Three Books to Get You Through the Pandemic

Now’s the time to invest in yourself!

COVID-19 continues to uproot the lives of millions across the globe. With such uncertainty, it’s easy to feel lost in the sea of chaos.

For many, however, this hardship also represents an important window of opportunity.

Keeping in mind the struggles people are facing, it’s important to recognize the current potential for personal growth.

I invite you to take a serious look at three books that have transformed my life over the past few months. I believe they each have the potential to improve your life and make your new normal brighter than the past.

The Intelligent Investor — Benjamin Graham

Published in 1949, The Intelligent Investor influenced the careers and financial success of Warren Buffett, Irvine Kahn, and Walter J. Schloss, among many others.

Mr. Grahams’ philosophies in this book are largely based on the investment paradigm of “value investing”, which involves buying securities that appear underpriced by some form of fundamental analysis.

It’s not important to understand exactly what that means right now. What’s important to note is the key fundamentals that Benjamin Graham lays out in his work:

- The difference between investment and speculation

- General Security Analysis