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What books does Grant Cardone recommend?
Managing over $4 billion through Cardone Capital and the creator of the 10X movement, real estate investor and sales trainer Grant Cardone builds his book recommendations around wealth, sales, and self-discipline. His 12 picks come largely from GrantCardone.com and its blog, with a few from interviews and published pieces. Self-improvement, psychology, and business strategy dominate, with an economics undercurrent. Several picks are personal in an unusual way: he credits L. Ron Hubbard's Dianetics with showing him "HOW TO PERMANENTLY GET RID OF all the unwanted thoughts, self-imposed barriers... and limitations," and says he has read The Problems of Work "four times." Classic wealth texts anchor the rest, from The Richest Man in Babylon to Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, which he says prompted his "no negativity rule."
Last updated February 2026 · Every recommendation cited to its original source.
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health
A Handbook of Dianetic Therapy
byL. Ron Hubbard
2007677 Pages“This book answered ALL my questions but more importantly Dianetics showed me HOW TO PERMANENTLY GET RID OF all the unwanted thoughts, self-imposed barriers, destructive thinking, inhibitions, insecurities and limitations.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com
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The Problems of Work
Scientology Applied to the Workaday World
byL. Ron Hubbard
2007197 Pages“This book is about why some people can produce so much through work and some cannot. If you can't produce, you can't create wealth. I have personally read this book four times.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com
Read by Grant Cardone, Dave Ramsey, Jim Rohn and 3 others
byGeorge S. Clason
1926144 Pages“The Richest Man in Babylon gives some simple rules of money: 1) Start fattening your purse: save money. 2) Control your expenditures: don't spend more than you need. 3) Make your gold multiply: invest wisely.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com Blog
Read by Grant Cardone, Dave Ramsey, Steve Harvey and 10 others
Think and Grow Rich
The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
byNapoleon Hill
2005320 Pages“I included Think and Grow Rich in my top list of recommended books. I adopted the 'no negativity rule' into my home and office after reading it.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com Blog
The Science of Getting Rich
Financial Success Through Creative Thought
byWallace D. Wattles
2007112 Pages“This isn't philosophy—it's the pragmatic way to riches. I loved how Wallace talked about how becoming rich is a noble desire.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com Blog
Read by Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman and 3 others
The Intelligent Investor
The Definitive Book on Value Investing
byBenjamin Graham
2006640 Pages“This book is a great start for those looking to become millionaires.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com Blog
Read by Peter Attia, Changpeng Zhao, Chris Williamson and 4 others
The Psychology of Money
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
byMorgan Housel
2020256 Pages“It’s going to show you where your limitations are — your blind spot with money.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GOBankingRates Interview
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byDonald Trump, Tony Schwartz
1987372 Pages“Whether you like Trump or not, the reality is you can learn something from him in this book.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com Blog
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Nine-Figure Mindset
How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth
byBrandon Dawson
2023256 Pages“Brandon Dawson shows not just how to scale a business, but how to scale your thinking. This is required reading for any entrepreneur who aims high.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: Cardone Ventures Endorsement
Zig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale
For Anyone Who Must Get Others to Say Yes!
byZig Ziglar
1984416 Pages“It has always been a lifetime dream of mine to have my books included with the likes of... Zig Ziglar”
— Grant Cardone
Source: Medium / Official Publication
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The Psychology of Selling
Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
byBrian Tracy
2006240 PagesSource: Medium / Official Publication
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The Way to Happiness
A Common Sense Guide to Better Living
byL. Ron Hubbard
2007248 Pages“Life-changing articles on all parts of life—including personal happiness, marriage, children, honesty and integrity, dealing with conflict, and more.”
— Grant Cardone
Source: GrantCardone.com Favorite Books
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Grant Cardone recommend?
His 12 recommendations include Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard, The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles, and The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham.
What is Grant Cardone's most recommended book?
A top pick is L. Ron Hubbard's Dianetics, which Cardone credits with showing him "HOW TO PERMANENTLY GET RID OF all the unwanted thoughts, self-imposed barriers, destructive thinking, inhibitions, insecurities and limitations."
Which book has Grant Cardone read multiple times?
The Problems of Work by L. Ron Hubbard, which he says he has "personally read... four times." He frames it as a book about why some people produce far more through work than others.
Has Grant Cardone written any books?
Yes, six in the data, including The 10X Rule (2011), Sell or Be Sold (2011), Be Obsessed or Be Average (2016), If You're Not First, You're Last (2010), and The Millionaire Booklet (2016).
What genres does Grant Cardone read most?
His picks concentrate on self-improvement, psychology and human behavior, and business and strategy, with a strong secondary focus on economics and finance and on personal wealth-building.
All 12 Books Grant Cardone Has Recommended
- Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health · L. Ron Hubbard
- The Problems of Work · L. Ron Hubbard
- The Richest Man in Babylon · George S. Clason
- Think and Grow Rich · Napoleon Hill
- The Science of Getting Rich · Wallace D. Wattles
- The Intelligent Investor · Benjamin Graham
- The Psychology of Money · Morgan Housel
- Trump: The Art of the Deal · Donald Trump
- Nine-Figure Mindset · Brandon Dawson
- Zig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale · Zig Ziglar
- The Psychology of Selling · Brian Tracy
- The Way to Happiness · L. Ron Hubbard