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The Ultimate Book List - For entrepreneurs
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items I started my journey in entrepreneurship as a kid. I was 12 and needed something to do while my friends were traveling in the summer with their families. What started as a “summer camp” in my parents' backyardyard became the launching pad to all my c...
Sections
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Classic OG Business Books
For the MBA minds
Personal Finance
Classic OG Business Books
These are what I would say every library should have!
This is a classic read that has sold over 100 million copies since Hill wrote it in 1937. To this day, his principles still apply. It's part self-help, and part business.
Think and Grow Rich
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This best-selling book, written by Dale Carnegie and has sold over 15 million copies, is a blueprint to help those seeking a way to build deeper connections and relationships with people. As you know, business, any business is always about people.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
This book had a deep impact on my professional life. It's a highly recommended book that provides deep insight into how to overcome your professional and personal challenges. My favorite chapter is built around creating win/win situations. I deploy t...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
This book is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the ideas of entrepreneurship. One of my biggest take away is - work on your business and not in your business.
The E-Myth Revisited
This is an updated version of the OG book. It's a must read if you're trying to launch a new business. Again, I'd say it's partly self help, and part business.
The New One Minute Manager
This book serves as a financial blueprint for many business owners. I read it when it first came out and I still keep this on my desk.
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
The author shares stories and learnings from others who have found financial success. This book provides nuggest of key information that many would say is transformational.
The Millionaire Mind
In a global business environment, the world is always changing. This book helps those who are fearful of change. It comes in a kids and teen version too.
Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life|Hardcover
It's written in more recent times but I feel that it celebrates old ideas in a modern way. It helps to reframe your old mindset and pushes you to think in a new direction.
Atomic Habits
For the MBA minds
YES!!! This book is one of my favorites. I still keep it on the corner of my desk and reference it often. I would agree, even after my MBA, this book is still helpful and very relevant.
The Visual MBA: Two Years of Business School Packed into One Priceless Book of Pure Awesomeness|Paperback
This book has become of my favorites. I've read it many times over and sometimes go back to reread it as a refresher. It really helps to shape your mindset. It does distill all the ideas into how your mindset and habits shape your outcome and success...
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
This book is an easy read. I follow Codie Sanchez on Tik Tok and completely agree with a lot of her thoughts. This book provides a lot of insight into what types of businesses to consider buying and they why (because that's also important to understa...
Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses
I enjoy the podcast as much as the book. This book is part business principles, and part human psychology. It's an easy read filled with solid advice.
The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life|Hardcover
I would say this book has helped shape my leadership style. I've used it to find efficiencies. And surprisingly, it's also a great read for parents and students. It's beyond helpful.
The 4-Hour Workweek
This will be hands down one of my top 10 reads. I use the principles in this book daily. And I reference Simon Sinek whenever i'm getting ready to launch a new service or product.
Start with Why
I have read this book over so many times and it's been instrumental in helping me with my daily business negotiations.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
This book is a must read if you're looking to start out as an entrepreneur. It's full of strategy that you can deploy to ensure you find success. I have read this many times over.
The 48 Laws of Power
Personal Finance
Endorsed by Warren Buffet, there's some solid insight to personal investing. It's a perfect read if you're looking to get started in your own portfolio. I say it's a good gift for a young professional.
The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value
This is an oldie but the learnings still apply today. I've read it many times over and found it helpful to shape how I taught my own kids about money.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Sometimes it helps to visualize things. I found this book was helpful for beginners who are seeking to learn about finance.
The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know
Since schools don't teach about financial literacy, if you have younger teens and adults in your life, add this to their must read!
Personal Finance for Teens and College Students: The Complete Guide to Financial Literacy for Teens and Young Adults
This is a powerful read if you want to understand your own way of thinking about money. It explains a lot!
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness