Dave Ramsey Recommended Books
Dave Ramsey has recommended 29 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Dave Ramsey is an American radio show host, author and businessman.
(Read more on Wikipedia)29 Books Recommended
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The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant
Twelve Keys to Successful Living
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
The Proximity Principle
The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Quitter
Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Rhinoceros Success
The Secret to Charging Full Speed Toward Every Opportunity
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
1 person
Bear Grylls recommended this bookBear Grylls
"One of the bedrocks of my life and work." - Bear Grylls
Bear Grylls's recommendation of this book
One Question
Life-Changing Answers from Today's Leading Voices
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
17 people
Warren Buffett recommended this bookWarren Buffett
"In my office, you will not see the degree I have from the University of Nebraska, or the master’s degree I have from Columbia University, but you’ll see the certificate I got from the Dale Carnegie course." - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's recommendation of this book 
Scott Adams recommended this bookScott Adams
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
Scott Adams's recommendation of this book 
Paul Graham recommended this bookPaul Graham
"The one book we encourage startup founders to read. [...] It's critically important for anyone in business." - Paul Graham
Paul Graham's recommendation of this book 
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
Derek Sivers mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"Seek to be understood." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Ken Block recommended this bookKen Block
"One of the first books that really helped me achieve my management style and what’s helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
Ken Block's recommendation of this book +11
More recommendations
- DJ Vlad
Most Recommended Books reached out to DJ Vlad directly.
- Strauss Zelnick
"Archaic references and overweening title to the side, it’s actually a great guide to leadership and salesmanship." - Strauss Zelnick
- Daymond John
"I love all the Dale Carnegie books." - Daymond John
- Shay Carl
"A staple that I have listened to three or four times." - Shay Carl
- Tim Draper
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper
- Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
- Barbara Corcoran
"A must read for anyone in business." - Barbara Corcoran
- Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- DJ Vlad
48 Days to the Work You Love
Preparing for the New Normal
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Boundaries
When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
1 person
Greg McKeown recommended this bookGreg McKeown
"I really like [this book]." - Greg McKeown
Greg McKeown's recommendation of this book
Start.
Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Who Moved My Cheese?
An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
1 person
Daymond John recommended this bookDaymond John
One of Daymond John's answers to "most-gifted or recommeded books?"
Daymond John's recommendation of this book
The Go-Getter
A Story That Tells You How To Be One
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Necessary Endings
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Follow Them and People Will Follow You
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
1 person
Patrick Bet-David recommended this bookPatrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
Debt-Free Degree
The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Kid Through College Without Student Loans
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Love & Respect
The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
11 people
Daniel Pink recommended this bookDaniel Pink
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Daniel Pink's recommendation of this book - Ken Block recommended this book
Ken Block
"[Also] helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
Ken Block's recommendation of this book - Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book
Dustin Moskovitz
"[I] was surprised at how familiar the topics felt." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
"Begin with the end in mind." - Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book 
Kishore Biyani recommended this bookKishore Biyani
"Immensely helpful and influential during my early years, it explained some of the basic mindsets required to succeed in any profession." - Kishore Biyani
Kishore Biyani's recommendation of this book 
Michael McCullough recommended this bookMichael McCullough
"Helps you decide which action to actually take." - Michael McCullough
Michael McCullough's recommendation of this book +5
More recommendations
- Shay Carl
Shay Carl referenced this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
- Jenn Im
"Has changed my life in such a positive way." - Jenn Im
- Jim Kwik
"This personal development classic is a classic for a reason." - Jim Kwik
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Shay Carl
Good to Great
Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
10 people
Jeff Bezos recommended this bookJeff Bezos
Part of "Jeff's Reading List."
Jeff Bezos's recommendation of this book 
Jason Calacanis recommended this bookJason Calacanis
"The great management book." - Jason Calacanis
Jason Calacanis's recommendation of this book 
Max Levchin recommended this bookMax Levchin
One of Max Levchin's answers to "what's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?"
Max Levchin's recommendation of this book 
Brian Armstrong recommended this bookBrian Armstrong
"The scientific method can be applied to business. This book draws powerful lessons from data." - Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book 
Frank Blake recommended this bookFrank Blake
"As a business person, I love [this book]." - Frank Blake
Frank Blake's recommendation of this book +4
More recommendations
- Tracy DiNunzio
"It’s too good. [...] Definitely a must read." - Tracy DiNunzio
- Daniel Ek
"A really interesting book." - Daniel Ek
- John Doerr
John Doerr recommended this book at the end of "Measure What Matters."
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Tracy DiNunzio
The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Building a StoryBrand
Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Everyday Millionaires
How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth—and How You Can Too
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
The Go-Giver
A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Gazelles, Baby Steps & 37 Other Things
Dave Ramsey Taught Me About Debt
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Thou Shall Prosper
Ten Commandments for Making Money
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
1 person
Michael Hyatt recommended this bookMichael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
Michael Hyatt's recommendation of this book
The E-Myth Revisited
Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Also recommended by
6 people
Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"If you’re stuck in your own business, this book can help you get unstuck." - Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss's recommendation of this book - Derek Sivers recommended this book
Derek Sivers
"Absolutely everyone who is an entrepreneur or wants to be one needs to read this book." - Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Dave Camarillo recommended this bookDave Camarillo
"Was huge." - Dave Camarillo
Dave Camarillo's recommendation of this book 
Tom Bilyeu recommended this bookTom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
Tom Bilyeu's recommendation of this book - Michael Hyatt recommended this book
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
Michael Hyatt's recommendation of this book - Patrick Bet-David recommended this book
Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
You've Got This
Unlocking The Hero Dad Within
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Business Boutique
A Woman's Guide for Making Money Doing What She Loves
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
Love Your Life, Not Theirs
7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website. (Source)
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