Whats The Best Book Youve Recently Read???

Whats The Best Book Youve Recently Read???

Rental Property Investor · Valdosta, GA · Member since 2018 · 33 posts · 31 votes

Think of a book youve read in the last 3 months that you gleaned the most knowledge from. Share with the group the title and author and one reason why it was so great!

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Rental Property Investor · Erie, PA · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 9k+ votes
7y

The book of Ecclesiastes . It’s about the richest man in the world at that time having everything he wants but realizes it’s all in vanity . It’s deep and makes you realize what’s important and how everything is passing away .Many lessons can be found in it about wealth and the pursuit of happiness.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Batavia, IL · Member since 2019 · 35 posts · 15 votes
    7y

    Deep Work - by Cal Newport. I highly recommend it for increasing productivity and focus.

  • CO · Member since 2018 · 20 posts · 3 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Jeffrey Douglas:

    @Dennis M. Ive read it a few times, the Bible is one of my daily go to's!

    Awesome, same here!!!!!!!!  

  • Blue Point, NY · Member since 2015 · 88 posts · 31 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas last year I set a goal of reading (or listening to) 60 books, I hit that and am shooting for 75 this year. A lot of the ones on the list already have been great. One I didn’t see is Jen Sincero... You are a badass... great mindset book on perspective and how to look at and change your circumstances.

  • CO · Member since 2018 · 20 posts · 3 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Dennis M.:

    The book of Ecclesiastes . It’s about the richest man in the world at that time having everything he wants but realizes it’s all in vanity . It’s deep and makes you realize what’s important and how everything is passing away .Many lessons can be found in it about wealth and the pursuit of happiness.

    That and Proverbs too, the whole Bible is full of so much wisdom.

    Proverbs 1:7 KJB The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Rental Property Investor · Owensboro, KY · Member since 2018 · 5 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    I recently read “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek. It explores why some companies dominate a market space while others exist in it. It brings to light why some brands i.e.Harley Davidson that people actually tattoo their logo. It’s a hell of an intriguing book.

  • CO · Member since 2018 · 20 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    Not for REI, but great book that I really enjoyed. One Book Rightly Divided by Douglas Stauffer.

    https://bibledoug.com/one-book-rightly-divided

  • Rental Property Investor · Hilton Head Island, SC · Member since 2018 · 24 posts · 13 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas

    What doesn’t kill us. By Scott Carney. Its an amazing story and a healthy lifestyle.

  • Rental Property Investor · Glen Mills, PA · Member since 2012 · 87 posts · 56 votes
    7y
    Reading “ Never Slit the Deal” for the second time! Excellent!!
  • Rental Property Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2019 · 120 posts · 68 votes
    7y

    For someone that lacks intrapersonal skills or salesmanship, I recommend "The Introvert's Edge" by Matthew Pollard. He demonstrates a seven-step process to help you succeed in selling a product.

  • Real Estate Agent · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2018 · 22 posts · 13 votes
    7y

    @Matt B.

    I loved you are a bad ***.

    I would recommend BIg Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert if you liked you are a bad ***. It inspired me to write a book.

  • Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2013 · 272 posts · 165 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas

    Hi Jeffrey - Great thread! Thanks for thinking of it!  As they say... knowledge is power!

    Can you assemble a GoogleSheet or XL spreadsheet  with all the book Titles / Authors / Any pertinent notes for all of us to access & download / print?   Maybe via a  public Google-Drive link ?  

    Would be so awesome ... !

  • Investor · Saint Joseph, MO · Member since 2017 · 29 posts · 85 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas 21 Lessons for the 21st Century - Yuval Noah Harari (Also the author of Sapiens, another great book)

    Anyway, this book talks about the technological developments that are coming FAST. When they come, what does it do to the way we live? It talks a lot about the growth of AI.

    Honestly, the book made me excited for the future and opened my eyes to thoughts and issues that weren’t even on my radar, but should be.

  • Rental Property Investor · NC · Member since 2018 · 776 posts · 776 votes
    7y

    I'm in the middle of Shoe Dog. The book is a captivating read. Phil Knight's initiative and ability to outwork everyone else is super motivating. Guy didn't take no for an answer.

  • Real Estate Agent · Albuquerque, NM · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 1 vote
    7y

    @Ed Barone

  • Realtor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2018 · 25 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Bill F. Love that book.

  • Jerome MorelosPro Member
    Redlands, CA · Member since 2017 · 205 posts · 88 votes
    7y

    The Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday was a good one!

  • Real Estate Coach · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2016 · 399 posts · 341 votes
    7y

    The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

    It’s a fantastic mindset book that talks about the implications of the little decisions you make every day, and how those compounded over time are what makes the difference between success and failure. Brandon and David talk about the same principles regularly on the podcast...whether real estate investing or getting in shape, one big push every 6 months isn’t going to do it. Consistent effort over time is what does

  • Realtor · Mililani, HI · Member since 2017 · 33 posts · 19 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas The One Thing By GK.

  • Member since 2018 · 34 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    Think and Grow Rich (N. Hill)

    Walden (H. D. Thoreau)

  • Real Estate Broker · Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2016 · 530 posts · 398 votes
    7y

    John Maxwell-How successful people think

    Richard Branson-Screw Business as usual

  • Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 97 posts · 66 votes
    7y

    @Daniel Mirabel

    Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

    Book by Yuval Noah Harari

    This book is absolutely MIND-BLOWING! It's not directly related to real estate, but this book can seriously change your ENTIRE mindset and how you look at and view the world and how things around you came about. This book is phenomenal I've read it twice now! (Hahaha)

  • Rental Property Investor · Depends on where my employer sends me · Member since 2018 · 171 posts · 142 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas good on you for reading it again

  • Realtor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2018 · 184 posts · 71 votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas

    “To think & grow rich” - Napoleon Hill

  • Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 1 vote
    7y

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    Organize Tomorrow Today: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance At Work and In Life

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    Rental Property Investor · Columbia, SC · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    7y

    @Jeffrey Douglas Atomic Habits by James Clear.

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