5 Books You NEED To Read in 2021

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Hey nate, do you think that is it worth to read the tax book even if you live in a european country or is it to based on the us taxes??

[@hci]

@@luisvazdecamoes9764 hey Luis, I’m not Nate, but honestly if you have interest in American finance it probably wouldn’t hurt to check out. It’s all about wanting to learn more, so you never know how the info may help you in the long run

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[@MateoLeonViana]

Reading things you disagree with is such a great idea. As someone said: intelligent people are able to entertain ideas, without agreeing with them. It's very helpful to broaden our own minds and build stronger arguments

[@mxchic05]

Very true!!

[@dayvidsdays5644]

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" is such a great book that makes you "think". Really glad you mentioned that book! Understanding the way we and other people think can help resolve a lot of miscommunication.

[@AhmetKaan]

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[@moneybee]

Reading before bed is of the healthiest habits you can pick up in the digital age. So often screens are the last things you see before you go to bed, and the first thing you reach for in the morning. Finding great books to add to the list is always great! I'd recommend "How to Win Friends and Influence People" for anyone that hasn't read it yet. It's amazing how Dale Carnegie's strategies still ring true 85 years later! :)

[@jademichael7664]

How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of my favorite books :) some of the tips in the book seem so simple and easy to implement but are constantly overlooked.

[@Wynzi]

If you read on your phone :)

[@sylviastoyanova1024]

Audio books are the coolest thing. Last year I have read over 100 books only by listening and I am very grateful for that opportunity.

[@loxleybattle2591]

Last year, my favorite nonfiction book was “Atomic Habits” by Clear, followed by “Happy Money” by Dunn and Norton.This year I am re-reading a favorite: “The Paradox of Choice” by Barry Schwartz. Not money related but excellent for quality of life are “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Frankl, and “The Road Less Traveled” by Peck. Thank you, Nate, and everyone else who commented, for the book recs!

[@jjdaisuke4004]

I’m Japanese and I have studied English for about 1year. These days, I started to use BOOKS written by English to improve my English skills. So, I want to read 5 Books you recommended !! Thank you so much!! Kohki

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Good point on seeking books you're likely to disagree with - too many people just reconfirm their biases without considering alternative viewpoints

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodLawyer]

Agreed! There's a time for comfort reading but one has to be willing to grapple with new ideas and different viewpoints to grow.

[@monicak7132]

I love this community where people share good books to one another♡

[@christianorsa]

Influence; the psychology of persuasion. GREAT book.

[@BonusFootage]

Throwback book of the week "What to Say When You Talk to Your Self". Game changer for thinking about how we condition ourselves through self-talk and the content/people we engage with.

[@intentionalliving7326]

Looking forward to this! Thanks for recommending it! As a creator I am becoming so aware of the negative self talk 😅

[@Squintillions]

This book sounds interesting. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@BonusFootage]

@@intentionalliving7326 yes it’s strong! has me thinking twice before I tell myself “I can’t” do something!

[@BonusFootage]

@@Squintillions of course!!

[@rebeccaparker9703]

Thanks to finding your channel a few days ago I have started reading my first book in about 15 years ( other than ones for college, and reading to my kids). I am 2/3rds the way through rich dad poor dad after just 2 evenings. Now can’t wait to get my next book started. Thanks you really have inspired me!!!

[@RafReyes1993]

I think you're good at things that I'm not good at. Damn I feel like you're my teacher/mentor of some sort.

[@luxuryads]

I can never manage more than 2 books a month. This month, I am reading "Sapiens" by Yuval Harari and "The Power Of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. Both are absolutely fascinating.

[@mansisohal324]

I’m currently reading The Power Of Habit too

[@karinachaves8417]

Very nice! Im reading Sapiens too!

[@aaronboyle789]

Just read Power of Habit! Really awesome book!

[@paulasalazar8935]

Sapiens si so good! It’s one of my favorites of all time. One of this books that marks an era of “before I read it” and “after I read it”

[@FrankChouFinance]

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. Fantastic book on negotiation that is great for both your career and personal finance

[@GetBetterWithBooks]

tactical empathy 💯

[@TABizz11]

Black Swan

[@stephblenheim4283]

Loved it

[@alli9328]

Thank you for referring that book. I will pick it up soon

[@FrankChouFinance]

@@alli9328 It's a great one, I've read it cover to cover twice and got a lot out of it

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the amount of value you give out freely is INSANE. You are helping me learn about so many different things that I had never even thought about before knowing you as a 17 year old.

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[@intentionalliving7326]

A very different list ✨ “The war of art” is amazing too for all creators out there (it is not the business classic ‘Art of war’ Thank you Nate 🤗

[@InspiredbyIda]

Just taken The Daily Stoic off my shelf. Can’t wait to read it. Really getting into Stoicism/Essentialism this year. 👍🏾

[@KBGDGT]

None of those books I would have normally thought of picking up. Cheers dude, great list.

[@Lucasvoz]

Nate I can't thank you enough for these videos, you are helping so many people make the right decisions. I found your channel about a year ago and I've learned more from you and a handful of other channels than I have in 15 years of school. Keep 'em coming!

[@ShashankGupta05]

Very generic comment.

[@ayeeshiang6045]

You were honestly the one who got me to read so much more books last year! Looking forward to learning more this 2021

[@gamdanyunizar7849]

You and Hank Green from Crash Course Channel have some similarities in the way you talk about stuff. Calm, thorough, yet not boring in the slightest. Well done I'd say! new sub!

[@XenonLegend]

Nice list, hoping to read them all very soon!

[@julyja08]

I’ve literally loved you for so long . The 21 lessons of the 21st century is a BANGER . Super thought provoking and a real page turner

[@paulasalazar8935]

all of Yuval Noah Harari’s books are soo good!!

[@DanielsPengetips]

‘Thinking fast and slow’ is the next one up once I finish ‘how to win friends and influence people’

[@luv4songsonly]

How was 'how to win friends and influence people'? I already sort of know the tips he shares in the books in the form of word-of-mouth. Is it worth a read?

[@DanielsPengetips]

@@luv4songsonly Really good. I highly recommend it

[@luv4songsonly]

@@DanielsPengetips thank you will do!

[@TAROTKATREADINGS]

HOW TO WIN FRIENDS is one of my favorite books!! I reread it nearly every year.

[@wonkawarrior]

Thank you so much Nate for sharing your booklist with an old dog (55) willing to learn new tricks! I just discovered your channel, it's very inspiring!

[@NateOBrien]

Comment your best book recommendation. Always looking for new books to read!

[@hci]

The lean startup! It’s about business but it’s ideas can be applied to life too :)

[@greendividends7749]

Zero to One by Peter Thiel! It's incredible if you haven't read it!

[@brandoncichon]

The Millionaire Next Door

[@ObeyyShadesz]

The Alchemist

[@maddieo6286]

Stillness is the Key

[@MadQueen__]

you are my best teacher from now on. I love all your videos. Educated me a lot.

[@herewegrow7038]

I love this channel! Because Nate I start to show more interest in minimalism, books and self growth. He is also inspiration for my channel too. You are truly one of my biggest inspiration and motivation.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Did you check out the documentary called "Minimalism" on Netflix?

[@cbwinning]

The “Tax-Free Wealth” and “Deduct-It”tax books were exactly what I’ve been needing. And “Why Nations Fail” sounds intriguing. Thanks man.

[@christinefindorff5328]

I’ve been so excited to watch this video. I’ve been busy with school and work, but one of my resolutions for not only 2021 but like is to read more! I normally just read fantasy, but as I get older and I’m going through school I’m more interested in books that are also educational and practical.

[@XwynntopiaX]

I enjoyed your enthusiasm! These are books i am probably never going to read, but I thank you for making the video and sharing your passion with the world.

[@sophiesays6610]

I really appreciate your point that you like reading about what you disagree with. We are so accustom to only hearing/thinking based on what we surround ourselves with.

[@lmartinez2303]

I agree with everything you said about Thinking, Fast and Slow. It hurts my head reading it but truly worth it. The Daily Stoic is an easier read for me. Other books you mentioned are on my TBR now. THANKS!

[@TradingWithCJ]

Yesss nate! I never used to be in to reading, but it deffo helps mentally & good to get of social media & tech from time to time!

[@RJ-hx5nb]

It also helps with language skills.

[@dividendstacker6766]

Just started reading Thinking fast and slow today! Recently purchased why nations fail. You got me curios to read the other books you recommended.

[@1headfirstforhalos1]

I find highlighting and marking important pages with sticky tabs helpful for in depth books and it’s good for referring back!

[@theinvestor9924]

Committed to reading more this year, after my Professional exams - thanks for the list Nate

[@nicoleonfeels]

The knowledge out there is endless! Thus your reading list should be endless :)

[@sashap3641]

Outstanding list! Critical out-of-the-box thinking is now more important than ever.

[@user-vv6mt8md6g]

I'm really enjoying your videos and I am in totally agree that it is important to read material that I don't agree with. It is important to think outside of the box and understand others perspectives. I look forward to following your content.

[@dantegrieco8548]

Was planning on buying some new books, great timing on this video!

[@emmajo3974]

Thank you for your suggestions! One of my resolution is to read as much books on finance as possible!

[@writingbywinifred6677]

I agree. I listen to books while I work. In January I've already read 4 books. It can take about a month or so for me to get through a physical book.

[@isainrennes]

Patiently waiting for new video. Planning my move to Philadelphia post business school in France.

[@michaelj6392]

I like to read physical books for fiction and prefer audiobooks if it’s non-fiction, investing, personal growth, etc.

[@trygvehalsbutenschn1125]

That's very intersting. I personally prefer the exact opposite, haha.

[@janejustin1788]

omg, same

[@rarind1165]

I'm totally agree with your comment on Thinking Fast and Slow book. I continually reading it for 2 month, need to pay attention but useful for the rest of my life.

[@successwithstacee9290]

Nice timing Nate! We have our last book club tonight and now I have some recommendations. I agree with the tax books. I read a tax book a couple years ago and really lowered what I paid.

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky. Hey Nate. Good to see your new video. I like the Stoics. Still keeping you in my prayers. Katie.

[@mariayala5828]

Ironically the first book (Thinking fast and slow) you put I just started reading yesterday and so far it’s very interesting!

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Love your channel, thank you! Congrats on 1 million.

[@ThomasGoldstepFinance]

Coffee, comfy chair, Nate O'Brien video, my happy place!

[@MarenAltman]

i also enjoy reading about the tax code for pleasure, so i appreciate realizing i'm not the only one

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Seeing you here with this comment makes my day! 🖤

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girl maren i did not expect to see you here in this side of youtube 😂

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She has a crush on Nate LOL

[@MarenAltman]

@@IzzyStegosaurus i only watch finance/business content tbh

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​@@MarenAltman After the bitcoin video, I suspected we had some youtube-history in common.

[@georgebarbov]

Big admirations on what you said about reading books that challenge our believes. To properly understand a topic we need to know both sides of the story.

[@Maor791]

Love your book picks 👌🏻

[@anushatimla7359]

You’re amazing Nate !!!! I’m so invested in your channel cause it has helped me so much

[@Valeria.melero]

I recently started listening to Thinking Fast and Slow on KZbin since you posted it on Instagram. It’s difficult to stay focused on it for sure lol. But it’s really interesting and I think a lot about how information we need doesn’t all pop up on our mind when we need it, and we don’t think about it as a whole but rather what we know or have been exposed to. It makes me realize how much we don’t know, and sometimes we think we’re being reasonable/objective but don’t realize what all we haven’t considered/aren’t aware about 🙃

[@booksbds1798]

I agree with all these five books! From me I can recommend The Innovator's Dilemma and Business Adventures. These two books have a lot of value.

[@soffos6207]

I started reading why nations fail and the book is really good. But whats more impressive is that i have never ever imagined that it will help me in one of my classes at university.thanks for recommending it:)

[@h.1071]

ı am so happy to find you because ı am 15 and always want to know new things. ı have a long book list to buy but ı hope ı am gonna read all of it in the time

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Way to a million, Brien... 😃😃 Congrats. You're the best.

[@winangelo990]

Congratulations on such an amazing achievement, can't wait to see your channel grow even bigger.

[@ladybird491]

I am a stoic and also a minimalist. I know quite alot about stoicism.

[@alwynjohn-thesimpleinvesto4730]

Keep up the grind my man love your vids!!

[@TheGamerDaniel]

I love the new music in the background. So calm.

[@dvlpr]

Not your typical "books to read" vid. I really enjoyed the diversity of these book, thanks Nate!

[@brunadelimazampieri8236]

I need to read more in 2021! Audiobooks are definitely the way!

[@David.Marquez]

I enjoy how diverse yet consistently interesting this list of books is. Thank you Nate!

[@GetBetterWithBooks]

Top 3 Books I read last year: 1) Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey 2) Stillness Is The Key - Ryan Holiday 3) The Alamanack of Naval Ravikant Love these book videos. Keep em coming this year 🔥

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Awesome list Nate! Thanks for sharing these great books. Excited to dive into a couple of these.

[@jackingramonline5333]

Just ordered 6 books yesterday to finish up my list... and now I got some more books on the list 😂😂

[@annaplokarz4063]

I love your recommendation Nate! In 2021, definitely I need to read more.

[@alessaray6050]

"Think like a monk" by Jay Shetty is a great book about mastering the mind. Not really about money but I would recommend it to everyone.

[@gigig2022]

Jay Shetty is the BIGGEST SCAM

[@alessaray6050]

@@gigig2022 naaaaa

[@1.5Koreans0.5American]

Got my new goal for 2021. Read those 5 books

[@jessicaphillips6806]

Nate, thanks for the invitation to read along with you! I look forward to watching more of your content this year.

[@spedupsongs222]

Love how Nate always gets straight to the point!

[@Mr.Mystery79]

A book suggestion for you Nate "The Slight Edge"!! Not sure if you have ever read this one but definitely this book is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choice. Thanks for the all books suggestions.

[@serialcycleur3747]

Thanks for sharing your lectures. I might read 4 of the 5 suggested quickly...

[@ernestmccutcheon9576]

Nice list.Regarding Audiobooks, I've been listening to them at > 1.3 speed (usually 1.5-1.6). Greatly increases productivity. Also "The Great Courses" offer a good selection for self-improvement. The courses on financial topics are helpful.

[@idonystudios]

This couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you Mr O'Brien!

[@shivanipandey8208]

I love your content, simple and straight, and classy. 👍🏻

[@jackywithay6393]

The angle changes are mind boggling. I like it

[@BrunaClaas]

I am loving all the book tips on KZbin!!

[@Penny21691]

Love that you are suggesting reading a book.

[@Spicy_So_Nicey3746]

Definitely some great suggestions- and agree that you need to take your time (pun intended) to make sure you aren’t passively reading Thinking Fast and Slow or you can miss out on some of the key concepts.

[@chantelnouseforaname2706]

Dude, nice list - consider diversifying your reads also, maybe? Something about personal development or sociology in addition to business/money? The will to change by bell hooks? Maybe Caste by Isabel Wilkerson?

[@cali5995]

I read the Daily Stoic over the past year and found it very helpful.

[@camillat984]

Read the Daily Stoic last year (kept it on my bedside table and kept up to date with it every few days/weeks) and it's legit! Helped my anxiety so much. Even reading one page every now and then still keeps me centred and calm.

[@kms0387]

I had a supervisor read us a passage from The Daily Stoic every day before our shift. It was awesome to have some deep thought to get the brain going before a busy day at work. 👌

[@mathildaandmike]

You’re almost at 1 million! Way to go Nate!

[@poornimamaduwanthi9327]

Thanks for your suggestion 💖

[@ARpirateant]

I started tracking my reading in 2018 (15 books) 2019 (46) 2020 (62) 2021 ( so far 23 books) it’s helped so much with understand and opening my mind to new ideas and views

[@shivanigautam670]

Your videos are so practical and help me get a head start on things, thank you so much!

[@a_lucientes]

That is an awesome couch. Thanks for the suggestions. Im learning a lot.

[@michaeldalia7313]

Love this Nate. A great start to 2021

[@Robin-hd7bb]

This is a really great tropic for recommended book reading nate. Thanks you

[@angelandromartirez9084]

You’re a beast man! Your videos are awesome! All the education you bring is really helpful.

[@RafReyes1993]

💯

[@rabianurdonmez8042]

Thankss a lot!!! I decided to read some of them in the holiday!!