Tao Te Ching (4th Century BCE) by Lao Tzu – as translated by Ch’u Ta‑Kao
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Takeaway: True wealth starts above—when your internal equilibrium steers external abundance.
The Richest Man in Babylon
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Takeaway: Pay yourself first, preserve what you build, and let compounding be your silent partner.
The Millionaire Next Door
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Takeaway: Wealth is built in modesty, not show—live under your means, not above.
The Millionaire Mind (complement to the above)
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Takeaway: Master the behaviors behind wealth—focus, discipline, and consistency over flash.
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
(Though not yet captured in a video here, it's a foundational classic in wealth thinking.)
Takeaway: Desire crystallizes into reality when belief is married to focused action.
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
(Foundational investing text—not matched to a video yet.)
Takeaway: Guard your capital against impulse—invest as the long-term chess match it truly is.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
(Flagged as iconic, still pending a YouTube video match.)
Takeaway: Let your money work—with assets, not liabilities.
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
(Essential for building wisely, especially for entrepreneurial climbs.)
Takeaway: Build, test, pivot—scale not on ego, but on what the climb truly needs.
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
(Mastering structure before scaling business.)
Takeaway: Build systems that serve you—not businesses that enslave you.
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
(For Outsiders building unique paths.)
Takeaway: Create what others can’t—not what others already copy.