I’m a Self-Made Millionaire but Received No Formal Financial Education – 5 Resources I Used To Teach Myself

Brooke Barley  Mon, June 24, 2024

Did you know that there are 24.5 million millionaires in the United States? That means every 7 out of 100 people have millions in wealth at their disposal. How can you become one of them?

You might think that to amass a million dollars, you have to go to the right schools, take the right internships and get in on the ground floor somewhere right after college. That’s one path, but it’s not one that everyone takes. Some millionaires never take one business course at a university and still end up with a fortune.

I’m a self-made millionaire who received no financial training,” Stan Dzhishkaryani said. Despite no financial training, Dzhishkaryani is the founder and CEO of DZ Moving, a moving and logistics management company. “My financial acumen was based a lot on making lifestyle adjustments such as living a minimalist lifestyle and prioritizing health, which made a big difference.”

1. Read Financial Texts

If you’re looking to grow your net worth, you don’t necessarily need to enroll at a business school. Your path to wealth can be as simple as going to the library.

Arvind Rongala didn’t have any financial education in a formal setting, but he is now the CEO of Edstellar, a company that provides corporate training solutions. Rongala said that he expanded his business knowledge by reading financial texts.

“When I first started, I lacked official financial knowledge, but I used several tools to learn. Personal financial, investment and entrepreneurial books were gems. For instance, reading books like ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ by Robert Kiyosaki and ‘The Intelligent Investor’ by Benjamin Graham taught me a lot.”

Other popular books for financial literacy include ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ by George S. Clason, ‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez, and ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’ by J.L. Collins.

Though Rongala didn’t knock formal schooling, he says teaching yourself offers the freedom you might not have in a school setting. “Self-teaching gives flexibility and [you can] be just as successful if one is dedicated and creative.”

You can focus on growing your business while absorbing the essential information to improve.

2. Check Out Online Courses

Even if you don’t have the money to enroll in college courses, you can still get so much from taking an online class. Kevin McLaughlin started his own contracting business Heritage Exteriors LLC. To do that, he looked for resources online that catered to his line of work to learn everything he could.

“Online resources and industry publications became critical as my business grew. For instance, to stay updated on best practices and new products, I frequently visited websites like the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). I also spent many hours reading trade magazines such as ‘Roofing Contractor’ and ‘Qualified Remodeler,’ which provided actionable insights and real-world case studies.”

Rongala agreed with McLaughlin, saying there are plenty of websites now that offer courses in pretty much any field you’re looking to learn more about. “Websites like Coursera provide excellent free courses on company management and financial literacy.”

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