I have read my share of personal finance books that over promise that they are going to teach to be rich. “Just think rich and become rich”. Most books fail to tell you how to make it financially happen. Yes, you do need to change how you think about money. Also, there is no one way to become financially independent. You have to do what is best for you and how much risk you are willing to take. I do not feel reading these books is pointless because I need the constant reminder to stay focused and I sometimes learn something new. It is always good to sharpen your skills or at least pursue the gain of knowledge and if it helps you financially that is even better.