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Guest on ChooseFI · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Ava Wetrick appeared on ChooseFI in May 2023 alongside her father to share her perspective as a second-generation financial independence success story and young mentor. Discussing her intellectual development and the foundational influences that shaped her ambitions, Wetrick shared several pivotal books that guided her personal and professional growth. She recalled how her father introduced her to Timothy Ferriss's The Workweek by having her read a few influential pages that immediately captured her interest. Expanding on her reading habits, Wetrick named Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning as one of her all-time favorite books, drawing profound inspiration from its exploration of human purpose. She also enthusiastically recommended Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill, noting that it was a favorite text she actively shared with her peers through a college book club. Together, these selections reflect Wetrick's early exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, psychological resilience, and personal development literature, illustrating how foundational texts supported her trajectory toward leadership and financial independence from a young age.

Books recommended by Ava Wetrick

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  1. Outwitting the devil

    Napoleon Hill · Recommended · 1 episode

    Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill is a profound cautionary tale exploring the concept of drift and the pitfalls of failing to take control of one's life.

    Recommended
    “uh outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill it's a fantastic book”
    ChooseFI 244 | Mentorz : A Second Generation FI Success Story | Ava and Don Wet… 2023-05-22 Listen at 8:04
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Man's Search for Meaning

    Viktor E. Frankl · Recommended · 1 episode

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.

    Recommended
    “oh my gosh favorite book has to be Victor Frankel's Man's Search for meaning or um what I just currently referenced out winning the devil blind Napoleon Hill podcast wise impact Theory”
    ChooseFI 244 | Mentorz : A Second Generation FI Success Story | Ava and Don Wet… 2023-05-22 Listen at 40:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The 4-Hour Workweek

    Timothy Ferriss · Recommended · 1 episode

    The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss is a lifestyle design manual that encourages readers to rethink traditional employment, automate income streams, and reclaim ownership of their time.

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    “actually one really defining moments he made me sit down he made me read not even a chapter just a couple pages of Tim ferriss's uh the four-week work life and he was like you're gonna love it you're gonna love it”
    ChooseFI 244 | Mentorz : A Second Generation FI Success Story | Ava and Don Wet… 2023-05-22 Listen at 4:40
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
244 | Mentorz : A Second Generation FI Success Story | Ava and Don WettrickChooseFI2023-05-224