Every Money Book Ever Written, Distilled Into 20 Mind-Bending Truths

The psychology of wealth that rich people know but poor people don’t.

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I love reading personal finance, money, and wealth books.

I have been reading every finance book that’s ever hit the bestseller list. From ancient Babylonian wisdom to modern behavioral economics.

The tactics change. The psychology never does.

In this article, I will share with you the ultimate lessons I have learned from these books.

These are the deep psychological patterns that separate people who build wealth from people who just earn money.

Most people learn these lessons when it’s too late. You don’t have to.

1. Your relationship with money was formed before you could spell “money.”

By age 7, your money blueprint was already set. If your parents fought about money, you probably either avoid it completely or obsess over it. If money was scarce, you might hoard it even when you have plenty. If it came easy, you might spend it carelessly. The Millionaire Mind found that 80% of wealthy people traced their money attitudes back to childhood experiences. Here’s the kicker: most people never…