Money Moves: 5 Must-Read Books From Codie Sanchez's Financial Wisdom Library

Ever felt like you're stuck in financial quicksand while others seem to glide effortlessly toward wealth? You're not alone. The difference often isn't luck—it's literacy.

Financial literacy doesn't just happen. It's built one page at a time.

Here's the deal:

Codie Sanchez (contrarian entrepreneur extraordinaire) recently dropped a knowledge bomb: after devouring 200+ financial books, she's distilled the essentials into a curated reading list that's basically a shortcut to financial enlightenment.

No need to wade through the financial section at Barnes & Noble—we've got the cliff notes on her top picks. Consider this your financial glow-up starter pack.

Economic Foundations: Not Your Professor's Boring Lecture

"Basic Economics" by Thomas Sowell tops Codie's list for good reason. It's economics without the political spin (a unicorn in today's world) and explains complex concepts without requiring a PhD.

Think of it as your economic GPS. While everyone else is arguing about which economic model is best, you'll understand how they all actually work.

TL;DR: Understanding economics isn't optional if you want financial success—it's the operating system everything else runs on.

Mind Over Money Matters 💭

Forgot to mention that your brain might be your biggest financial obstacle? Codie's second recommendation tackles exactly that.

"Mindset" by Carol Dweck explores how your thinking patterns determine your financial destiny. The difference between a fixed mindset ("I'm bad with money") and a growth mindset ("I'm learning about money") can literally be worth millions over your lifetime.

This isn't just positive thinking fluff—it's about rewiring your brain for wealth. As Dweck puts it, "The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life."

By The Numbers: Financial Literacy Reality Check 📊

• Only 34% of Americans can answer four of five basic financial literacy questions (National Financial Educators Council, 2023)

• People with high financial literacy accumulate 3x more wealth than those with low literacy (Journal of Financial Planning, 2023)

• 74% of small business owners report struggling with financial management (Small Business Administration, 2022)

• Individuals who read financial education books make 15% better financial decisions on average (Journal of Financial Counseling, 2023)

Oof. No wonder Codie's reading list is getting so much attention.

From Theory To Practice: The Actionable Stuff

Theory is nice, but we're here for results. That's where "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel comes in—Codie's pick for practical financial wisdom.

The book breaks down how actual humans (not economic robots) interact with money. Through 19 short stories, Housel illustrates that financial success isn't about what you know, but how you behave.

One takeaway that hit home: "Doing well with money has little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with how you behave."

(Is it just me, or did you feel personally attacked too?)

Small Business Owners Enter The Chat

If you're running a business, Codie especially recommends "Built to Sell" by John Warrillow. This book flips the script on how most entrepreneurs approach their businesses.

Instead of building a company that depends on you (hello, burnout), Warrillow shows how to create systems that work without your constant attention. The goal? A business that's an asset, not a job.

A client using Hello Dexter recently implemented the book's principles and automated their lead generation process—freeing up 15 hours weekly to focus on strategy instead of execution. That's the difference between working in your business versus on your business.

What This Means For You

Financial education isn't just about understanding money—it's about liberating yourself from financial constraints.

While reading these books won't make you rich overnight, they provide the mental frameworks that separate the financially successful from everyone else. It's like getting the cheat codes to a game everyone's playing but few are winning.

But here's the catch—knowledge without implementation is just trivia. The key is to read, extract the principles, and actually apply them to your financial decisions.

The Bottom Line

Codie Sanchez's curated reading list offers a shortcut through the financial education jungle. Whether you're looking to build wealth, manage a business better, or just stop feeling anxious every time you check your bank account, these books provide a solid foundation.

Remember: The most successful people aren't necessarily the smartest—they're the ones who consistently apply sound financial principles over time.

Now, instead of doom-scrolling tonight, maybe crack open one of these books? Your future self (and bank account) will thank you.

(And if you're looking to level up your lead generation game while you're becoming financially savvy, Hello Dexter's AI-powered platform can help you implement some of those newfound efficiency principles. Just saying.)

Happy reading, future financial wizards! 📚💰