chilton’s ‘The Wealthy Barber’ revolutionised personal finance by presenting complex financial concepts through the folksy wisdom of Roy Miller, a barber who became wealthy by following basic financial principles that anyone can understand and implement. Published in 1989, this Canadian bestseller has sold millions of copies worldwide and remains one of the most accessible and practical guides to personal financial planning ever written. Through engaging storytelling and plain-spoken advice, Chilton demonstrates that building wealth doesn’t require sophisticated strategies or high income—just discipline, patience, and adherence to proven principles. This 5-minute summary reveals Roy’s timeless lessons on saving, investing, insurance, and retirement planning that have helped countless readers achieve financial sec

The Millionaire Fastlane
5 min

The Millionaire Fastlane

by Alex Ng

MJ DeMarco’s revolutionary approach to building wealth through entrepreneurship and business ownership.

Unshakeable
4 min

Unshakeable

by Alex Ng

Tony Robbins’ guide to achieving financial security and peace of mind through proven investment strategies.

The Science of Getting Rich
5 min

The Science of Getting Rich

by Alex Ng

Wallace D. Wattles’ timeless principles for achieving prosperity through the Certain Way of thinking and acting.

The Behavior Gap
3 min

The Behavior Gap

by Alex Ng

Carl Richards’ insights into closing the behavior gap that separates investment returns from investor returns.

The Index Card
3 min

The Index Card

by Alex Ng

Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack’s revolutionary approach to personal finance that fits on a single index card.

Die with Zero
3 min

Die with Zero

by Alex Ng

Bill Perkins’ revolutionary approach to balancing saving for the future with enjoying life in the present.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
3 min

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

by Alex Ng

Naval Ravikant’s collected wisdom on achieving wealth and happiness through specific knowledge and rational thinking.

The Lean Startup
3 min

The Lean Startup

by Alex Ng

Eric Ries’ revolutionary approach to building successful startups through validated learning and rapid iteration.

Atomic Habits
4 min

Atomic Habits

by Alex Ng

James Clear’s evidence-based framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, consistent changes.

Thinking, Fast and Slow
4 min

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Alex Ng

Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman’s groundbreaking exploration of how the human mind makes decisions.

The 4-Hour Workweek
4 min

The 4-Hour Workweek

by Alex Ng

What if you could work just four hours per week while earning more money and having more freedom than traditional full-time workers? Tim Ferriss’ ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ challenges conventional assumptions about work, retirement, and success by presenting a blueprint for ‘lifestyle design’—the art of creating a life and career around your personal goals rather than societal expectations. Published in 2007, this book became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring the digital nomad movement and changing how millions think about work-life balance. Ferriss, an entrepreneur who built and sold multiple businesses, shares his personal journey from overworked startup founder to location-independent lifestyle designer. The book introduces the concept of the ‘New Rich’ (NR)—people who abandon traditional career paths to create maximum freedom and mobility through technology, outsourcing, and systematic elimination of unnecessary work. While the literal four-hour workweek may be aspirational for most read