We all have our favorite children’s books that have shaped who we are. Even highly successful people can appreciate the enduring impact various childhood stories have had on their lives. Here are the 12 best and most influential children’s books, according to some highly successful people. ‘THE HARRY POTTER’ SERIES BY J.K. ROWLING A series …

You are more likely to overspend if you do. Is this you? You have the best of intentions to stick to a budget, and then for reasons that aren’t immediately obvious or sometimes even fathomable, you go on a late-night online shopping spree in which you cannonball through that budget. What on earth ― besides …

WHAT IF I DON’T DO A GOOD JOB? Anxiety is a feeling of unease that is internally generated—you can learn more about it here. When you’re anxious, you feel like you’re in danger even if there is no actual risk, explains psychotherapist Tanya Fruehauf, MA, CSAT. She maintains that—more than anything else—the source of anxiety …

1. Spending too little time with the right people Nothing is more limiting than being with the wrong people. They drag you down, limit your growth, distract your attention and inflict negative thinking upon you. In contrast, the right people are like your personal cheerleading squad, pushing you to victory. Determine the kind of people …

1. Dollarbird Organize your finances into an easy-to-digest calendar. Keep track of your different types of saving and spending (e.g., bills, food, transportation and gifts) on a monthly basis and learn where you can cut back. 2. Fudget If you’re looking for a clean, simple interface, this is the app for you. Track your big-picture …