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All reviews featured here are written by Kamili Allen, offering her candid reflections on the books that have moved, challenged, and inspired her. Through her thoughtful lens, each review goes beyond a simple summary to explore deeper themes, practical takeaways, and the personal impact of every read. Dive into Kamili’s perspective and discover which titles might spark your own journey of growth and inspiration.
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Get Good with Money
Title: Get Good with Money
Author: Tiffany Aliche
Year Published: 2021
Publisher: Rodale
Description: Tiffany Aliche, or the Bugetnista as she refers to herself, uses her own story of having to rebuild her finances after some embarrassing decisions which did not go in her favor. This helps the information be more relatable to the reader’s own challenges. The book outlines a 10-step approach to getting on the road to financial recovery if you’ve experienced calamity which leads to a better understanding of how to avoid similar pitfalls in the future, as well as solid tools to create a strong foundation for a prosperous retirement.
Key takeaways: The book is filled with forgiveness for past decisions while being encouraging of how to improve your financial outlook for the future. The exercises are productive in that they do not require lots of planning nor time to complete. The upbeat nature of the book makes this an easy read with the potential for positive results if the recommendations are implemented.
Who this book is good for: Anyone interested in both improving their current financial situation gaining a better understanding of why financial literacy is important. The easy-to-follow exercises draw the reader into completing them with little effort. If you are just starting your financial literacy journey this book is definitely a first step in obtaining a better understanding of where to start.
You are a Badass
Title: You are a Badass
Author: Jen Sincero
Year Published: 2013
Publisher: Running Press
Description: You are a Badass is a down to earth and plain speaking self help book meant for anyone who is in need of an extra boost to remind them of the greatness we all possess inside. This book is filled with humorous stories which are frighteningly relatable. The motivational voice the author speaks with encourages the reader to look within themselves to find their own silver lining in order to excel at their own greatness.
Key takeaways: I can’t begin to credit this book enough for how it was transformational in my own life. I read this book at a time when I was changing companies going from a sales job that provided in-house sales leads versus the new company which required me to generate my own sales. The moral of my story was I had to believe in myself and believe in what I was capable of achieving. Often business people are required to live in an imaginary world of possibilities to bring the reality to life. You are a Badass provides the mental wherewithal to make you believe what you envision can be achieved.
Who this book is good for: Individuals looking for encouragement while either considering or in the process of making a career change or major life transformation. The humor sprinkled throughout the book will keep the reader engaged and motivated to achieve all they can imagine. This book is a good read for those who have attempted to turn their life around and are in need of comfort in knowing they are not alone in their pursuit of greater achievements.
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