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Which are the must-read books for being a billionaire?

Good Question. Although being a billionaire certainly will take a lot more than just reading books. You can still be a billionaire even if you have never picked up a book in your life but have generated an idea that can revolutionize a whole industry. But, the importance of reading should never be underestimated because it opens your mind and exposes you to so many ideas and possibilities that you might remain ignorant about otherwise. So, let’s start. Here are some books you might find interesting:

1.   Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill:

In every chapter of this book, mention has been made of the mon making secret which has made fortunes for hundreds of exceedingly wealthy men whom I have carefully analyzed over a long period of years. The secret was brought to my attention by Andrew Carnegie, more than half a century ago. The canny, loveable old Scotsman carelessly tossed it into my mind when I was but a boy… When he saw that I had grasped the idea, he asked if I would be willing to spend twenty years or more preparing myself to take it to the world.I aid I would, and with Mr. Carnegie’s cooperation, I have kept my promise.

2.   Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: 

Why the rich grow richer and the poor grow poorer. Understand the practical how-to of money-making. Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad is an amazing investment of time. You get more returns than your investment the moment you start devouring page after page of this book. For the beginners who desire to achieve economic prosperity, Kiyosaki offers workable insights based on real-life experiences. It teaches us ideas about applied economics that should have been taught to us in schools or at home. The principles of financial literacy- Accounting, Investing, Understanding markets and relevant laws are explained in a way that even a layman can fully relate to them. The author emphasizes the importance of sound finances for a better meaningful life. 

3. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

Never keep your money idle. Let your money make more money. Banks are a waste of time. The 15-year-old, who wants to learn more about stocks and start practicing, the 46-year-old, who’s lost a few sums here and there when experimenting with different stocks and options, but has never consistently stuck with great companies and anyone who likes Warren Buffet.

4. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: 

In today’s day and age, if you want to earn money, you have to understand people. Money is your payment that is proportionate to the value of service you can provide.

5. The Richest Man in Babylon 

A perfect guide to understanding finances and a powerhouse of time-tested principles to gain and retain personal wealth, The Richest Man in Babylon has been inspiring readers for generations. It continues to remain a classic bestseller.

6.   The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Why you do what you do. Realize the power habit has over your life and uses it to tweak your brain so that you become more productive.

7.The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

The bare politically incorrect book of what “power” is and how to acquire it.

8.The Bhagavad Gita 

The book of all answers. The first success manual ever compiled. Understand this book and
you will never be poor with regards to anything in your life.

9.The Secret by Rhonda Byrne 

Rhonda Byrne is the creator behind The Secret, a documentary film that swept the world in 2006, changing millions of lives and igniting a global movement. Later that same year, Rhonda’s book of The Secret was released. It has been translated into more than fifty languages and remains one of the longest-running bestsellers of this century. Rhonda has written three more bestselling books: The Power in 2010, The Magic in 2012, and Hero in 2013.

• 10  How to Be Rich by J.Paul Getty
• Jean-Paul Getty, widely known as J. Paul Getty, was an American industrialist who amassed a fortune acquiring oil companies through often ingenious stock takeovers. He was named the richest living American in 1957 and was worth more than $6 billion (approximately $24.42 billion in 2019) when he died in 1976. In How to be Be Rich, which was first published in 1965, Getty discloses the secrets to his success and provides a blueprint for those who seek to follow in his footsteps. Getty, who was infamously frugal despite being one of the richest men in the world, also delves into the issues of what to do with your wealth once you accrue it. His insights on how to invest in the stock market are still useful today, as are his many practical tips on business fundamentals.