Many people will call it selfish but if you are not content with yourself first, outside influences will always have some affect on you.I hope that answers you questions.

Common construction is highly influenced by marketing from companies that are also making a profit.

@Kincaid RykenRich Dad poor dadNever Split the Difference4 hour work weekHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleThe E mythThere are many more but these are 5 that have helped me in a lot of ways.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

@Nicholas Diazdeleon - I'd recommend the millionaire real estate investor, ABCs of real estate investing, the book on rental properties for real estateFor business i'd say Start with Why, Building a StoryBrand, and How to win Friends and influence people and if you worry alot "how to stop worrying and start living"

Most agents that start with a smaller sphere of influence, work a "side" hustle!!

Who is your favorite REI “influencer” to follow on Facebook, instagram, Twitter, etc...?

Rich dad poor dadHow to win friends and influence peopleThink and grow richThe book on real estate investing by @brandon turnerThese four down, whats next everyones opinion?

If you're looking for a book though, I recommend starting with How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

That wind is influenced by future events you have no control over.