This is one for all you budding property authors out there. Millionaire Property Author does pretty much what it says on the tin, and it is definitely worth getting hold of a copy if you are thinking of putting pen to paper (or rather fingers to keyboard) to get your own message out there. Continue reading
How do you know when you are happy? That’s a big question and one that the author addresses in this seminal work on the subject. Flow is his detailed and substiantiated argument that we find happiness when we ‘lose ourselves’ in tasks that demand a degree of skill, but not so much that we are overwhelmed. Continue reading
Would you like to work less but still earn enough to have a terrific lifestyle? The answer to that for many of us is going to be yes. I say “many” not “all” because there are plenty of people who are fortunate enough to love what they do and how they live and have no desire to change it. Continue reading
How on earth can this be relevant to property investing, or to the property industry? Well, you might be surprised. Although uncertain about how Cold might be relevant when I started reading, there are several parallels that we can draw from what it takes to mount an expedition to one of the Polar Regions, and apply to reaching our own goals. Continue reading
Not a pescatarian cookery book, but one about creating an energetic, positive workplace. This is another of John Paul’s favourites in his selection for the Property Tribes Essential Book List. A combination of mindset and business principles, Fish! takes a fictional manager through the process of turning an unenthusiastic team into one that is energised and effective, thus transforming the working environment. Continue reading
This selection of books comes courtesy of Susannah Cole (The Good Property Company) and the Facebook BMV Group. As well as titles specific to property, the list includes books on success mindset, positive thinking, wealth development and marketing, So get a cup of tea/coffee/something stronger and settle down for a good rummage through the virtual shelves. Continue reading
Another recommended by Steve Bolton, I have added this to my list of books to read. Seth Godin is a bit of a legend of our times with his sometimes revolutionary perspectives into business and marketing, so what he says is worth perusing if only to make us think. Continue reading
Brian Tracy is one of the most prolific authors in the field of personal development and mindset for success. His books crop up on several investors’ reading lists. Goals! is no exception and is listed by Steve Bolton as one of his favourites in the Property Tribes Essential Book list. Continue reading
One of the greatest books about the art of communication of all time, if not the greatest, How to Win Friends and Influence People remains as relevant today as it did when it was first published back in 1937. In essence, it is the common sense behind interactions with others – about listening, being respectful and being clear in your own communication. Continue reading
At first glance, the title and subject matter of Deep Survival might cause you to wonder why it is included on a blog for books to inspire property investors. It is, however, another of Martin Skinner’s favourite books and given all that he has achieved, is probably therefore worth reading. Continue reading