3 Money Books That’ll Change How You Think About Wealth

What If Wealth Wasn’t About Having More… But Living More?

Most people chase money for the sake of stacking zeros.

But here’s the truth — the point of money isn’t to have more of it. It’s to design a life you actually want to live.

No matter what lifestyle you’re after (unless you’re aiming to become a professional hobo), money is still the tool that makes it possible.

So if you’re ready to rethink your relationship with it, here are three books that’ll completely change how you view wealth.

No surprise here — this book’s been the talk of my world for weeks.

It makes a powerful case for spending your money strategically to create lasting memories and live life to the fullest.

Instead of dying rich, it’s about living richly.

This one walks you through nine steps to transform how you relate to money — and ultimately achieve financial independence.

If it doesn’t quite resonate, The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a solid alternative.

And if you’re Australian, The Barefoot Investor might just be your go-to guide.

Okay, this one’s technically a cheat — it’s a three-part series.

And I haven’t even finished them yet.

But they’re hands down some of the best “how-to” business books I’ve ever come across.

If entrepreneurship isn’t your thing, you can probably skip them.

But if you’ve ever dreamed of breaking free from “working for the man” — or just wanted the option of limitless earning potential — they’re worth every page.

Choosing only three is tough.

So here are a few more that shaped how I think about money:

• Think and Grow Rich – A timeless self-help classic.

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad – Still packed with powerful lessons.

• The 4-Hour Work Week – The book that redefined lifestyle design.

• Million Dollar Weekend – A modern, action-packed twist on The 4-Hour Work Week.

I’ve linked to summaries of these on the blog where possible, but trust me — the full versions are worth reading cover to cover.