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My favorite book recs for self-improvement and development, business/entrepreneurship or finally starting that side hustle!

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9 times out of 10, all books I recommend will, in some way,shape or form, be related to self-improvement and development or business/entrepreneurship. I am addicted to discovering new things, be that in business or life improvements
 
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If you are looking for something more than just a book of motivation...this is it!! Real advice!
What's Your Dream?: Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.
 
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Awesome book! I personally found with this book, the tools/techniques offered can pretty much be utilised in many ways be it running your own business or day to day life duties.
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5 & Live
 
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I have always said ‘’Small steps, big moves'' as a catchphrase to my daughter. That if you make lots of little changes or moves into the direction you want. Them small changes end up compounding to big movements (or achievements) And this book really...
Atomic Habits: Life-Changing #1 Bestseller
 
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You have more than likely seen this mentioned lots!! And with all the little ones after school clubs I am still on the side of poor dad…but, none the less. This book is great in the way its stories look at different ways people think about money. It ... Which has helped me discover that once ‘’Ballet Club-Netball Club-Dance Club-Running Club-Yogo Club-Mindeful Mondays-School friends parties, all stop! I will be a millionair! ;-/
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Kids
 
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They say, do what you love and you will never work a day in your life! I did that, and ended up with a dad bod after too many takeaways!! BUT, on a serious note. This book helps you see the options you have using the knowledge you have! And make some...
Passion Into Profit: Make Big Money From Who
 
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Off the back off a geat podcast. A set of laws for achieving success. The book gives insights from Steves conversations with high-profile guests into practical, often counter-intuitive, lessons on topics like leadership, resilience, and personal grow...
The Diary of a CEO: 33 Laws of Business
 
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This is a classic! And, I would be surprised if you do not have it already! Practical advice on communication, building relationships, and positively influencing others. It is widely regarded as a foundational text for personal and professional netwo...
How to Win Friends and Influence People
 
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This book encourages you to overcome self-doubt, fear, and procrastination by changing your mindset and taking decisive, consistent action. It presents a "no-bullsh*t blueprint" for personal transformation, combining psychological principles with spi...
Just F*cking Do It: Stop Playing Small
 
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This book comes in an an interesting angle, almost scientific as it introduces a methodology for developing businesses and products through rapid experimentation, iterative product releases, and "validated learning" to aid reducing risk
The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation
 
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This book jumps in and details 13 steps or principles based on Hill's study of over 500 successful individuals, including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Andrew Carnegie! A classic but timless book that stirs the thought process!!
Think And Grow Rich: Inspiring Bestseller
 
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More an angle of leadership, but some great content that sways between business ownership/leading & influencing
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire
 
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This book really needs no introduction 🤣 strategy is key!
The Art of War: Sun-tzu - Books
 
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practical advice on managing the toughest problems in a startup!
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business
 
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"This book delivers completely new and refreshing ideas on how to create value in the world" -Mark Zuckerberg ...Perhaps all the note we need here! 🤣 Absolutely fantastic book about not copying, and finding the future!
Zero to One: Notes on Startups & Building Future
 
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau, comes this accessible guide to building a side business from scratch – without having to give up your day job.
Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days