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Indianapolis, what is your favorite mindset book?

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Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes

Hey Indianapolis!  The Indy forum is a bit slow, so figured I would post something to get some conversations going.  What is your favorite mindset book, and why?

Recent favorite of mine is The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek.  It is a great book, and fairly easy read.  Business is not a finite game with a set score or timeline.  The goal of business is essentially to keep playing.  Loved the different perspective with a more purpose driven focus, and a long term view that promotes long term sustainable strategy, over short term profit driven mindsets.  

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Tarrin E.
Investor · United States · Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 4 votes
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1. Essentialism by Greg McKeown - Helped me focus on what's truly important for success in life and business and stop wasting time/energy on things that truly aren't essential 

2. The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday - Great stories and examples of people who have encountered and conquered bigger and more consequential problems in life than me

3. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation) - This book is full of amazing insight into a man who literally ruled the world but never lost himself or what was important to him.  I use this more like a reference book and read passages to reground myself during particularly challenging or difficult times. 

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  • Nick GiulioniPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Carmel, IN · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 615 votes
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    Who Not How is my most recent favorite. That... and Set for Life by Scott!

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  • Kerry Noble JrPro Member
    Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    48 laws of power......huge fan of Robert Greene....the teachings go a long way in this RE space too

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  • Logan Sanford
    Real Estate Broker · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2019 · 45 posts · 21 votes
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    Start with Why by Simon Sinek is a great one. Highly recommend!

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  • Tarrin E.
    Investor · United States · Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 4 votes
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    1. Essentialism by Greg McKeown - Helped me focus on what's truly important for success in life and business and stop wasting time/energy on things that truly aren't essential 

    2. The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday - Great stories and examples of people who have encountered and conquered bigger and more consequential problems in life than me

    3. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation) - This book is full of amazing insight into a man who literally ruled the world but never lost himself or what was important to him.  I use this more like a reference book and read passages to reground myself during particularly challenging or difficult times. 

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    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes
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    @Kerry Noble Jr thanks for the recommendation. This book wasn’t on my radar, but it is now!

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    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes
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    @Logan Sanford thanks Logan. I am a Simon Sinek fan! It is on my list, but I haven’t read it yet.

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    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes
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    @Tarrin Edvalson thanks! Essentialism was on my radar, but the other two were not. Appreciate the recommendations!

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  • Logan Sanford
    Real Estate Broker · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2019 · 45 posts · 21 votes
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    @Account Closed If you are a Simon fan, you will enjoy it! It definitely has a few slow parts but some of the stories will stick with you plus give you new perspectives. Let me know if you get a chance to start the book or need a copy. I always love talking books with others!

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  • Jared HottleBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cedar falls IA Waterloo, IA · Member since 2020 · 902 posts · 549 votes
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    Atomic Habits and anything Jocko Willink

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    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes
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    @Logan Sanford will let you know after I read it. We can start and Indy REI book club. Lol.

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  • Mike Dymski
    Investor · Greenville, SC · Member since 2016 · 5k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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    Mindset, by Carol Dweck

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  • Logan Sanford
    Real Estate Broker · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2019 · 45 posts · 21 votes
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    @Account Closed That would be great. I am sure we could have some good discussions haha

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    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes
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    @Mike Dymski a mindset book called mindset. Who woulda thought?

    Thanks for the response!

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  • Aaron Singer
    Investor · AZ · Member since 2019 · 57 posts · 22 votes
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    Great responses here! I'm taking notes.

    For me, Mindset by Carol Dweck is a good read and expands across all walks of life. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss is great for negotiating. Think and Grow Rich is my all time favorite for getting in the mindset of achieving your desired outcome.

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  • Matthew Irish-JonesBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Dave E. Passage meditation by Easwaren

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    Rental Property Investor · Torrance, CA · Member since 2016 · 724 posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Dave E. The slight edge by Jeff Olson.

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  • Nicholas Earls
    Investor · Indianapolis IN · Member since 2016 · 34 posts · 8 votes
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    Your Money or Your Life It is getting a little long in the tooth and probably could have been about half the length but this book really changed the way I looked at how working a job was trading my finite time on earth for money and to look at purchases as time.  Buy this $100 doodad or have an extra 5 hours to spend with people really changes the calculus of these decisions. There is one section where it talked about making a graph of your expenses vs your passive earnings and when the two cross you are "financially free" that really kicked me in the gut since it was the first time I really came across the idea. They did a sequel or rewrite of the book recently but I heard it wasn't nearly as good.  Set for Life is my quicker, more modern replacement for YMoYL that I send to people now but it certainly didn't have as much of an impact on me personally.

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    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2020 · 562 posts · 554 votes
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    @Nicholas Earls thanks for the recommendation. Sounds like a great book. Will definitely add it to my list.

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  • Jackson Babcock
    Investor · Charleston, SC · Member since 2021 · 120 posts · 108 votes
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    The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod 

    Hal Elrod is an inspiration. I heard him speak in Dallas a couple years ago...all I can say is WOW.

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  • Andrew HoganPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2016 · 560 posts · 463 votes
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    10x Rule or If you're not first, you're last - Grant Cardone

    Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins

    Extreme Ownership - Jocko WIllink

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