Books That Can Help Improve Your Skills and Build a Side Hustle, Preferably One That Makes Money

52 恒 Hengji Fengjie Xuanyuan DomineeringModern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing 8Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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The Book of Hundred Refines: The Greatest Way to Simplicity is the Way to the End. In the turbulent times of the Spring and Autumn Period, when various countries were in dispute, the world sought ways to strengthen a country and achieve success. People in the world pursued ingenious schemes and red tape, thinking that the more tricks and more complex rules they had, the more invincible they would be. Only in a small village under the Nanshan Mountain lived an old blacksmith named Mo Shi. He spent most of his life guarding a simple blacksmith shop and had no interest in world affairs. He only knew how to make iron and cast iron. However, he was respected by the people within a hundred miles as an "enlightened man". Old Man Moshi's blacksmith shop has no gorgeous signboard or exquisite tools. It only has an earth furnace, a hammer, a bellows, and a pile of seemingly ordinary pig iron. Young people in the village are often puzzled by the fact that the blacksmiths in the next town are full of tricks when making iron tools. They need to carve complex patterns when making swords and exquisite patterns when making farm tools. There is a constant stream of business. But the old man Moshi never makes fancy styles when making iron. He only focuses on hammering the tools themselves. But the swords he makes are sharp and tough and can be folded repeatedly. The farm tools he makes are durable and last forever. Even if the price is high, people are still eager to buy them. There was a young scholar named Zi Yue, who wanted to find a way to govern the country and achieve success. He traveled around the world, visited countless counselors and wise men, and listened to countless profound and obscure theories. Hearing that although Old Moshi was a blacksmith, he was well versed in the principles of the world, so he traveled across mountains and rivers to seek advice. When Ziyue saw Old Man Moshi, he was shirtless and forging iron in front of the stove. The red pig iron was burning in the fire. The old man picked up the hammer and hit it hard one after another. The movements were monotonous and repetitive, without any skill at all. The fire reflected his calloused hands, and sweat slid down his face. However, he didn't care at all, and just focused on hammering the iron in his hand. Ziyue stepped forward and bowed, and asked: "Old sir, I have visited famous people all over the world to find out the way to success. Some people say that we need to study strategies carefully, some say that we need to be familiar with etiquette, and some say that we need to accumulate a wide network of people. The more we learn, the more complex it becomes, but we still don't get the point. I dare to ask what is the real way in the world?" The old man in Moshi did not stop the hammer in his hand, but simply replied: "Just watch, and I will explain it to you in detail after I have finished wielding this sword." In the next few days, Zi Yue stayed in the blacksmith shop every day, quietly watching the old man Mo Shi forging iron. He found that the old man's ironmaking process was extremely simple: lighting a fire, burning the iron, hammering, quenching, and tempering again, repeating these steps day after day, year after year. Others forge iron and rush to shape it after burning it once, but the old man has to repeatedly burn and hammer the pig iron, ranging from more than a hundred times to as many as a thousand times. During the countless hammerings, the iron block loses impurities and becomes firmer, and finally becomes a tough iron tool. Ziyue was full of doubts and couldn't help but ask again: "Old sir, why do you have to go through such a simple matter like blacksmithing? Isn't it a waste of time to repeat it like this?" The old man Mo Shi put down the hammer, pointed at the iron sword that was about to be formed in the furnace, and said slowly: "Look at this pig iron. It is originally very rough and full of impurities. If it is hastily formed after just a few hammerings, it looks like an iron tool. In fact, it is fragile and easy to break. It will break when strong. Only after hundreds or thousands of burning and hammering, removing all impurities and stripping away all the frivolity, can it become extremely tough steel. This is the steel that is made a hundred times." The old man paused, picked up a crude iron tool next to him, and then picked up the steel sword he made. With a slight touch, the crude iron tool broke instantly, but the steel sword remained unscathed. "Everything in the world is the same. You seek the Dao, pursue complicated truths everywhere, and learn all kinds of techniques and strategies, but forget the most fundamental things. Just like this pig iron, you only pursue the appearance and are not tempered. In the end, you will be vulnerable." Zi Yue was thoughtful, and asked: "Then what is the real Dao? And how to practice it?" The old man Mo Shi sat on the stone bench, took a sip of crude tea, and slowly talked about the ways to achieve success in the world, turning those obscure principles into the most straightforward words. "The path you seek is never complicated theories or ever-changing techniques, but the path to simplicity. Simplicity is not about being simple or crude, but about getting rid of complexity, keeping the core, and focusing on the fundamentals. All the ways to achieve success in this world can be summed up in just a few things: improving cognition, cultivating virtues, focusing on pros and cons, being measured, understanding flexibility, being willing to repeat, being good at iteration, accumulating changes, and finally being refined into steel, which is simplicity." The old man said that to improve cognition is to see the essence of things clearly, just like when forging iron, you know the characteristics of pig iron, know the size of the fire, and do not start blindly. To be a man is not to be opportunistic; to follow the pros and cons is to comply with the laws of things, to temper with the heat, to build with the texture, and not to go against the trend; to be measured is to control the intensity of tempering. If it is too heavy, the iron will be broken, if it is too light, it is difficult to remove impurities, and everything is too much. The most difficult thing in this world is repetition and iteration. Many people always want to find shortcuts and novelty, and do not want to do repetitive things. But steel can be made by hammering it over and over again. Without repeated hammering, there will be no shaping of fine steel. But repetition is not about spinning in circles. Every time you temper, you have to remove more impurities. Every time you build, you have to correct minor flaws. This is iteration. Day after day accumulation, from quantitative change to qualitative change, seemingly monotonous repetition, will eventually turn rough pig iron into peerless fine steel. The more Zi listened, the confusion in his heart gradually dissipated. He remembered that he was studying everywhere, learning a strategy today and a method of etiquette tomorrow. He always wanted to grasp all the truths and made things extremely complicated, thinking that he was proficient in it, but he forgot that underneath all the complex appearances, there was the simplest core. Just like Old Man Moshi forging iron, he abandons all fancy styles and focuses on tempering the object itself. Keeping the core of "toughness and durability" is better than all complicated techniques. The old man Mo Shi picked up the steel sword in his hand again and said: "Look at this sword. It has been tempered for thousands of times. It has no complicated lines or gorgeous decorations. It seems simple, but it is indestructible. The same is true for the great road. Those seemingly unfathomable principles will eventually return to simplicity. People in the world always like to complicate simple things, thinking that the more complicated they are, the more powerful they are. In fact, the real strong ones simplify the complex, stick to the core, focus on one thing, practice repeatedly, and eventually become great." Ziyue suddenly understood and bowed to the old man Mo Shi. He finally understood that the great road he had been pursuing so hard before was never in those complicated theories and techniques, but in these eight words: "steel is made a hundred times, and the great road is simple." Later, Ziyue bid farewell to the old man Mo Shi, and no longer pursued complicated knowledge. Instead, he calmed down, improved his knowledge, cultivated his own virtues, kept a sense of propriety in doing things, knew how to be flexible, focused and persisted when he knew the goal, constantly corrected himself through repetition, and accumulated little progress. Many years later, he became a wise man, assisting the monarch in governing the country. He did not engage in harsh governance or ingenious schemes, but only used the simplest and most suitable methods for the people to make the territory live and work in peace and contentment, and the country and the people were peaceful. In the blacksmith shop at the foot of Nanshan Mountain, Old Man Moshi still guards the earthen furnace and forges iron day after day. The iron tools he forges are always simple and unsophisticated, but they are always the toughest tools in the world. The principle of "steel can be refined a hundred times, and simplicity can be achieved" has also spread throughout the world along with his iron tools, and has become the most important principle for people to achieve success and conduct themselves. Nothing in the world can escape this principle. Life is like forging iron, there is no overnight success, there is no road to success in one step, all achievements must be tempered over time, accumulated through repetition, grown through iteration, get rid of impetuosity and impurities, and keep the original intention and foundation. Those seemingly complicated problems in life and the rules of success are all simple in the end - focus on the core, stick to your heart, persevere, and strive for excellence. Refining steel a hundred times is the practice of going through hardships and removing impurities; the path to simplicity is the state of seeing through the essence and returning to nature. Only when you practice well and achieve your own state of mind, abandon complexity, and keep your true heart, will you be able to move steadily and far in all things in the world, and eventually achieve great things. This is the simplest and most eternal road in the world. It is simple enough that everyone can understand it, but difficult for everyone to persist in it. Only by doing it can you get what you want.

53 韭 The Path to Advanced Leeks Old Leek 75Urban637k WordsOngoing 139Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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If you accumulate something every day and accumulate something every month, you will surely achieve something every year.

54 十 Ten Years: from Daze to Awakening StepsUrban105k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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This book chronologically explains the author's real experiences in the more than ten years since he entered the society after graduating from college. Through the big and small things that happened to him, it aims to find resonance with readers, hoping that readers can find their own direction in the dilemma of today's society full of confusion and involution!

55 女 The End of the Road for a Female Bank President JuiciModern Romance102k WordsCompleted 785Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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Recommended novel [Female Bank Manager at the End of the Road], I haven't seen such a professional and realistic book for a long time. There was no water in the whole process, and the pace was so fast that I didn't dare to miss a single detail. The logical thinking is tight, the story has ups and downs, and human nature, wisdom, and power are unfolded, crushed, and spread out to talk about. In particular, a large amount of professional knowledge in finance, industry, equity, and even the system is written clearly and thoroughly. In the book, there is also a best friend who steals her boyfriend, and the heroine, who is single at an advanced age, secretly gives birth to a child and legally adopts it. It can be said that there is no omission.

56 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! Chen JiuUrban527k WordsOngoing 53.4kReads5.8Score3.7kShelves

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This feng shui novel

57 每 A Must-Know Guide to Changing Your Life Every Day Jumping Little CarpMarriage & Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 32Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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You can read these books

58 黑 Black Heat Era Red Silk18k WordsCompleted 1Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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A young hunter asked him with red eyes: Can you save my father? He said: I am not a doctor, I only know how to prevent the disease from spreading. The chimpanzee's body, the bruises that don't fade, and every zipper on the protective suit that must be taken off in order - there are no miracles here, only the instinct to prevent the epidemic that was exchanged for six lives. Read it and you will learn something truly life-saving in the story. Close it and you will remember hope, not fear.

59 重 Reborn Tour Guide to Make Money! Le MuchiModern Romance459k WordsCompleted 104Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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After reading this, take the test for a tour guide certificate

60 不 I Quit Being a Wage Slave to Become a Nanny, and the Overbearing CEO Is Furious Every Day Yan HuiModern Romance494k WordsCompleted 24.9kReads9.3Score4kShelves

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The nanny's name doesn't sound good, but I can't help but it smells so good. The service targets are single, and we don't have to eat together to complete the work. There are no endless wine parties, no unannounced cell phone calls during breaks, and no beeps from the work group all day long. A nanny in a big city has high wages and good treatment, and her employer treats her like an old cousin.

64 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Underlying Algorithm of Life Dao Yue Qingchen Who Likes Pentacorn DragonModern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing 2Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Each chapter improves side job abilities

67 炒 Stock Trading to Support Your Family Fifty-Six Flowers Are One FamilyUrban1.2M WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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In the turbulent waves of the capital market, how many people have dreams of wealth, but are beaten black and blue by the ruthless reality, are heavily in debt, and even go to a dead end. The author once witnessed a powerful investment tycoon who had been in the stock market and futures market for many years. He skillfully avoided risks time and time again and made a lot of money. However, a short-term speculation operation caused him to encounter Waterloo, and his funds shrank significantly in an instant. This painful experience was like a heavy hammer that woke him up. In an instant, he no longer hesitated and decisively bid farewell to the battlefield of short-term speculation, which was full of risks and excitement, and turned around to join the camp of long-term investment, seeking long-term and stable development. He was full of emotion and said with a long sigh: [In this unpredictable capital market, no one can tell whether they will make a profit or a loss as long as they have not completely withdrawn! Every man of the hour who was once revered as a "stock god" is fleeting like a shooting star, and quickly dims after his glory. In the end, not only does he lose all his money, he is even heavily in debt, and even worse, his wife and children are separated, and they are on the road to death. ] [As for Buffett, a legend in the investment community, his average annual return rate was only 20% before he ascended to the throne of the richest man; he did not pursue the myth of getting rich overnight, but relied on the powerful power of compound interest (that is, compound interest), which was hailed as the eighth wonder of the world by Einstein; adhering to the steady and steady investment philosophy, amidst the ups and downs of the market, step by step, accumulated over time, and finally stood at the top of wealth. ] He paused for a moment, then said seriously: [Quit now and you will still make money. I am ready to switch to the path of long-term investment, use time to accumulate profits, and once again create my own investment myth. This book is based on a series of real stories in capital markets such as stocks and futures, peeling off the cocoons, analyzing layer by layer, and deeply exploring the underlying logic and laws behind the capital market; after countless analyzes and judgments, it only seeks to find the key to making profits without losing money in the capital market; I hope it can bring you a new perspective and help you move forward steadily. Starting from an ordinary ordinary person, working hard in the stock market full of risks and opportunities. They may not have a deep background or extraordinary talent, but with their passion for stock trading and unremitting efforts, they have gradually figured out an investment strategy that suits them. In this process, they have experienced countless ups and downs, and sometimes suffered huge losses due to a wrong decision; but they are never discouraged and always firmly believe that through their wisdom and persistence, they will be able to succeed in the stock market. Finally, after a long period of accumulation and precipitation, they mastered the skills of stock trading, began to make steady profits, and gradually achieved the goal of supporting their families through stock trading. Not only that, they also skillfully used their wisdom to gradually get rid of their financial constraints and achieve financial freedom. When they achieve financial freedom through stocks, they can enjoy a comfortable and happy life with their families, whether it is food, travel, art or other hobbies. Such a life change is undoubtedly what many people dream of. However, achieving this goal is not easy and requires a lot of time, energy and patience. Dreams are the compass of life, guiding us in the direction forward. And struggle is the ladder to achieve our dreams. Every step of our efforts brings us closer to our goals. As long as you closely combine dreams with struggle and seize opportunities, you can create your own glory.

68 电 E-Commerce World: 12 Tips to Break the Game Traffic HubUrban117k WordsOngoing 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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People who are engaged in e-commerce will naturally understand the panacea and tips to break the situation.

70 我 I Don't Have Super Powers LiuliujiangUrban226k WordsCompleted 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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Start a side job

73 我 I Am the Number One Poet in the Tang Dynasty Drunk Third MasterHistorical176k WordsCompleted 6Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Brother Li Bai comes to write poems

74 规 Book of Laws Dao Yue Qingchen Who Likes Pentacorn DragonUrban309k WordsOngoing 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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It seems to stubbornly light up one concrete star after another in the boundless abstract night. The light of each star may be weak, but they refuse to be engulfed by darkness. The starry sky formed by them reflecting each other is defending the simplest truth:.

75 人 A Guide to Human Enlightenment and Becoming an Immortal Ouyang MiguoEastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted 1kReads5.8Score112Shelves

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Well, the ability and side job have been improved!

76 一 Once He Traveled Through Time, He Would Marry the Disabled Prince and Become the Favorite of the Group. Chen JiuAncient Romance230k WordsCompleted 93Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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The first novel about Feng Shui and luck improvement

79 十 Top Ten Gangster Tycoons Painting the Passing YearsUrban117k WordsCompleted 15.5kReads7.0Score550Shelves

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So, side job/

88 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World Half a ScholarUrban1.2M WordsCompleted 578Reads5.8Score100Shelves

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The romantic history of a barrister! ! !

89 一 A Pair of Red Hands The Fifteenth Day of the Tenth Lunar MonthUrban2.1M WordsCompleted 13.3kReads9.0Score928Shelves

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I recommend a few books, they look pretty good.