Never Ever Underestimate Your Library

As an avid reader of Mr. Money Mustache (I literally hit reload about every five seconds to see updates) I recently read his recommended reading list for those looking to grow a "money mustache" over their own.  The list covered not just investment but also investment philosophy, and applied math, and general sciences.

Naturally I was very excited to dig into this list and start reading up.  However living in Japan I doubted my local library would have a wide English section, let alone an investment English section containing these books.  Don't get me wrong I could work through a Japanese investment book if I had to, but as time is of the essence I would prefer the original English.

Well I certainly underestimated my local library!  Turns out in Yokohama City the libraries are all connected in a big network!  So although I live in Tsurumi I can get books from Hi No De Cho, Yokohama, etc (don't worry if you don't know these names).  Further more, about half of the books on the reading list were available and could be brought to my branch in Tsurumi for free!

I of course closed my web browser and went straight for my local library.  Signing up was very painless, I just had to prove I lived in the Yokohama City limits and show my ID.  After I went straight for the reservation computer and ordered my books to be brought to my branch.  I should have them either today or tomorrow.

Oh and did I mention the best part?  The Library is literally in my backyard!  Not even a five minute walk.  If I'm not at home, you know where to find me.

So the moral of the story even if you don't live in English speaking "'Merica" check your local library.  They just might have what your looking for.