Episode · The Ramsey Show · 2026-06-15
Books mentioned on Following a Proven Plan Is the Fastest Way To Build Wealth
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John Deloney recommended The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman. Dave Ramsey discussed The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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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“We're going to send you a copy of Ken Coleman's book, The Proximity Principle, which explains that that is how you get a job.”
Where to get it
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R.
Discussed“Let's begin with the end in mind as Steven Cvy would say in the seven habits of highly effective people, right?”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Total Money Makeover
“the average person working this stuff, the book Total Money Makeover came out um in 2003, 20 million copies now. that that outlines those baby steps.”