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Let’s be honest: for millions of us, Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad was the wake-up call. It was the book that changed how we looked at money, assets, and liabilities. But once you’ve finished it, a big question remains: What should I read next?
If you are looking to build your "Self IQ" in finance, reading just one book isn't enough. You need practical tools to manage your cash, the grit to start a business, and the psychology to keep the wealth you build.
I’ve curated a list of 15 books that serve as the perfect follow-up. whether you want to fix your mindset, start a side hustle, or invest like a pro.
Before you can build a business, you have to build the character of a rich person. These books focus on the psychology of money.
1. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
If Rich Dad Poor Dad taught you what to do, this book teaches you how to behave. Housel explains that financial success isn't about being a math wizard; it's about controlling your emotions.
Why read it: It removes the intimidation of finance and focuses on the ego and fear that keep people poor.
2. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
This is the classic of classics. Through ancient parables set in Babylon, it teaches the fundamental laws of wealth that haven't changed in 5,000 years.
Key Lesson: "A part of all you earn is yours to keep." (Pay yourself first).
3. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
This is the grandfather of self-help. Hill interviewed the wealthiest people of his time (like Ford and Carnegie) to find the common thread of success.
Why read it: It focuses entirely on the confidence, burning desire, and mental fortitude required to build an empire.
4. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
We all have a "money blueprint" ingrained in our subconscious. If your blueprint is set to "survival," you will never achieve "abundance."
Why read it: It bridges the gap between wanting to be rich and actually thinking like a rich person.
5. The Almanac of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
A modern philosophy on wealth. Naval Ravikant, a famous angel investor, teaches that wealth is a skill you can learn, not a game of luck.
Key Lesson: Earn with your mind, not your time.
Lesson II. The Hustle: Starting a Business & Entrepreneurship
Ready to stop working for money and start building an asset? These books are your toolkit.
6. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Why do most small businesses fail? Because the owners are "technicians" (bakers, coders) rather than "entrepreneurs."
Why read it: It teaches you the vital difference between working in your business and working on your business.
7. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Don't bet your life savings on an idea nobody wants. This book introduces the scientific method to business: Build, Measure, Learn.
Why read it: It saves you from wasting years and dollars on a failed product.
8. The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Think you need venture capital to start? Wrong. This book highlights people who built six-figure businesses with less than $100.
Why read it: It gives you the confidence to start making money now with the skills you currently have.
9. Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Competition is for losers. True innovation comes from creating something entirely new (going from 0 to 1) rather than copying what exists.
Why read it: It challenges you to think big and build a monopoly through unique value.
10. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
The memoir of the creator of Nike. It’s not a "how-to" guide; it’s a "how-it-really-feels" guide.
Why read it: It shows the messy, chaotic, and risky journey of success, proving that doubt is part of the process.
Lesson III. The Strategy: Practical Investing & Management
Once you make the money, here is how you manage and multiply it.
11. I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
Forget cutting coupons. Ramit focuses on the "Big Wins"—negotiating your salary, automating your savings, and investing early.
Why read it: It is aggressive, funny, and incredibly practical for modern finance.
12. The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
Investing is often made complicated by people who want to sell you things. Collins simplifies it: Buy low-cost index funds and hold them forever.
Why read it: It removes the fear of the stock market completely.
13. Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Traditional accounting says: Sales - Expenses = Profit. This is broken. You should flip it to: Sales - Profit = Expenses.
Why read it: If you start a business, this ensures you actually take home cash rather than just moving money around.
Lesson IV. The Fastlane: Accelerating Wealth
14. The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco
This book attacks the "get rich slow" mentality of working 40 years to retire elderly.
Why read it: It’s the aggressive counterpart to Rich Dad Poor Dad. It creates a roadmap for divorcing your income from your time.
15. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
Why wait for retirement? Ferriss introduces "lifestyle design"—using automation and outsourcing to live a rich life today.
Why read it: It teaches you to work smarter, not harder.
Summary: Which One Should You Read First?
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