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Every book Joanna Penn recommended on podcasts
Joanna Penn’s most recommended books
- MONEY Master the Game by Tony Robbins
- The Stand by Stephen King
- The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
- Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition by Jack Canfield
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Wisdom from Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Joanna Penn appeared on ChooseFI to discuss financial education, creative work, and her personal journey with career uncertainty. Throughout the episode, she reflected on several influential books that shaped her path as an author and entrepreneur. She named Stephen King's novel The Stand as her favorite book of all time, noting that a fellow guest shared her appreciation for the work. When discussing her early lack of financial literacy stemming from her upbringing by teacher parents, Penn pointed to Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad as a foundational text that introduced her to property investment. She also credited Tony Robbins' MONEY Master the Game with helping her discover Vanguard funds. Additionally, Penn recommended Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer's The Success Principles, recalling that she read it when she was entirely unsure what to do with her life. She highlighted one of the book's core tenets, which instructs readers to take one hundred percent responsibility for their lives, and she referenced the broader impact of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series by Jack Canfield. Through these recommendations, Penn illustrated how literature and practical guides aided her transition into financial independence and creative entrepreneurship.
Books recommended by Joanna Penn
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MONEY Master the Game
MONEY Master the Game by Tony Robbins is a comprehensive personal finance guide that outlines strategies for building wealth and navigating investments, most notably through index and Vanguard funds.
Recommended“and Tony Robbins put out money Master the game which is where I discovered Vanguard funds and that type of thing”
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The Stand
Stephen King's monumental post-apocalyptic epic The Stand details the devastating sweep of a weaponized influenza strain that wipes out the vast majority of humanity, leaving survivors to choose sides in a final conflict between good and evil.
Recommended“so I'm I'm actually gonna pick to The Stand by Stephen King which is MK also likes”
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The Success Principles
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer is a comprehensive self-help guide offering structured strategies, actionable habits, and mindset shifts designed to help individuals bridge the gap between their current circumstances and their ultimate goals.
Recommended“my second book is the success principles by Jack Canfield which I read when I didn't know what to do with my life”
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Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition
Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition by Jack Canfield is a beloved collection of uplifting stories, inspirational parables, and motivational anecdotes designed to warm the heart and encourage personal growth.
Discussed“my second book is the success principles by Jack Canfield which I read when I didn't know what to do with my life cam feels fantastic and one of the first principles is take a hundred percent responsibility for your life”
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T.
Discussed“then I got into this was you know I read Kiyosaki I got into property investment”
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Wisdom from Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Wisdom from Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is a widely recognized personal finance book that emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, investing, and building wealth through assets like real estate.
Discussed“well the reason is because the Rich Dad Poor Dad book is written exactly for people like me over educated in lots of ways but with no clue about financial education my my parents were teachers”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | The Creative Penn | Joanna Penn | ChooseFI | 2023-05-25 | 6 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“then I got into this was you know I read Kiyosaki I got into property investment and I discovered I really just don't care what the color of the carpet is”