Question

I really want to invest in myself and my future buying self development books to do with finances and starting a business etc. But i cant justify the price that I will be spending on the first order even though I know and many would say 'you cant put a price on investing in yourself'. What do I do? Bite my tongue and buy now or wait and still have that want to buy them? I wanna start a side hustle and just get back on my grind.  

Answer 1

Use Libby or Overdrive with your local library!  

Answer 2

Have you thought about borrowing them from your local library?  

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@seaden257 these are books id like to own and local library is closed  

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I dont buy books unless I know I want to own them and I am really interested in them.  

Answer 3

In my humble opinion, maybe start a sinking fund?  I know when I wait and save the buyers guilt I carry goes away. It's also an exercise for me to be patient. God knows I need it lol

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@retardant I need to learn patience too. I think I will do that.  

Answer 4

There are apps you can download (I like Hoopla and Libby) if you have a library card you can borrow the digital version there. They have most of the books I’ve looked for.  

Answer 5

I have a library card and use the Libby App.  

Answer 6

Get audible app!  

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@malamut im not into audible but could you please tell me how it works? Do you get to keep the books?  

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@vicegerent yeah you keep. Or if you start one and don’t like it you have a certain amount of time to exchange it. It’s like $15 a month and you get one book credit. I drive a lot (before corona and I’m working from home) so i listen to lots of audio books

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Do you get to buy heaps of books in that month? Is it all covered in that 15 a month

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@vicegerent no it’s one credit for one book. There are other plans with more credits. I’m not sure the pricing on those you would have to check out the website

Answer 7

I second Audible! Also I find soooooo many of my books on eBay:)

Answer 8

I think kindle unlimited has two months feee right now due to COVID. Worth looking into

Answer 9

Abebooks. com great resource for book for a lot cheaper

Answer 10

Money honey is cheap and super helpful!  

Answer 11

Library is free! Once this pandemic is over!  

Answer 12

Scribd has a 30 day free trail, maybe you can find these books on there

Answer 13

Kindle ebooks are often cheaper, and they don’t clutter my place.  

Answer 14

Look at a subscription to Scribd. $8. 99 USD/mo and both the books you have listed above are available. You also get audio books, sheet music and more. If you do subscribe you get perks like Pandora Premium for free. I've been loving Scribd since this pandemic started and our library is closed.  

Answer 15

I pay $10 a month for kindle unlimited and can read as many books as I want.  

Answer 16

Does your library offer digital copies? Ours here does, maybe check into that

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Yes try this. Our local library uses hoopla digital and we get 15 free read/audiobooks a month

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@novercal My library uses overdrive and will even lend out books in the kindle format. It’s free. There is usually a wait, but my library lets me put 10 books on hold at a time and can checkout for 21 days with 1 renewal. Best part. No late fees when the time expires.  

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@variorum mine does the same  

Answer 17

I’m a counselor so I’m constantly buying and reading these type of books. for every situation. I use audible and they have a feature where you can return the book if it’s within a year. So I listen and then trade it for the next book I want.  

Answer 18

Girl, order them things on ebay! I get almost all my books for $4-$5 each!  

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@outlander ill have a look now thanks hun

Answer 19

Can you get from your library for now.  

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@copeland81363 no our library is closed due to lockdown

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@vicegerent Our library has ebooks we can check out. Via kindle or other reading apps. Since these are newer books they will most likely be on that service. Can you try that?  

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Yup I will have a look  

Answer 20

Look into free methods: Library Hoopla/Overdrive/Libby App's Cheaper places like: FB Marketplace (buy used or borrow) Used copies via Amazon/Ebay I was spending SO much money on books and after I'd read them I'd never look at them again. and some, in all honesty, weren't as good as I expected/wanted. I've saved SO much money by using the above methods. I try hard to do a free route first and told myself if it's something I just NEED to have or would find useful looking back at, then I can buy it used (although, so far this year I haven't found one I needed to purchase. )

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@nadler I was just about to suggest the Libby App  

Answer 21

Money girl podcast! I’ve learned so much about money without spending a dime

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@surrebuttal Busby whats the best app to use for podcasts

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@vicegerent I just use the Apple iPhone one but know there are others, I think Google has a podcast app if you have Android?  

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Yeah I've got a samsung galaxy a10 I think it is. Would love to have an iphone but it's not within my budget at the moment.  

Answer 22

Try our local library. Mine has an app, hoopla. You can take out up to 8 books a month. It’s so great! I also subscribe to audiobooks.  

Answer 23

I agree with libraries and library apps, but I would also recommend podcasts! There are so many informational podcasts out there that are great listens! They have great guest speakers who can provide a lot of insight.  

Answer 24

I currently use Libby with my library. Sometimes I have to wait 6-8wks for it’s free.  

Answer 25

You can find a bunch of stuff on YouTube for free. Check out Christy Wright. She has a podcast, too

Answer 26

Do you have Amazon Prime? You can read Present Over Perfect for free on Kindle with Prime!  

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@redeemable6 I want to read it also but its 9. 99 on Kindle. The Audiobooks is free but with trial. Where can I see it free from Kindle? Thx

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I just saw that! I got it about a month ago. it might have cycled out already. I think you can find the list of free books here. .  
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/h...prime

Answer 27

For books that I am not sure if I like I use the library (the digital versions). For business books that I know I will keep I buy them a few at a time and I am still very picky about which ones I purchase.  

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I can't decide which books to purchase now and which ones to purchase later. I will still get them all but I can't decide I've heard good things about all the books.  

Answer 28

Highly recommend “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero and her follow up “You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth”

Answer 29

Hubby has a side business of selling used/out of print books so he has access to the dealer databases. PM me if you're interested.  

Answer 30

Have you considered audio books? Cheaper and you can be productive while listening!  

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I like to be hands on and actually flick thru pages that's the only thing. I only invest in books that I see potential in, I personally don't like hoarding things.  

Answer 31

Download Libby! You can rent audiobooks and ebooks from your local library!  

Answer 32

Present over perfect is a WONDERFUL book.  

Answer 33

Kindle is also cheaper. I read them in my phone

Answer 34

What about used books? Is the price lower? Do you have digital books from library available? Or even send you a print copy?  

Answer 35

Try buying used from Amazon oh and softcover I've gotten books for $5!  

Answer 36

Library? My local one is still doing click and collect, Ebooks, Get a free month of kindle unlimited or amazon prime or audible and get the book. plus there are other more frowned upon ways of getting books for free