Episode · The Ramsey Show · 2025-04-01
Books mentioned on Discipline Is the Key to Building Wealth
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Dave Ramsey recommended The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, and discussed The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom. Ken Coleman recommended The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Total Money Makeover
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a widely popular personal finance manual that outlines a straightforward, step-by-step framework for eliminating debt, building emergency savings, and achieving long-term wealth.
Recommended“I'll send you a copy of the book The Total Money Makeover which gives you every detail of what to stop doing start doing and when to do it on the baby steps”
Where to get it
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The 5 Types of Wealth
The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom is a self-improvement guide that examines wealth beyond mere finances to include aspects such as relationships, social connections, physical health, and time.
Discussed“and sill has a brand new New York Times bestselling book out the five types of wealth and we asked him to stop by while he was hanging out with the Ramsey team here and uh be a part of our our show today here live on the air”
Where to get it
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The Proximity Principle
The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman is a career-guidance book that outlines practical strategies for job seekers to leverage their personal networks and position themselves physically near influential decision-makers to land employment.
Recommended“let's just find something even if it's a part-time marketing role uh or a remote role yeah remote be get active get back in the game freelancing yeah I I think there's a lot of freelance opportunities for someone like you uh I would keep your chin up I'm going to give you a copy of my book called The”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
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“so I wrote a book with an absolutely horrible title that didn't do didn't do very well it's called more than enough so answer that question what does it mean to have enough”
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