I am always trying to get a leg up in life, and I figured one of the best ways to do that is through investments. I have learned that by understanding how capitalism and business works, I was able to spot plenty of major opportunities in the economy all around us.
Nearly every economic problem would be fixed if we adhered to the concepts in Rand’s book.Written as fiction, the work tackles the downsides of ever-increasing governmental overreach, and how standing with your rigid principles is more important than ever with all the looters and moochers around nowadays.
The work goes on to explain that money is not the root of all evil, it is the root of all production.According to The US Library of Congress, Atlas Shrugged is the second-most influential book of all time (after The Bible).
Published in 1957, Atlas Shrugged was Ayn Rand's greatest achievement and last work of fiction. In this novel she dramatizes her unique philosophy through an intellectual mystery story that integrates ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, economics, and sex. Set in a near-future U.S.A. whose economy is collapsing as a result of the mysterious disappearance of leading innovators and industrialists, this novel presents an astounding panorama of human life-from the productive genius who becomes a worthless playboy...to the great steel industrialist who does not know that he is working for his own destruction...to the philosopher who becomes a pirate...to the woman who…
No book has had such a significant and nearly instantaneous effect on my personal success with investments.To this day, I use concepts that Robert Kiyosaki lays out in Rich Dad, Poor Dad which are still paying off many decades later.Written with a knowledgeable and friendly voice, this is one of those books where you will feel like you’ve just had a wonderful conversation with the author.The greatest concept the book lays out involves the tremendous taxation advantages which come from running your own business.
It's been nearly 25 years since Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad first made waves in the Personal Finance arena. It has since become the #1 Personal Finance book of all time... translated into dozens of languages and sold around the world.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains…
With The 22 Immutable Laws, you will get an enhanced understanding of how business works, and what kinds of approaches are most likely to be highly successful.Just about every product or service is about branding, first and foremost, and in The 22 Immutable Laws, you will clearly see how.
This marketing classic has been expanded to include new commentary, new illustrations, and a bonus book: The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding Smart and accessible, The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is the definitive text on branding, pairing anecdotes about some of the best brands in the world, like Rolex, Volvo, and Heineken, with the signature savvy of marketing gurus Al and Laura Ries. Combining The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding, this book proclaims that the only way to stand out in today's marketplace is to build your product or service…
Within minutes of learning the 'Who, Not How’ concept, I was able to put it into great use.By focusing on who will do a task, rather than how it will be done, you instantly delegate the job, free up your own time, and nearly always get the task accomplished better than it would have been.Who, Not How is for readers who want to put some incredibly simple, yet surprisingly powerful tactics into immediate use.
Make a mindset shift that will open the door to incredible growth and limitless possibility in your business and your life - just by asking the right question.
What if everything you did was your choice, including how you spend your time, how much money you make, with whom you have relationships and only doing work that aligns with your purpose? Sound hard? It's as simple as changing the core question you ask yourself.
When you want to accomplish something, stop asking, 'How can I do this?' Legendary entrepreneur coach Dan Sullivan teaches you to ask instead, 'Who can do…
By understanding some of the forces in marketing, you get a better view of what makes a business successful, and therefore what to look for in any stock market investment.Do not stop with Unleashing the Idea Virus, but rather get into Godin’s entire catalogue of about 20 other titles, each a deep and powerful look into the factors which make a marketing campaign scream.Specifically, attuned to the ways in which the human mind works, you will clearly see how Godin understands marketing better than just about any other.
Seth Godin examines how companies like Napster and Hotmail have successfully launched idea viruses - a customer-to-customer dialogue. He offers a recipe to creating your own idea virus and shows how businesses can use idea virus marketing to succeed in a world that doesn't want to hear from traditional marketeers anymore.
The growing popularity of penny stocks can be attributed to a combination of increased understanding and tough economic times. Penny Stocks For Dummies explains the basics of penny stocks and provides expert guidance to help you get involved right away.
Penny Stocks For Dummies provides you with the information and advice you need before considering an investment in penny stocks, as well as the tools needed to make sound investments. You'll also get expert guidance on identifying growth trends and market sectors positioned for rapid growth, finding undiscovered penny stocks, and understanding the fundamentals of a potential investment in penny stocks.
I grew up a fan of an evening news segment called “On the Road with Charles Kuralt.” Kuralt spotlighted upbeat, affirmative, sometimes nostalgic stories of people and places he discovered as he traveled across the American landscape. The charming stories he told were only part of the appeal; the freedom and adventure of being on the open road ignited a spark that continues to smolder. Some of my fondest memories from childhood are our annual family road trips, and I still jump at the chance to drive across the country.
Head West in 1865 with two life-long friends looking for adventure and who want to see the wilderness before it disappears. One is a wanderer; the other seeks a home he lost. The people they meet on their journey reflect the diverse events of this time period–settlers, adventure seekers, scientific expeditions, and Indigenous peoples–all of whom shape their lives in significant ways.
This is a story of friendship that casts a different look on a time period which often focuses only on wagon trains or gunslingers.
After four years of adventure in the frontier, Win Avery returns to his hometown on the edge of the prairie and tracks down his childhood friend, Jeb Dawson. Jeb has just lost his parents, and, in his efforts to console him, Win convinces his friend to travel west with him―to see the frontier before it is settled, while it is still unspoiled wilderness.
They embark on a free-spirited adventure, but their journey sidetracks when they befriend Meg Jameson, an accomplished horsewoman, lost on the Nebraska prairie. Traveling together through the Rocky Mountain foothills, they run into Gray Wolf, an Arapaho…
