Welcome to the High-Speed Reads Podcast! This podcast stands for one thing: the pursuit for knowledge. Every week I seek out a new Finance or Self-Improvement book to read, analyze, critique and reflect upon. This was designed to seek like-minded individuals to share this newfound knowledge with. If this pertains to you, please listen - I'd love you have you.
Malcolm Gladwell is an author, journalist and cultural commentator who was born on the 3rd of September 1963. He grew up and went to school in rural Ontario, reportedly receiving disappointing grades during his schooling. Gladwell decided to pursue advertising as a profession, however, after being rejected by every advertising agency under the sun, he accepted a journalism position at The American Spectator magazine. Between the years 1987 and 1996, he would work as a reporter for the Washington Post, covering business and science. Gladwell interned with the National Journalism Centre in Washington in 1982. He would also graduate with a bachelor's degree in history from Trinity College of the University of Toronto, in 1984. Due to this high performance in his field, Gladwell would eventually become the paper’s bureau chief in New York City. Since working for and leaving the Washington Post in 1996, Gladwell has been a staff writer for the New Yorker. He is also the host of the Revisionist History podcast, and co-founded Pushkin Industries.
16 Jul 2023
#0016 Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
From asking his father for money to travel around the world – to being worth $10 billion. Shoe Dog summarises the life of the Founder of Nike, Phil Knight, as he recalls his life journey up until the time of writing. This journey was filled with heartache, near-misses, love, travel, collaboration, dedication… and so much more. This book allows readers to gain insight into the brain, psyche, and demeanour of the founder of one of the most successful sporting brands of all time.
28 May 2023
#0015 She's on the Money by Victoria Devine
Victoria Devine is the founder and host of She’s on the Money, an award-winning retired financial adviser and writer. She has a background in behavioural psychology, an extremely successful podcast, and is this week’s author in focus. Devine continues to help thousands of people change their relationship with money through these various mediums, making hard-to-understand concepts ‘fun, fresh and relatable’. While this book is most definitely targeted towards young women – I believe the notions shared by Victoria are applicable to all. As such, I have selected and shared what I believe to be the most important ideas, concepts, and excerpts.
14 May 2023
#0014 Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek
In his work with various organisations and companies around the world, Sinek noted that some teams trust each other so much that they would put their lives on the line for their peers. While other teams were full of bickering, negative, and under-performing staff. Why? The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care. This book investigates this idea in great detail, exploring the qualities of true leadership, and attributes of effective leaders. For reference, Leaders Eat Last received 4.6 Stars on Amazon.com (http://Amazon.com), and 4.1 stars on Goodreads, being received positively overall.
23 Apr 2023
#0013 Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, #1 bestselling author, investor, business strategist, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. He has empowered more than 50 million people from 100 countries around the world through his audio programs, educational videos, and live seminars. Tony has been in the game for over 45 years, with many attesting to his warmth, humour, and transformational power. He is also involved in more than 100 privately held businesses with combined sales exceeding $7 billion per annum. Robbins is the author of 6 international bestsellers, including the 2014 New York Times #1 financial bestseller, Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom which is this week’s book in focus.
10 Apr 2023
#0012 Kochie's 11-Step Money Plan for a Better Life by David Koch
David Leslie Koch was born on the 7th of March 1956, in Adelaide, SA. He began his professional career as a financial journalist, writing for several different publications before eventually moving to television. Since this move, he has retained the host of the Seven Network's ‘Sunrise’ for over 20 years, sharing his financial knowledge and on occasion, a couple of chuckles. In this time, he has written the book of the week, Kochie's 11-Step Money Plan for a Better Life.
2 Apr 2023
#0011 Money Magnet: How to Attract and Keep a Fortune That Counts by Steve McKnight
Welcome to the season 2 premiere. Thanks for joining me for the second season, I’m lucky to have you here and appreciate it more than you know. The book for this week, Money Magnet: How to Attract and Keep a Fortune That Counts, like many of which we have previously covered – is a great all-rounder with regards to better understanding money and the many facets of wealth-building.
26 Feb 2023
#0010 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie was born in Missouri in 1888, becoming a salesman and aspiring actor after being educated at Warrensburg State Teachers College. In 1936, Dale Carnegie published his renowned book “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” Many of Carnegie's teachings are still applicable today, and his four-part book contains advice on how to create success in business and personal lives. In the many years since, this popular book has sold over 15 million copies and positively impacted countless lives. As noted in the skit from last week’s episode, Dale gave away 90% of his wealth to various causes.
19 Feb 2023
#0009 The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
This book is considered cultish by some, and a godsend by many. Just like my skit from last week would suggest, this week we’re covering ‘The Barefoot Investor’, By Scott Pape. This book has sold 2 million copies and can be found in 1 in 20 Aussie households. Scott states that you can get your money sorted in 10 minutes or less per week – as this review will confirm.
11 Feb 2023
#0008 Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr Spencer Johnson
This week, we're taking a look at ‘Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal With Change In Your Work and In Your Life’, By Dr Spencer Johnson. Dr Johnson is also the writer of the best-selling book ‘The One Minute Manager’, which has sold 15 million copies and has been translated into 47 languages, while the book of the week has sold 28 million. Not bad, eh? Anyways, the story of Who Moved My Cheese? Was created by Dr. Johnson to help him deal with a difficult change in his life. It showed him how to take his changing situation seriously, but not take himself too seriously. Additionally, the 28 million people Spencer has reached, have kept their sense of humour, changed, and gained something better for themselves. His readers have ‘reported… improved…careers, businesses, health, and marriages. It’s important to understand that it is not what is in the story of Who Moved My Cheese? but how you interpret it and apply it to your own situation that gives it value’.
5 Feb 2023
#0007 Making Money Made Simple by Noel Whittaker
Noel Whittaker is an international bestselling author, finance, and investment expert. He is also a radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and public speaker. He is also one of the world’s foremost authorities on personal finance. In 1988 Noel was named Australian Investment Planner of the Year and, in 2003, he was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in recognition of his services to the financial services industry. In 2011 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to the community in raising awareness of personal finance. Today we are covering one of Noel Whittaker’s many books, Making Money Made Simple, which is a nice all-rounder in terms of finance tips for the budding saver. It covers all aspects of financial health, including but not limited to, superannuation, housing, and the stock market.
28 Jan 2023
#0006 Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Welcome to another episode of WILFRED – what I learned from reading: an educational discourse. Thanks so much for joining me yet again, for our sixth episode. Simon Sinek is a British born American author and inspirational speaker. Described as an unshakable optimist, he is the author of five books, including Start with Why, which was released in 2009 and is today’s book in focus. What follows is a summary of what I have learned from reading Start With Why.
21 Jan 2023
#0005 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
Introducing this week’s author, Mark Manson – he is a superstar blogger, turned author – who brings us this refreshing slap of reality. This book will allow the reader to gain and build “resilience, happiness and freedom”, according to Ryan Holiday, a successful author in his own right. I selected this book for our fifth instalment – as it’s “as much a pat on the back as a slap in the face” (as Mark’s website puts it). Manson was born and raised in the Lone Star state, Texas, and went to college in Boston. Although I’ve never heard him speak, I’m going to assume he sounds like a combination of Ethan Hawke and Marky Mark… oooooooh dreamy. Anyways, what follows is a summary of what I have learned from reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life.
14 Jan 2023
#0004 Starting Out in Shares the ASX Way by Australian Securities Exchange
The ASX investor education team has been providing the essentials about share investing for over 30 years. The latest edition of Starting Out in Shares the ASX Way is your one-stop resource to understanding what shares are—and how to buy and sell them. This book will allow the reader to build a strong foundation in understanding the basics of investing, prior to doing so themselves. I selected this book for our fourth, as those listening seemed very intrigued by the basics discussed in the second episode, Rich Dad Poor Dad. What follows is a summary of what I have learned from reading Starting Out in Shares.
7 Jan 2023
#0003 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
I thought this book was a sound choice for our third discussion, as it has remained highly regarded throughout the decades, being first published in 1937, during the Great Depression. Amazon states that over 100 million copies have been sold worldwide since it was first published. More than just a personal finance and/or personal development book, Think and Grow Rich focuses on philosophy and the power of the mind, with regards to wealth building. What follows is a summary of what I have learned from reading Think and Grow Rich.
31 Dec 2022
#0002 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
I thought this book was fitting for our second discussion, as it is THE most successful book within the Personal Finance genre, with over 32 million copies sold in more than 51 languages, across more than 109 countries. To put that in perspective, that’s 8 times more sales than Atomic Habits, by James Clear – which we reviewed in our first episode. As you already know from the title, it’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki. What follows is a summary of what I have learned from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.
25 Dec 2022
#0001 Atomic Habits by James Clear
James Clear is well respected author and public speaker, who primarily focuses on habits, also speaking on self-awareness, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, selling over 4 million copies. This book embodies both its secondary titles – as once you read it, you will understand how to apply its ‘easy’ and ‘proven’ methods to form good habits and break bad ones. You will also develop an understanding of how tiny changes can compound into remarkable results.
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