When you first get out on the open road as a truck driver, you quickly realize how much free time you suddenly have. Between the time it takes to pick up a load and deliver it, you are relatively free to do as you please.
So like any normal person, you try to fill this void of time with something entertaining. Audio books, music, talk radio, podcasts, etc. are all things you can use to entertain yourself while driving, because they only require you to sit and listen (and trust me you will be doing this now more than ever).
With my newfound free time, I began to listen to audiobooks and listen to videos related to financial literacy. Growing up, I was not taught much about the importance of being financially competent or managing money, as a whole. A part of me always wanted to know how money actually works. I knew there was more to money than just paying bills on time, and getting a job with a good salary.
The answers I was looking for, unfortunately, weren’t available to me in my current environment, and if they were I wasn’t aware on how to go about finding them. You know how they say '“when the student is ready the master will appear”? Well when I was truly ready for the information, it appeared in the form of Audible.
Any book that was recommended from a podcast, blog article, or YouTube video, I researched to see if it was available in an audio book format and immediately tuned in.
So here are a few books that I would recommend to others looking to get started on their journey to becoming financially literate.
Book 1.
This Is one of my favorite books of all time! For a year this was the only book I read or listened to (The Audible thing still confuses me). I’ve learned so much from this book and I recommend anyone going down the path to financial literacy make it a priority on their reading list.
Book 2.
This is the first financial book that I read growing up, so you might say this is what led me down the financial literacy rabbit hole. It’s like this book is the pre-requisite to getting out of the rat race.
Book 3.
This book put me on to legacy building. I like this book because of the details and steps given are really simple and easy to grasp. Also, it was written by a father and his two sons which I think emphasized the legacy building aspect of the book.
Book 4.
This book really helped me understand the importance of being a business owner. I actually never finished it but the impact of what I did read is why I am where I am today.
Book 5.
Think and Grow Rich is such a powerful book. This is what helped me create a process for achieving my goals.
Book 6.
Millionaire Real Estate Investor
I’ve read this book a couple times but still haven’t fully grasped all of it’s concepts, but I do understand that I want to one day invest in real estate and know that this book is a great start.
What are some of the books you have read that have helped you become financially literate? Feel free to leave a comment below.
