IAN KING'S SUCCESS BOOKSTORE! 

My top 21 books and why!

To make this list the book had to be, at least based on my experiences, a life changing book.  A book that I took action during and after reading, to do things differently, as per the influence of the book.  A book I was in awe of it's value as I read it, and forever after.  My best of the best!  I did start out with a goal to keep the list to 10 but the list just blew out!  I took the soft option and broadened it to my top 21!

Many if not all of these authors have other books - I have just listed the best one of theirs for you to start with, at least as of the time of my writing.

You can use the following links to go to the books that you may be more interested in right at this moment.  I have placed each book in a category but be mindful that many of these books have multiple applications. I have summarized these in this table.

Click on any picture of a book to order.

Categories of Books

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Personal Development

 

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Think and Grow Rich                                 
By Napoleon Hill
 
This is my where I believe you should start in this area - reading the time-honoured recommendations of Napoleon Hill, often considered the father of the modern day self-improvement industry.                  

 

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7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness        
By Jim Rohn

On the topic of the father of the modern day self-improvement industry, Jim Rohn's contribution has spanned decades and influenced many in his path including the next author, Anthony Robbins. 

 

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Awaken the Giant Within                               
By Anthony Robbins
 
You cannot disregard what this man has achieved, and his methods are shared with you in this book.  If you apply the content, you will never do things the same the next day!                  

 

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People        
By Stephen R. Covey
 
Covey bases his approach on principles, and anyone who applies this principle-centered approach to living will be directed to a more fulfilling life.                  

 

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By Louise Hay

Two things I really like about Louise Hay's approach - firstly, it gives you an alternative to simply relying on conventional therapy to fix you.  And secondly, it gives you insight into how you may be creating the conditions within your body.                  

 

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The Power of Focus                                       

By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Les Hewitt

People often ask me where I get my focus from. This book helps to answer that question, giving you a guide to improving your focus.  Focus is essential to long-term success.

 

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Life is Tremendous                                          
By Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

 

Charlie has some great ideas that contribute to numerous aspects of development - another old book with ageless concepts.                  

 

 

Relationships 

 

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Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus                   

By John Gray

This book is an easy to read guide understanding the opposite sex.  So helpful in many life contexts.                    

 

 

Change - how, why and when it will occur

 

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Paradigms                                                       

By Joel Arthur Barker

So easy to read and understand, so powerful.  You will look at the process of change differently after reading this book.                  

 

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The Second Curve                                                

By Ian Morrison

Giving you insight into what change has occurred, what will occur, and how to manage the rapid rate of change.                  

 

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The Roaring 2000s                                               

By Harry S Dent, Jr.

An extensive prediction of what to expect during the first decade of the new millennium.  His explanation of how business will be conducted, how the stock markets will fare, and trends in real estate really changed how we prepare for the future.                  

 

 

Financial Education

   

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad                                           

By Robert Kiyosaki

Your outlook on money, especially your definition of an asset, will never be the same after reading this book.   I learned so much - practical information!

 

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The Five Rituals of Wealth                         

By Tod Barnhart

A really clear and easy to apply set of rules for wealth creation, with evidence that the authors values were such that I respected his advice.                  

 

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The Millionaire Next Door                                

By Thomas J Stanley and William D. Danko

Gives a very clear picture of how first generation millionaires create themselves.  Reinforces patterns of behaviour that all you will need to do is endorse and you are guaranteed financial success.                  

 

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Multiple Streams of Income                          

By Robert G. Allen

The best summary of easy to achieve, modern day ways of deriving leveraged and passive income.  It got me so worked up reading it, so excited, I had to stop reading it as my before bed-time book!                  

 

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Die Broke                                                                  

By Stephen M. Pollan

Whilst I don't agree with all the authors recommendations, they provide some sensational concepts and summary of recent financial history.  Powerful reading!                  

 

 

Business Development

 

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The E Myth                                                  

By Michael F. Gerber

I gained such an insight into what I had been doing and how I needed to do it differently - that I did just that - change!  Thanks to this author.  His explanations are so clear!                

 

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Empires of the Minds                                         

By Denis Waitley

Denis Waitley has some great perceptions about what the future holds and how business should be conducted.  He is sensational on audio also.             

 

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Inc and Grow Rich                                          

By CW. "Al" Allen

Everyone should consider the legal structure in which they create and protect wealth.   And this is a simple guide to what most don't know or don't do in relation to this area.  Sure, it is American, but the principles apply around the world.             

Investing Education

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One Up on Wall Street                              

By Peter Lynch

Teaches you that in your everyday observations you can learn what companies/industries are rising and which are falling, and thus influence your stock market investing decisions. 

 

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Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets            By Stan Weinstein

Gives you simple and easy to use technical rules or model for trading the market.  Surprising comprehensive yet so clear.