RECOMMENDED READING

Motivated Money - Invested well? Compared to what?
Peter Thornhill

If you enjoyed my seminars you may well enjoy reading the book! Includes all of the charts, graphs and commentary plus much more information not presented in the seminars.

"Motivated Money by ... Peter Thornhill. He wrote the book to satisfy a growing demand for investment knowledge, but also to change people's perceptions about wealth creation."

"Thornhill, like the other authors, warns readers this isn't about how to make money and get rich quick; there are hundreds of books offering that. Rather, he says, his book is for those people who have a clear vision or dream they want to achieve."

"Those buying shares just for the capital gain, he says, may be missing out on more than half the value which shares offer."

Barry Dunstan - The Financial Review, December 2002.

Financial DNA
Hugh Massie
ISBN: 0471784206

As our individual worlds are limited by our individual perceptions it is important that we understand the limits, if any, that these place on our ability to achieve our financial goals. One of the keys to success is "know thyself". Hugh helps us to understand our financial DNA enabling us to unlock more of our true potential.

Freakonomics
Levitt & Dubner
ISBN: 006073132X

Things aren't what they seem! An encouragement to us all to think outside the square, as painful as that may be.

Bubble$ and how to survive them
John P. Claverley
ISBN: 1857883489

For all those who persist in thinking property never crashes. Here is a timely warning.

The Winners Curse
Richard Thaler
ISBN: 0691019347

For anyone who has felt lucky as a winner. A sober assessment of our mental sleight of hand.

Mr Feltons Bequests
John Poynter
ISBN: 0522850790

For those interested in philanthropy. An uplifting tale of a great man survived by small men.

Masters of the Market
Hughes, Wilson & Kidman
ISBN: 0731400143

Valuable insights into managing money in Australia. One manager identifies the importance of income when investing. Anton Tagliaferro.

Anatomy of a Crash-1929
J.R. Levien
ISBN: 0870340379

Fascinating compilation including a day by day build up to the 1929 "correction"

Six Days in October
Karen Blumenthal
ISBN: 0689842767

This is a childrens book about the 1929 crash. Well worth a read by adults tempted to speculate.

Home Truths
Badcock & Beer
ISBN: 05228489391

For those who think property is the answer to all our prayers. This book is, hopefully, an academic antidote to the lunacy.

When Genius Failed
Roger Lowenstein
ISBN: 0375758259

LTCM became a four letter word. A tale of over-weening ambition and greed.

The Fortune Sellers
William A. Sherden
ISBN: 0471181781

If your instincts have told you that professional forecasters seem "off beam" this will leave you in no doubt as to why. For example, the best forecast for tomorrows weather is the "naive" prediction! Just assume it will be the same as today and the chances are you will be more accurate, on average, than the weather bureau.

Washington H Soul Pattinson 1872-2002 A SINGULAR SUCCESS
Kathy Shand as updated byAlexandra Black
ISBN: 1920683003

As you only ever see and hear the bad news, if you would like to see how it is done the other 90% of the time then read this. A tribute to solid, honest management.

Natural Capitalism
Paul Hawker, Amory B Lovins, L Hunter Lovins
ISBN: 0316353000

Recommended by a dear friend. Chapter 14 about a city called "Curitiba" in Brazil is worth a read for alternative possibilities and chapter 7 on 'MUDA" is applicable to many aspects of our lives and careers.

The Worst Poverty
Hugh Barty-King
ISBN: 0862998689

A must read for anyone who has a credit card and is in love with their life style.

Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Golman
ISBN: 0747528306

Not about money but the reason people succeed despite their education. Also, the reason I reluctantly endorse the first half of "Rich Dad-Poor Dad". Kiyosaki, having made money, now displays his lack of emotional intelligence.

The Land Boomers
Michael Cannon
ISBN:

The property crash of the 1890's reverberated throughout the colony. On the basis that we never learn from history and are doomed to relive it. Learn about it before the next property crash.

Human Frailties
Richard Gordon
ISBN: 185619454X

Not money but more a tale of the title.

Seeing Tomorrow
Ron Dembo & Andrew Freeman
ISBN: 0471247367

A great book with interesting commentary on attitudes to risk. Could have done without the "Afterword".

Against The Gods
Peter L. bernstein
ISBN: 0471295639

Another superb piece of history with lessons about risk for us all.

The Richest Man in Babylon
George. S. Clason
ISBN: 0451205367

This is one for the kids and also those adults who think they know it all.

The Dividend Connection
Geraldine & Gregory Weiss
ISBN: 079311022X

A slightly more academic work but for those with a more than passing interest a valuable text book.

Stocks for the Long Run
Jeremy Siegel
ISBN: 1556238045

Just great commonsense. There is now an updated edition.

Where are the customers Yachts
Fred Schwed Jr
ISBN: 0471119784

This is an absolute must read. Written in 1940, it is more relevant today than when it was first written. With the overwhelming focus of the spin doctors today on information as a substitute for knowledge this is a breath of fresh air

Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki
ISBN: 0446677450

Read the first half and then throw away

The intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham
ISBN: 0060155477

Timeless text book. It can be heavy going (was for me but I'm a bit thick) but is well worth the effort.

Beyond Greed and Fear
Hersh Shefrin
ISBN: 0875848729

The cerebral aspects of investing. In particular, the reasons we do some stupid things with our money that are irrational

The Dividend Rich Investor
Joseph Tige & Joseph Lisanti
ISBN: 0070646392

The antidote to speculation!

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Charles Mackay
ISBN: 051788433X

A fascinating history of exactly what the title suggests. A "must" read for any one serious about investing

Manias, Panics, and Crashes
Charles P. Kindelberger
ISBN: 0471389455

A slightly academic version of "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" it also points out the potential for moral hazard when Govts intervene.

Winning the Losers Game
Charles D. Ellis
ISBN: 0071387676

Good commonsense.

The Power of Gold
Peter Bernstein
ISBN: 0471003786

Superb piece of history and confirmation that man has never possessed gold, quite the contrary, it has possessed man!

The Millionaire next Door
Thomas Stanley & William Danko
ISBN: 0743420373

Great read and confirmation why most people are not millionaires. Also great definition of "How much is enough"