Why this is one of the books you absolutely must read: Many people want to escape the 9 to 5 by building a business on the side. Do you want to escape travel or spend more time with your kids? This book is exactly what you need to learn how to start a business at home. No, you don`t waste your time reading business books. Rand`s main point is that self-interest and reason are powerful forces – and both are fundamental to business. With over 735,000 reviews, “The Tipping Point” is a business favorite of Goodreads members and helps readers understand when a good idea crosses the threshold to become a business or product. Popular for Malcolm Gladwell`s concise and digestible writing style, this book uses sociology to analyze the personality types of leaders, indicators that past trends would become massive, and interviews with great businessmen to find the characteristics of the next big idea. Gates is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time, and his pivotal role in the rise of Silicon Valley and the tech industry gives him unique insight into how the company has changed and how it will continue to change in the future. In this business book, authors Kim and Mauborgne argue that sustainable success does not come from direct competition in a small basin, but from the creation of “blue oceans” or untapped market spaces where new growth can thrive. They describe strategic principles and tools that readers can transfer to almost any market and dominate their niche. Kiyosaki`s lessons on the importance of financial knowledge are a great read for anyone who has ever felt like they don`t have enough money.
This is especially important for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business, who may need to increase their money further. The ONE Thing certainly has an impressive reputation as it has been featured in many of the most important business books of recent decades. The premise of this book is that you need to build a large vision and then zoom in on a narrow focus so that you can take measurable steps to move towards your larger vision. While The Champion`s Mind is very focused on improving your performance, especially from a sports perspective, much of this business book can also be applied to your entrepreneurial life – especially the sections that relate to strengthening and refining your mental focus. Tim Ferriss has made it his serious mission to distill and share his greatest lessons learned from the best performers (from all walks of life) through his latest business books. This business book, written by Jeff Haden, inc.com most popular columnist, was a highly anticipated, counterintuitive – but practical – guide to finding and maintaining the (real) lasting motivation it takes to achieve great things in life. The book is based on Haden`s core belief that “motivation” as we know it is a complete myth in our society. It was an amazing article! I love books and have been an avid reader since childhood. Their recommendations seem incredible and I look forward to reviewing them all.
I also own a start-up, and I think these books will teach me a lot. Thank you for sharing all these books, I will definitely share this article with the members of my book club and we can start reading them together. We look forward to reading more of your amazing articles. Robert T. Kiyosaki is a millionaire businessman who grew up with two fathers – his own and the father of his best friend, his “rich father.” In this business and financial book, Kiyosaki explains how his two fathers shaped his view of money and investing, and gives readers tips on how to invest and grow your money. Our second book by Seth Godin on this list of the best business books focuses on you – your choice, your future, your potential to make a difference. He argues that in addition to work and management, there is a third group in each workplace: the pivot points. This business book was born from cartoons on the back of business cards that Hugh McLeod drew like scribbles while sitting in a bar. He switched from cartoons to a Gaping Void blog and eventually wrote (and drew) this book. He shares his views on how people can improve their creativity. The book depicts a dystopian future in the United States where business is stagnating due to over-regulation. However, a mysterious engineer named John Galt convinces the company`s producers (also known as his businessmen) to leave their operations in protest.
Steven Pressfield believes that our greatest enemy is “resistance” and that it is inherent in each of us. Resistance is our natural tendency to hesitate and be distracted by what we should really be doing. However, it doesn`t just detect resistance. It provides practical strategies to combat our inner resistance, which solidifies its place here on my list of the best business books. This business book includes “barefoot action steps” that you can take, as well as “barefoot case studies” that show how others have performed. There`s a famous cliché that`s undoubtedly a truism: “It`s not what you know, it`s who you know.” The bottom line is that no matter what type of business you want to start, you need to surround yourself with exceptional people. According to author Judy Robinett, strategic relationship planning should be your top priority if you`re looking for long-term success. When you have powerful connections, it`s much easier for you to connect with key influencers and find the best network to help you achieve your goals.
This business book aims to establish high-quality connections instead of just building as large a list as possible. New entrepreneurs must negotiate with their business partners, investors, employees, contractors and all kinds of other stakeholders. Never Split the Difference offers tools and techniques to juggle all negotiation factors. This business book offers many authentic leadership lessons, from someone who has been a leader all his life, from leading high school sports teams to being one of the first high-level female leaders in the military.