I Read 30 Books On Money, Here’s How You Can Actually Get Rich

In this episode of Reclaiming Bossy, we’re kicking off Money Month, a series all about money, career growth, entrepreneurship, investing, confidence, and trying to build financial security in your 20s.I’m sharing some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from reading 30+ books on money, business, psychology, habits, productivity, and wealth as a 22-year-old navigating starting a business, managing my money and living in London.If you have ever avoided opening your banking app, felt behind financially compared to everyone online, or struggled with money anxiety, this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:33 Welcome to Money Month01:38 My personal money journey at university02:15 Reading 30+ finance & career books03:27 Why I hate the phrase “girl math”04:08 Money is emotional, not just logical04:24 Attachment styles & money habits05:09 Building healthier financial habits05:22 The 12 Week Year & financial goal setting06:03 Tracking spending without shame07:21 Best budgeting & money tracking apps07:58 Automating savings & investments08:44 Paying yourself first09:54 Reframing limiting beliefs around money10:52 Atomic Habits & financial growth11:07 Weekly “money homework” habits11:45 Why talking about money matters12:34 Being busy doesn’t always make you money13:03 Productivity vs actually generating income14:14 Working hard vs working strategically14:31 Focus on your core competencies15:23 Spending in alignment with your values16:50 Setting boundaries around money17:54 Courageous money conversations increase income18:44 Curating your environment & mindset19:12 Your environment shapes your income20:18 Building systems instead of relying on discipline20:50 Final thoughts on building financial confidenceSome Of The Books Mentioned In this Episode:1) The Psychology of Money2) The 12 Week Year3) Atomic Habits4) Money: A User’s Guide5) Working Hard, Hardly Working6) We Need To Talk About Money7) 168 HoursIf you want to go deeper into some of the ideas from this episode, I’ve linked a few resources for you…Here are some reflections and summaries on some of the books mentioned in this episode over on my LinkedIn there are 12 summaries on there: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maahikasingh/recent-activity/articles/For my London girls trying to navigate the cost of living crisis, career anxiety, and the reality of building a life in this city, I also loved this article: https://londonistcitykeys.substack.com/p/broke-in-london-theres-an-app-forComment what else you want to see for this finance season and send this to a friend who wants to feel more confident about money and let me know if you want reading recommendations.BUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]