Books / Tools I find useful
(Updated Oct 2020)
Books - Finance Related
Principles - Ray Dalio
One of my favourite book, Ray is an investment genius who have successfully predicted the 2008 financial crisis well before it happened. He had tried to warn the US government but they did not listen. In this book he shares his life and investment wisdom.
Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
A old by tried and true book on investing. Benjamin Graham is one of the greatest investor in the 20th century, and his philosophy of Value Investing is especially important today given how many new ideas and distractions are out there. If you are serious about your financial goals this is a must read!
Big Debt Crisis - Ray Dalio
Another masterpiece examining the economy and history of debt. This book really dive deep to explore which country did well and which did not base on their method of handling the debts. If you are into global economy and wonder how our deficit and debt will lead us in future, this is a great book.
Financial Intelligence -Karen Berman
Really good basis for your financial goals, very quick to the point and focus on numbers. If you are new to financial planning for yourself you should take a look at this book.
Essential Retirement Guide - Frederick Vettese
A more modern look of how retirement will work given we are in this low interest era. There are some great insight in this book and recommended for anyone who really want to dispel all the myths of retirement.
Books - Motivation / Productivity / Life Related
Atomic Habits - James Clear
I believe that our lives are made up of all the small actions, speeches and thoughts we have everyday. This book reinforces this idea and focus on how to change your habits down to the smallest ones possible. Really good read if you want to have a better lifestyle routine for yourself!
Pumpkin Plan - Mike Michalowicz
One of the most essential book I read when starting my business. This book talks about how do you transition from initial survival stage to established stage, and how to focus your resource on people who truly appreciate your services.
CEO Next Door - Elena L. Botelho
This is one of the first productivity books I read and even though the content is simple, it is very powerful. This book explores what separates a CEO level of performer from the rest. The answer is surprisingly simple yet useful for our daily lives.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey
Another classic of Stephen Covey’s books. This book is very straight forward as the title suggested. Great if you are middle of career and want a breakthrough.
Primary Greatness - Stephen Covey
Really good breakdown of 12 levers of principles great people have. Its a good self reflection and reminder book of how many of these 12 principles do we have.
Tools For Filming
Canon Rebel T7
Great intermediate camera for both vlogging and photo taking