One of my favorite quotes is, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers."  When I first heard this quote, I knew I had to develop myself to become more of an avid reader.  Whether I am reading an e-book, a physical book, or listening to an audiobook, I find enjoyment in using books to cultivate my mind and learn new things.  To be honest, I only read nonfiction; mostly self-help books.  The idea of learning something in a couple of weeks from reading a book that took an author years to learn is incredible to me.  Below are some of the books that are in my personal library that I have read and continue to read, and I encourage you to include these books in your library as well.  Happy Reading! 

Tim C. Lee

CEO & Founder

timclee@TCLFinancialTaxServices.com

Name of Book: EntreLeadership

Author of Book: Dave Ramsey

Tim's Review: This is a book that every business owner, employee, leader, manager, etc. should read.  This book details how to enhance that entrepreneur mindset and how to grow your business by building a better team.  After reading this book, I implemented so many of Dave Ramsey's ideas into TCL Financial & Tax Services.

Name of Book: Lee Jenkins On Money

Author of Book: Lee Jenkins

Tim's Review: This is a book that was introduced to me by Roderick Brumfield, a listener of "The TCL Show."  I was amazed from the moment I started reading this book.  Lee Jenkins uses facts and a common sense approach to teaching people how to handle their money.  He also talks about everyday issues when it pertains to people making decisions in regards to their financial prosperity.

Name of Book: Put Your Dream To The Test

Author of Book: John C. Maxwell

Tim's Review: This is a book that everyone who is trying to conquer a dream should read.  Part of conquering a dream is having the right people on your team.  You need to have the right people on your bus and the wrong people need to be escorted off.  This book does an excellent job in teaching individuals how to see it and seize it in regards to conquering their dreams.

Name of Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

Author of Book: Robert T. Kiyosaki

Tim's Review: This is a book that every parent should read.  A lot of parents do not realize that they are the first teacher to their children when it pertains to how to handle money.  If the parent acts financially irresponsible with their money, then the children will grow to believe that it is normal to be act financially irresponsible with their money.

Name of Book: Start

Author of Book: Jon Acuff

Tim's Review: This is a book that details the five stages that everyone goes through in life.  Jon Acuff talks about what it takes to be successful and how to punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work that matters.  This book also will hold you accountable at accomplishing certain goals at different stages of your life.

Name of Book: Stop Acting Rich

Author of Book: Dr. Thomas J. Stanley

Tim's Review: This is a book that exposes how people that are not rich are acting like they are.  Dr. Thomas Stanley outlines what rich people buy, drink, drive, eat, wear, etc.  He also discusses how people that are acting rich are basically doing the same thing just to look like something they are not.

Name of Book: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

Author of Book: Dr. Meg Meeker

Tim's Review: This is a book that every father, mother, daughter, and son need to read.  The impact that a father has on their daughter is phenomenal.  Dr. Meg Meeker explains in this book that kind of impact in detail, both negative and positive.  She describes the value of the personal relationship she had with her father.  This is also a book that I personally gave to my daughters as a gift to read.

Name of Book: The Millionaire Next Door

Authors of Book: Dr. Thomas J. Stanley

Authors of Book: Dr. William D. Danko

Tim's Review: This is a book that tells the truth about how some people can look like they are rich, but are far from it.  Dr. Thomas J. Stanley and Dr. William D. Danko define in this book who the real millionaires are and the attributes that they possess.  This book will make you look at the person that you think is living a moderate and normal life in a totally different way.  That person could actually be an actual millionaire. 

Name of Book: The Tortoise and the Hare

Author of Book: Janet Stevens

Tim's Review: This is a book that some might be surprised that it is in my library of books.  Even though this is a children's book, the message that it delivers is powerful.  Life is no sprint...it is a marathon.  A lot of people believe that success happens over night or in a matter of days.  I tell people all the time that only know the aftermath of what I have become, "I use to act like the hare, but I did not start accomplishing my goals until I started acting like the tortoise."  Like the final sentence states in the book, "HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE BRING REWARD."

Name of Book: The Total Money Makeover

Author of Book: Dave Ramsey

Tim's Review: This is a book that everyone, young and old, should read.  Dave Ramsey does an excellent job in this book teaching people how to make their money work for them versus them work for money.  He teaches about money and life like it is common sense.  Literally, a 5th grader would understand this book.