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// ABOUT THIS BOOK
Just a quick note on how this book is split up - below you’ll find 3 sections:

1. Motivation & Personal Development


2. Money & Business
3. Relationships 


I believe these are the 3 major areas you need to take advantage of and get control over before the age
of 30.

You’ll find my top book recommendations for each category, a link to buy it on Amazon, as well as
where you can watch a Refusing to Settle book summary of each book if you don’t have time to read it.

And if you dig what’s in this book, then shoot me a quick email at clark@refusingtosettle.com with your
biggest A-HA or take away.

Hearing from you always makes my day!

Refusing to settle,
Clark Kegley

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Clark’s confession time…

I HATE reading.

But, I love knowledge and personal growth. So if I have to sit down and read a book to learn, then so be
it. (reading to learn? a real novel idea, I know… +1 for the dad joke)

The truth is, readers are leaders. It’s as simple as that. You could read 100 books one time, or 10 books
ten times, but no matter what, people who consistently put time and effort into improving themselves
are more successful and earn more money in life.

Blogs, podcasts, and YouTube videos are great for bite sized info, but what I love about books is that
they’re the cream of the crop of that author. Experts and authorities will often put their entire life’s work
into a few hundred pages – which then goes through editors and publishers to make it even better. The
point is, A LOT goes into publishing a quality book, you can’t just slap a bunch of random ideas onto a
page and create bestsellers.

If you know anything about me, then you know one of my favorite sayings: “Success Leaves Clues!”
Below you’ll find books from some of the top achievers, authors, and thinkers of our lifetime.

So get a clue, and start modeling after those who have spent unimaginable time and energy to
practically hand you the keys to a meaningful and successful life.

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1. Unlimited Power - Tony Robbins



If there’s ONE book I could recommend that will change your life, it’s this one.
Tony Robbins has had the single biggest impact on my life of any mentor. I
started following his stuff when I was 15 and I’ve never been the same since.
Learn how to master your personal and professional life so you can get the
quality of life you desire and deserve. 

Watch The Best 10 Ideas Here


Get For Free on Audible Here
Buy on Amazon Here

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People -


Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey’s classic book has been influencing leaders for decades. It’s truly
a must read for anyone looking to take their productivity, life, or business to the
next level. My favorite idea: “Begin with the end in mind.” - A great book to get
you to THINK BIG!


Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


Get For Free on Audible Here
BUY ON AMAZON HERE


3. The ONE Thing - Gary Keller


The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results is
voted one of Top 100 Business Books of All Time on Goodreads. As you build a
business, strengthen your relationships, develop your career, improve your
finances, and work on yourself, by focusing your energy on one thing at a time
you’ll live a more rewarding and successful life.. This is a super easy and quick
read – well worth your time!

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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4. The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg
How can you get more done and become a productivity machine? This book lays
out the road map. It’s all about breaking your old habits and replacing them with
good ones. If you’re someone who’s had all the intention in the world of making a
shift yet struggled to follow through, this book is for you!


Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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5. Influence - Robert Cialdini


How do you avoid scams? You learn and master “Weapons of influence.” People
who know them have powerful tools to shape the world around them. Those who
don’t…they get used and abused. This book is a must read if you want to do
anything online,be persuasive in your writing and speaking, or safeguard yourself
from being manipulated.

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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6. The Six Pillars of Self Esteem - Nathaniel


Branden
What would your life be like if you had more confidence? Think about the jobs
you’d get, the opportunities you’d receive, and the beautiful people you’d attract.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were six traits that you can use right away to double
your confidence? That’s what you’ll discover inside this amazing boo.

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here
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7. Mindset - Carol Dweck
How do you learn new things without judging yourself… get on your own team…
and go from mediocrity to excellence? One simple shift can make all the difference.
Carol talks about switching from a “fixed mindset” to a “growth mindset,” and this
shift is POWERFUL. Learn exactly how to switch from “I can’t” to “I presently struggle
with this, and I’ll find a way.” Do that, and your life will be changed forever.

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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8. Tribe of Mentors - Tim Ferriss


What if you had access to over 100 of the worlds BEST mentors — what advice would
they give you? Tribe of Mentors is definitely a book to keep on your coffee table! It’s
like having 100 mini books in one with the best advice from the top 100 world
leaders.

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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9. Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss


If you’ve heard even one of Tim Ferriss’ podcast episodes, then you know he goes
deep with his guests, all of which are world-leaders in their field. This book distills
down all the insights from over 200 world-class performers, and practically provides a
recipe for success. Tim is an experimenter at heart, and everything in this book is
something he’s used in his own life.

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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10. The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*CK - Mark Manson
What a breath of fresh air! I’m a huge fan of staying positive and seeing the bright
side of things, yet this book exposed to me the power of calling positivity for what it
sometimes is (it can be complete bullshit). I feel so much better about sometimes not
giving a you know what. For powerful truth bombs about life, this fun read based on
Mark’s real life experience is hard to put down.

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11. Screw It, Let’s Do It - Richard Branson


There’s nothing like reading about the success of others to get you inspired. The man,
the myth, the legend… Richard Branson. There’s nothing like reading about the
success of others to get you inspired, and despite it not being a finance book, I put
this one on here because it will break you through the mental blocks that are holding
you back and will reshape what you think is possible. A super light, short, and fun
read – you can bang it out in an hour or two.

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12. The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene


Want to know something funny? This book is the NUMBER ONE requested book in
prisons. That’s because it’s all about one thing: POWER. Once you learn these 48 laws
of power, you can use them to influence the world around you as you pursue your
mission, your goals, and your dreams. And just as important, avoid others exercising
power and control over you!

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13. Steal Like An Artist - Austin Kleon
If you feel like you don’t have a creative bone in your body, or you just wish you were
more creative in any aspect of your life, then check out Steal Like An Artist. One of the
biggest takeaways I got from the book is that in this day and age, nothing is truly
original anymore. The best thing you can do is take the pressure off yourself. Read
this book if you want to excel in business, social media, in your job, as an artist or
creator, or simply through your life and relationships. 


Watch The 10 Best Ideas Here


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14. Maturity — Osho


Once labelled as “the sex guru,” Osho is an interesting Indian guru with so much
insight to share. Maturity offers an awesome approach to aging – viewing it not as
getting old, but as developing our individuality, uniqueness, and experiencing the
joys that can only come with age and maturity. It reminds me of Think and Grow Rich,
when Napoleon Hill talks about how many successful people don’t even begin to
reach their capabilities until after 40. If you’re the type of glorifies youth and beauty,
this book could change your life… for the better.

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15. Stumbling on Happiness — Daniel Gilbert


This book presents a pretty interesting take on life – even though we all have
amazing supercomputers in our heads, we’re still incapable of reliably predicting
and creating our happiness. By all means, I believe in planning, setting goals, and
working toward your dreams. But this book is also a great reminder that life is a little
funny, and though we don’t always get what we expect, it’s possible and normal to
also reach happiness and joy by chance. 


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16. The War of Art — Steven Pressfield
Ask any successful creator, artist, business professional, or entrepreneur, and they’ll
totally agree with the ideas Steven covers in The War of Art – even if they’ve never
read it. The book boils down to ruthlessly fighting resistance, and simply showing up
and doing the work consistently (no matter what). Yet as simple as that is, this book is
still a must read – once a year. It’s that powerful, plus it’s a short and easy. Trust me,
you’ll thank me later when you “turn pro.” 


Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here
Get For Free on Audible Here
Buy on Amazon Here

17. Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill


Man I don’t even know where to start with this book. I think more
entrepreneurs and business leaders contribute their success to this book than
any other. You’ve probably heard of The Secret, and the Law of Attraction. They
all come from this book, which doesn’t just preach the basic “think happy
thoughts” idea. Instead Napoleon spent 25 years interviewing and studying
the founders of American capitalism – people like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison,
and Andrew Carnegie – to create an actual blueprint for reaching your goals
and dreams. This applies to so much more than money, so don’t skip this book

Watch The Summary Here


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“The More You Learn, the More You Earn."

Word of warning: it’s possible to get stuck in a learning phase – nothing happens without action. But it’s also
100% possible to shortcut your success by learning what to do first, and what to avoid.

Business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, marketers, top earners – they all dedicate extensive time to reading. It’s
said that Warren Buffet reads 500 pages a day, and Bill Gates would read up to 8 hours a day (and at least 50
books a year).

Let’s be honest, most of us don’t grow up with the greatest role models when it comes to wealth. Even when our
loved ones mean well, they use terms like “filthy stinking rich,” and they send you to school where you learn
more about calculus than you do about taxes. It’s said that “formal education will make you a living, self
education will make you wealthy.” And I can attest that my personal success is a result of things I learned outside
of the classroom and through my own initiative.

Alright, enough preaching about learning and earning. And onto another important concept…

Start YOUNG. There is so much power in that. Start learning about wealth and success before you’re ready. Learn
about marketing, building a business, managing your money, a healthy mindset toward money, and investing
in your future.

The sooner you start educating yourself on the truth about money the better. You’ll be so much further ahead
than people who wait until they are earning a decent living (they’ll likely waste it away).

Why? Compounding – simple as that. Einstein famously called compounding “the 8th wonder of the world”
because it’s the secret sauce on how the rich get RICHER! You can make your money work for you, but it’s

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essential that you understand this: there are only two ways to speed up compounding. 1) Start with more
money; or 2) start with more time.

As a young person, you have a massive advantage in terms of finances – you’re NOT at a disadvantage as long as
you understand money and wealth from a young age.

So… here are 8 books to get you on the right track. You’ll notice that some of these books are about investing,
while others are about building a business or side hustle. They all work and complement each other. They’ll give
you ideas about making and saving money, and then using it to generate even more wealth and financial
success – so I suggest you read them all (twice).

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18. The 4-Hour Work Week — Tim Ferriss 

This is the first book I ever read about earning your freedom. I remember being 18,
reading this in my dorm room, and getting so inspired by the laptop lifestyle.
Working anywhere, anytime, on anything and serving people in the process… Count
me in! This book is NOT about “getting rich,” it’s about earning your freedom. To this
day I still read this book once a year. Definitely in my top 5 books of ALL TIME.

Watch the 10 Best Ideas Here


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Buy on Amazon Here


19. Unshakable — Tony Robbins


What would it feel like to know that no matter what happens in life, you’ll have
enough money to be okay? No matter what the government does (or doesn’t do), no
matter what happens at your job, even no matter if you have a job or not – the stress
of finances are completely gone. That’s what this book is all about. Preparing for the
rainy day. Tony lays out one of the clearest, minimalist plans that’ll get you set for
financial success in the long run! Who doesn’t want that? 


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20. Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki



Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and
Middle Class Do Not! This is Robert's personal story of growing up with two dads —
his real father and the father of his best friend, aka his rich dad — and the ways in
which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. A must read for
anybody who wants to achieve long-term wealth.

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21. DotCom Secrets - Russell Brunson
This book is the real deal. Russell has grown countless businesses following the
exact blueprint he outlined in this book. Tony Robbins even said this is "a simple
process that ANY company can use to geometrically improve their traffic, conversion,
and sales online.” If it’s good enough for Tony Robbins, it’s good enough for me!

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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22. Expert Secrets - Russell Brunson


Almost like part two of DotCom Secrets, this is the single best book on building a
personal brand with a mission. This book is a MUST read for all students in Courses
That Crush and Video Breakthrough Academy because it shows you exactly how to
tell your story in an exciting and compelling way, helping you reach more people
and create a tribe of raving fans who support you with their hearts, words… and
wallets.

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


Get This Book For FREE Here

23. F.U. Money — Dan Lok


What is F.U. Money? It's about making as much money as you damn well want so
you can live your life as you damn well please! F.U. Money is about FREEDOM –
not just money. This book is powerful and a MUST read for any entrepreneur who
wants to max out their tax bracket. Be sure you check out the links below and
watch all the videos I did with Dan Lok, where he exposes exactly how to get rich.
These are some of the best videos I’ve put out on Refusing to Settle, so don’t miss
them!

Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


Get This Book For FREE Here
Watch The Exclusive High-Impact Collab Series With Dan Lok Here


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24. I Will Teach You To Be Rich - Ramit Sethi
The perfect book for anyone looking to get started with saving and investing in
their 20’s or 30’s. Ramit’s no-b.s. and straight to the point writing style has clear
focus on ACTION. Very refreshing and fun read. This book could literally make
you hundreds of thousands, or millions of dollars over your lifetime, so don’t put
it off.


Watch The 10 Big Ideas Here


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Buy on Amazon Here


25. Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind - T. Harv Eker


Most people don’t - we grow up hearing phrases like “money doesn’t grow on
trees” or “money is the root of all evil.” Then we wonder why we don’t have any
money, and even when we do get it, the money always disappears. That's
because we have conflicting identities of who we are when it comes to wealth.
If you want to become a millionaire, and keep all that money, then this book is
a must read.

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I don’t are how much money you make, or smart you are, if you don’t have quality relationships in your life then
you will never feel happy and fulfilled. So personal development is as much about developing your inner
character, mindset, and wealth generating abilities, as it is about developing your ability to connect with other
people.

Relationships are the are in life where, depending on how you handle them, you’ll experience ultimate pain or
ultimate pleasure.

I can’t be more about this: you do not have to settle for circumstances. The people you surround yourself with is
a choice, and the people you choose to develop relationships with will will either make or break your life.

SO much about relationships is not taught in school, by our family, or from your friends. We think it’s something
we’re supposed to be naturally gifted at. It’s not. To make things worse, we are unknowingly led to believe
things about relationships based on what we see in our culture, on TV, in movies, through the media and social
media, from the dysfunctional relationships all around us… and we end up learning things that are often
destructive or completely false.

The truth is, like anything we’ve got to intentionally learn relationship stuff – apply it!

Let me get real with you. Growing up, my relationship models were pretty rough. I watched as my mom and dad
constantly fought and argued about anything and everything – they eventually split up. I didn’t realize this until
later, but seeing them act that way completely tainted my view of marriage and relationships. Watching them
scream at each other to the point to of which they wouldn’t talk for weeks on end created a destructive link in my
mind: relationships = fighting. Avoid these types of false and negative influences at all costs!

It wasn’t until I started looking at models of GOOD relationships that I started to change my view and approach
to connecting with others.

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My point is, no matter your upbringing and how shitty it can be that you’ve been force fed negativity, as a young
adult it’s up to you to correct all those wrongs. And it’s completely possible through reading and learning about
relationships.

The books below will empower you with the tools you need to help reverse any negative programming you
currently hold, and prevent years of fighting or unnecessary pain in your future.

Even if you skipped all the books above in this 30 before 30 guide, PLEASE don’t skip the ones below.

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26. The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman
This book is a little tricky. There are religious undertones in it, plus if you read it
purely through the lenses of gender equality, then you’ll probably be severely
turned off. But… if you’re willing to overlook some the flawed views of the author
and keep an open mind, this book can also be extremely eye opening when it
comes to learning how you and your partner experience and receive love. Think
about it like this, if you can make your partner feel more loved, isn’t this worth the
read?


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27. Crucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson


Can you remember a time when you knew, without a shred of doubt, that the
next words out of your mouth would have a serious impact on your life? I know I
can. Maybe it was with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. Maybe in a job
interview or speaking with a potential mentor. Some conversations can literally
alter your entire future, so it makes sense to prepare yourself for high stakes
situations. I don’t think anybody under 30 (or over) should overlook the power
of this book – so grab a copy and keep it for life.

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28. How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale


Carnegie
This one is right up there with Think and Grow Rich in terms of popularity,
timelessness, and creating a better life for yourself. The title could throw you off
because it talks about influencing people, but when you read it you realize that
the concepts are all about caring for others and treating them with the respect
and appreciation that you want from others. In short, this isn’t a book about
influencing, it’s about intentionally becoming an amazing human being.

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29. Models - Mark Manson
Models: Attract Women Through Honesty is another one I can’t recommend
enough from Mark Manson. While most books on picking up women is about
gaming and seducing them, this one is so much more honest and places a focus
on creating a connection. If you’re just looking for a fun night, maybe go for
something more pick-up artist style. But if you want to find and attract the
woman of your dreams, this is your ticket. And it’s not just for men, women will
also get a better idea of what they’re looking for in a potential partner. If you’re
single and on the dating scene, I can’t recommend this one enough.

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30. The Way of the Superior Man - David Deida


How do you become a superior man? And what does that even mean? Can you
really live at your edge and discover what your were born to do? This book is a
MUST read for all men in their 20’s. You’ll discover how to channel your
masculine energy in a positive way that best serves your partner, and the world.

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Whew!

That was a lot of books to cover!

And yes, your Amazon delivery guy may hate you this week with all the books you just ordered (or thank you for
the workout). :)

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Now can I get real with you for a second?

If you’re in a funk right now, and life kind of sucks. Or if you’re feeling flat out depressed – maybe you feel like
you have ZERO motivation to read a book that could turn things around (let alone 30 books) – then I want to
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I’ve been in full-on depression mode – multiple times – and I know how it can feel to have no motivation,
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THANKS FOR READING
One massive THANK YOU for picking up this book. I

hope a couple of light bulbs went off while reading this

book. My goal is to simplify complex subjects and

remove all the fluff, so you get MORE results with LESS

time.

Got more than you asked for? Drop me a quick message

or testimonial. Feel free to email me at:

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@clarkkegley and here on youtube. Hearing from you

makes my week!

I wish you nothing but success moving forward. Keep

refusing to settle and the hunger for success alive, and

you can achieve anything you want.

Refusing to settle,

-Clark

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