@drwho I think for the most part those books fall victim to survivor bias. The author is someone who allegedly "made it", and they account the things the author credits for their success, but not based on any critical (let alone scientific) analysis.

The rich benefit from systems we have built in our society (like taxes and banking) that favor them and funnel wealth upwards. But that's a less compelling story than, "adopt my values and watch the wealth roll in."