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My favourite personal finance and non-fiction books
The Millionaire Next DoorThe Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
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An interesting, non-gimmicky, academic analysis of who America's wealthy are, and the traits they have in common
Orchids on Your Budget: Or Live Smartly on What You HaveOrchids on Your Budget: Or Live Smartly on What You Have by Marjorie Hillis
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An enjoyable and female-oriented book covering personal finance in an intelligent and amusing way. The fact that it dates from 1937 only heightens its interest to me.
The Millionaire MindThe Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley
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Thomas Stanley's next book tackles the psychological characters of those who become wealthy, including their attitude to their work.
Take Time for Your Life: A Personal Coach's Seven-Step Program for Creating the Life You WantTake Time for Your Life: A Personal Coach's Seven-Step Program for Creating the Life You Want by Cheryl Richardson
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An excellent book which will help you to work out what is important to you, identify what causes you stress and unhappiness, and make positive changes in your life.
Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free ProductivityGetting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity by David Allen
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The author deals well with the complexity and open-ended nature of work in modern society, and has devised workable systems for dealing with this.