Intro
If you just finished Die With Zero, by Bill Perkins, and you want more books about money, time, and living well, this video is for you.
These are six spoiler free picks, from behavioral finance to philosophy. Let’s get started.
The Psychology of Money
Number one is The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel, from twenty twenty. It argues that how you behave with money matters more than how much you know.
It is short, story driven, and a perfect companion. Perkins tells you what money is for, and Housel tells you how to handle it.
Four Thousand Weeks
Number two is Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman, from twenty twenty one. It starts from a blunt fact: an average life is about four thousand weeks long.
It is about time, not money, and it pushes back on the idea that you can do everything. It is a great pick if the time bucket idea hooked you.
Your Money or Your Life
Number three is Your Money or Your Life, by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, from nineteen ninety two. It was one of the first books to say that money is life energy.
It is the closest cousin to Perkins’ idea, but it leans toward saving and simplicity rather than spending.
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Number four is The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware, from twenty eleven. A palliative care nurse shares what patients wished they had done differently.
It is gentle and emotional, and it makes the case for Die With Zero from the other direction.
The Millionaire Next Door
Number five is The Millionaire Next Door, by Thomas Stanley and William Danko, from nineteen ninety six. It studies people who build wealth by living below their means.
It gives you the opposite view, which makes it a smart pick if you want to balance Perkins’ ideas.
Die Broke
Number six is Die Broke, by Stephen Pollan and Mark Levine, from nineteen ninety seven. It is an earlier book with a very similar message, and a good way to see how long this debate has been around.
Where To Start
So which one first? If you want a calm, smart companion, start with The Psychology of Money. If you want to think about time, try Four Thousand Weeks. If you want the emotional case, pick The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. Links to all six are in the description below.
Tell me in the comments which one you will read first, and thanks for watching.
