6 Books to Read If You Want to Be Wealthy, Well-Known & Fulfilled in 2026

I've read almost every major business book out there — here are the six that actually moved the needle for me in 2026, and why I can't stop recommending them. — Holy Fuck by Amanda Frances — an unexpectedly spiritual read that reconnected me to something I'd lost touch with this year  — Brain First Business by Amanda Perry — finally explains why standard business advice doesn't stick for a neurodivergent brain  — The Creative Act by Rick Rubin — a manifesto for creative living (plus the wild LA story that got me rereading it)  — The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg — my most highlighted book of the year, and the one that made me rethink my relationship with outcomes vs process  — Wealthy and Well-Known by Rory and AJ Vaden — essential if you're building any kind of personal brand  — Start With Yourself by Emma Grede — a masterclass in what it actually takes to build something big LINKS: FREE TRAINING: The Most Efficient Strategy to Fill Your Mastermind in 2026 ellieswift.com/training Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswift Subscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletter Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswift Keen to work together? Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/model Be Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom