Hi friends! It’s your girl Butter, cozied up on the couch, wearing mismatched socks, and plotting how I’m going to become the most fabulous, enlightened version of myself in 2025. (Spoiler alert: there will be snacks.)
So, here’s the tea: I’ve been procrastinating everything. My dreams? Tucked under a pile of “maybe tomorrow” Post-its. My big plans? Gathering dust next to my expired gym membership. But next year? Oh, honey, next year is THE year. And to make it happen, I’ve put together a list of books that will (hopefully) turn me into a YouTube-creating, money-savvy, zen-master genius.
Let me walk you through my 12-book master plan, full of self-deprecating humor and wild aspirations.
1. Someday Is Today by Matthew Dicks
Why I’m Reading It:
Okay, here’s the embarrassing truth: I’ve been telling people I’m going to start a YouTube channel since 2018. It’s 2024, and I have… zero videos, zero subscribers, and a growing sense of shame. Enter this book, which promises to help procrastinators like me stop waiting for “someday” and start doing today. I’m hoping it gives me the kick in the pants I need to finally hit “record” instead of just yelling, “I’d be so good at this!” at my mirror.
2. The Art and Business of Online Writing by Nicolas Cole
Why I’m Reading It:
I write a blog (you’re reading it right now – hi!), but I know I can level up my writing game. This book promises to teach me how to grab people’s attention, grow my audience, and maybe even make some $$$ doing what I love. If 2025 is the year I finally write something that goes viral, you can bet I’ll be crediting Nicolas Cole in the thank-you speech I deliver to my cat.
3. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Why I’m Reading It:
Because everyone who reads this book instantly becomes 78% smarter, or so I’ve heard. It’s all about the history of humanity – how we got here, why we’re such a hot mess, and what might be next. I’m hoping it gives me some deep existential insights… or at least a solid conversation starter for awkward dinner parties.
4. Beyond Wealth by Alexander Green
Why I’m Reading It:
Money is great and all, but you know what’s better? A life that feels meaningful. This book digs into what it really means to be “rich” – beyond just bank accounts and stock portfolios. I’m hoping it teaches me how to enjoy the little things, like sunsets, laughter, and finding $5 in my coat pocket.
5. The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
Why I’m Reading It:
The “normal” life path – school, job, retire – feels so uninspired to me. This book explores the idea of carving your own path, even if it doesn’t make sense to everyone else. As someone who’s always dreamed of being a writer-vlogger-chef-entrepreneur-butterfly (don’t ask), I think this one might just be my new Bible.
6. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Why I’m Reading It:
Y’all, my brain never shuts up. It’s like having a roommate who sings karaoke at 2 a.m. and never does the dishes. This book is supposed to help me quiet the mental chaos and find inner peace. Honestly, if it works, I’ll probably buy a copy for everyone I know. (Yes, even you.)
7. The 3 Alarms by Eric Partaker
Why I’m Reading It:
Apparently, this book will help me get my act together in three big areas: health, wealth, and relationships. Plus, it involves setting actual alarms on your phone to remind you of your priorities. If this means my phone can now yell “Drink water!” or “Stop doomscrolling!” at me, I’m all in.
8. Scorecard Marketing by Casey Graham
Why I’m Reading It:
As a blogger who is also secretly plotting world domination, I need to step up my marketing game. This book promises to help me measure success without losing the human touch. If I suddenly start dropping clever marketing phrases into my posts, just know it’s all part of the plan.
9. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Why I’m Reading It:
I want to learn how to invest without feeling like I’m gambling my grocery budget. This classic book is basically the Rosetta Stone of investing, and I’m hoping it transforms me into a savvy financial wizard. Move over, Warren Buffett – Butter’s coming for the portfolio game.
10. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Why I’m Reading It:
Money makes us all a little crazy, right? This book digs into why we make the money decisions we do and how to be a little smarter (and less emotional) about it. I’m hoping it helps me finally stop buying random gadgets off Instagram ads. (No, I did NOT need that avocado slicer shaped like a unicorn.)
11. If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy? by Raj Raghunathan
Why I’m Reading It:
Success doesn’t always equal happiness, and I’m tired of chasing the wrong things. This book promises to explore why even “smart” people feel unfulfilled – and how to flip the script. Honestly, I just want to feel like the main character in my own life again.
12. The Future of Money by Eswar S. Prasad
Why I’m Reading It:
Crypto. Fintech. Digital currencies. It’s like the Wild West out there, and I want to understand what’s happening before I get left behind. Plus, this book will make me sound super smart when I casually drop terms like “blockchain” into conversations.
Wrapping It All Up
So there you have it – my 2025 reading list, full of books that will (hopefully) make me a smarter, calmer, more financially-savvy version of myself. Will I read them all? Maybe. Will I procrastinate by reorganizing my bookshelves for the 57th time? Probably.
If you’ve read any of these or have a life-changing book I need to add to my list, let me know in the comments. Let’s conquer 2025, one hilarious self-improvement moment at a time!
XOXO,
Butter
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