Influential Books in Your Life

[Cooper Lammonds]

Hello! My name is Cooper and I am an investor located in Bozeman, MT. I specialize in 30+ day furnished rentals and am scaling my property management company from (3) doors hopefully to (5) by the end of the year. 

I love reading / listening to books about business, money, real estate, and self improvement. There have been books that have taught me more in a week than I learned in my entire 4 years as a business major. I'm constantly seeking new information and hope to maybe write my own book someday. 

The (3) most recent books I have read are Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Million Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller. Some of the most influential books in my life have been 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. 

I'm curious to know if anyone else is willing to share a book that has been influential in their lives. What was your takeaway or how did the book change you for better/worse? 

P.S. Just got a new bookshelf that needs some books! Help me fill these shelves? 

[Ed Brancheau]

OK, it's a little embarrassing that I'm recommending these two books because I have to admit that I only purchased the first one -- I can't remember which I purchased first -- because the title caught my eye and then the other book was recommended because I liked the first.

They are:

• Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop -- Helps get over all the things that are holding you back.
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson -- Love it because he hates the whole "just be positive" advice.

Now, while their not well written, if you want a couple of real estate books that have changed my life, I like:

• Fire Yourself by Brian Ellwood. It stopped me from doing everything myself. Now, I'm making more money, have more free time, and I don't do things I hate.
• REI Secrets by Joe McCall. I've learned a lot from Joe over the past few years and this book is a great way for me to jog my memory for more details about things Joe has taught me but I forgot.