THE TOP 11 BOOKS THAT ENTREPRENEURS SHOULD READ
Being an Entrepreneur, I've had a lot of inside reading from fellow entrepreneurs. And I can't lie, a lot of them were recommended to me by Mike. Here's my top eleven most recommended books for you guys, in no particular order.
1. THE SLIGHT EDGE - JEFF OLSEN
"The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why some people make dream after dream come true, while others just continue dreaming and spend their lives building dreams for someone else. It’s not just another self-help motivation tool of methods you must learn in order to travel the path to success. It shows you how to create powerful results from the simple daily activities of your life, by using tools that are already within you."
2. 4 HOUR WORK WEEK, 4 HOUR BODY, TOOLS OF TITANS (LETS FACE IT, ANYTHING TIM FERRIS WRITES) - TIM FERRIS
"Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan–there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, or earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint."
3. GOOD TO GREAT - JIM COLLINS
“Some of the key concepts discerned in the study,” comments Jim Collins, "fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people.”
4. NEVER LOSE AGAIN - STEVEN BABINSKY + JAMES J. MANGRAVITI
"Negotiating is an art. It's complicated. To become an exceptional negotiator traditionally requires years of experience in negotiations. But that doesn't mean that most people can't quickly and easily learn proven negotiating skill and techniques if someone shows them what to do. This book does exactly that."
5. WILD - CHERL STRAYED
"At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her."
6. WHO MOVED MY CHEESE - SPENCER JOHNSON
"Exploring a simple way to take the fear and anxiety out of managing the future, Who Moved My Cheese? can help you discover how to anticipate, acknowledge, and accept change in order to have a positive impact on your job, your relationships, and every aspect of your life."
7. EAT, PRAY, LOVE - ELIZABETH GILBERT
"In her early thirties, Elizabeth Gilbert had everything a modern American woman was supposed to want—husband, country home, successful career—but instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed by panic and confusion. This wise and rapturous book is the story of how she left behind all these outward marks of success, and set out to explore three different aspects of her nature, against the backdrop of three different cultures: pleasure in Italy, devotion in India, and on the Indonesian island of Bali, a balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence."
8. THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE - STEVEN R. COVEY
"One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of Presidents and CEOs, educators and parents— in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations."
9. THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE - RICK WARREN
"Living out the purpose you were created for moves you beyond mere survival and success to a life of significance—the life you were meant to live."
10. THE VIRGIN WAY - RICHARD BRANSON
"As ever, his thirst for challenge is unquenched. Sir Richard reveals the thrills of the world record attempt with the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer and taking Virgin to the final frontier as Virgin Galactic are poised for a new era of commercial space travel. Revealing Sir Richard's unique story, his personal philosophy on life, the Virgin brand and business, LOSING MY VIRGINITY is an autobiography without equal."
11. THE MAGNOLIA STORY - CHIP AND JOANNA GAINES
"The Magnolia Story is the first book from Chip and Joanna, offering their fans a detailed look at their life together. From the very first renovation project they ever tackled together, to the project that nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that shaped them, to the twists and turns that led them to the life they share on the farm today."
Comment below if you have favorites!
Cheers
-H