Interview With Author Leon Matsimela
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
”I am a financial literacy advocate and the author of Smart Money Habits. My conviction in the market’s power to change lives isn’t academic—it’s born from my background in retail trading. I’ve seen how the markets work from the inside, and I’ve made it my mission to translate those complex maneuvers into the daily habits that build lasting, generational wealth.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My perspective is forged from my direct background in retail trading, where I learned firsthand the mechanics of the market and the discipline required to navigate its volatility. Unlike many who approach finance from a purely academic standpoint, my insights are rooted in the practical realities. Smart Money Habits is my first book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
While the markets can be chaotic, my process is the opposite. I find my flow writing to smooth lounge music, bringing a sense of calm and clarity to a subject that often feels overwhelming to others. My goal is to take the complex world of finance and turn it into a steady, rhythmic path toward wealth.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My work is heavily influenced by the transformative philosophies of authors such as Robert Kiyosaki, Dr. Spencer Johnson, Prince S. Logie, and Chika Onyeani. Their focus on mindset, adaptability, and radical self-reliance mirrors my own mission: to empower others to move beyond mere saving and into the intentional cultivation of wealth-building habits.
What are you working on now?
Beyond the Smart Money Habits series, I am currently developing a financial literacy app designed specifically for children. By translating complex market mechanics into interactive, habit-forming tools, I aim to equip the next generation with the “Spider-Web” economic mindset and the practical skills necessary to achieve lifelong financial independence.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To ensure maximum impact, I champion a strategic approach for new authors that prioritizes deep research into specific niches and leverages robust promotional platforms like Amazon, Book Bounty, and BookDoggy to build the essential social proof required for long-term authority.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
He who hesitates is lost
What are you reading now?
Indaba, My Children by Credo Mutwa (1964)
This is his masterpiece. It is a massive collection of Zulu history, African mythology, and folklore.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To ensure maximum impact, I champion a strategic approach for new authors that prioritizes deep research into specific niches
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Big Short by Michael Lewis
Billionaire Boy by David Walliams
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