RECOMMENDED READS FROM THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR
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Today I'm going to run through the top ten books that will level you up as an entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship seems to be one of the most glamorous fields to work in with celebrities and millionaires all around. There are many misconceptions about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how easy it is to be successful. It's not just about getting that one big break, but rather a lot of little breaks and failures that lead to the ultimate success. Having read many of these myself, I can tell you that they are very insightful and will greatly help any entrepreneur. This list of books is intended to help you understand what it really means to be an entrepreneur, so let's get started!
Whether you’re enjoying a few days off from the office to travel, see family and friends or simply catch up on some rest and relaxation, make the most of your time by diving into a good book, or several.
People like Tony Robbins are voracious readers and he suggests if you can read a book a week you will feed your mind and spirit; which leads to business success...
Here is a list of 10 inspiring business books that will guide you along your entrepreneurial journey to success:
1. Millionaire Success Habits: The Gateway to Wealth & Prosperity
By: Dean Graziosi
Millionaire Success Habits is a book designed with one purpose in mind: to take you from where you are in life to where you want to be in life by incorporating easy-to-implement "Success Habits" into your daily routine....
Millionaire Success Habits is the gateway to wealth and prosperity. It is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to be wealthy. It is a practical, step-by-step blueprint for success. This book takes you on an exciting journey of how millionaires became so successful. The author shares his secrets through powerful stories that will inspire your dreams and help you achieve them.
The book is the result of Dean Graziosi being on the road interviewing hundreds of millionaire entrepreneurs and sharing their secrets with us. He also went back to his roots where he was raised as a young boy and used the same mindset throughout his life. It will teach you how to start your own business, invest, and live your life to the fullest. The book includes practical strategies on how to set goals, achieve success, and live a fulfilling life. And this book can be applied for free even if you don't want to quit your job and become a full-time entrepreneur. You'll find out about different ways to build wealth in your personal finances such as investing, leveraging, and how to manage debt wisely.
2. Money: Know More, Make More, Give More.
By: Rob Moore
A look at how money works, how to understand it better and how to protect it once your bank balance starts growing....
Rob Moore's book on money is a guide to understanding how to make more of it, how to use it more wisely, and how to give it more generously. "Money: Know More, Make More, Give More" addresses the fundamental questions of financial literacy by providing readers with extensive information about what they need to know before taking action toward achieving financial security. In addition to the traditional topics of saving and investment, this book explores issues including credit, taxes, insurance, retirement planning, debt management, estate planning, and much more. Rob Moore is a world-renowned expert on money and success. He reveals the secrets behind his success and how you can succeed too. The author, tells his story of growing up in a poor family and how he learned to make the most of opportunities and avoid pitfalls in order to get rich.
This book explains why people have varying levels of financial literacy, what they know about money and how best to handle these issues when talking with others. This book provides answers to many common concerns regarding money as well as alternative solution to help readers deal with today's challenges.
Lastly what is great about this one, is that Rob Moore is from the UK, so for us Brits out there unlike some other books, this one in terms of the specific tax and invest will resonate more with you than that of our American counterparts.
3. Think and Grow Rich
By: Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich is the number-one inspirational and motivational classic for individuals who are interested in furthering their lives and reaching their goals....
In this book, Napoleon Hill takes the reader through a series of steps to achieve success. He discusses the importance of having the right mindset and how to achieve it. He also talks about how to make money and how to stay motivated. It has a lot of information about mindset, people, money, and success. The book is a collection of Hill's thoughts and principles he developed from his research on the wealthiest people in America at the time.
First published in 1937, Think and Grow Rich is the most highly touted success book of all time and has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
The book lists thirteen principles to achieve what it calls "the master key to wealth." These principles are not described as habits or skills that one should develop, but rather as being thirteen aspects of the "mental attitude" that is necessary to acquire wealth or any other material possession."
It's important to know how you think about money. If you believe that money is evil and greedy then chances are you will never have much. If you believe that money is good and provides freedom then chances are your mentality about money will be different. People who want to get rich understand they need to change their mindset so that they can start making more money.
Hill tells about his experience with poverty which led him to his research of how money can be used as a tool for controlling other aspects of ones life such as happiness, personal power, relationships with others, respect.
4. The Underdog Advantage: Rewrite Your Future by Turning Your Disadvantages into Your Superpowers
By: Dean Graziosi
You can unlock your limitless potential with one or two small shifts. Discover what successful "underdogs" throughout time have already discovered, and advance to the next level to increased wealth, prosperity, happiness, and joy....
It offers real-world solutions to turn disadvantages into advantages. Dean Graziosi offers his insights and expertise in this long-awaited sequel to his New York Times bestselling book The Millionaire Success Habits from number one.
Dean Graziosi has been in business for nearly 2 decades and has helped thousands of people and businesses maximize their potential and take their assets to the next level. He shares his secrets on how you can take your business out of the shadows, become a front runner, an industry leader or even a household name.
The Underdog Advantage is a guide to turning your disadvantages into your strengths. It's about re-imagining your future and changing your mindset. It's about understanding the power of success and how to achieve it. It's about understanding your own DNA and using it to create a brand new masterpiece!
To achieve success one does not need to be born with amazing genetics or have a privileged background - instead he recommends that you find your own superpower and make it work for you.
5. Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones
By: James Clear
There's never been a better time to make a few tiny changes that will revolutionise your life....
"The world is changing faster than ever and no one can keep up. The pressure to stay on top of everything is exhausting and it’s impossible to maintain." In the book, the author talks about how we need to take control of our lives and not let life take control as things happen around us. It teaches us how easy habits are created, how they work, and how we can create better habits that will help us in our personal lives and in our careers.
In his book, he explains how we can break bad habits and build good ones. He gives us the opportunity to take control of our lives.
In this book, you will learn how to set up "Atomic Habits" which are small changes that we make in our daily life. These habits will eventually lead us to change our entire life for the better. James Clear also includes stories about people who have successfully used his techniques to improve their lives.
Atomic Habits offers a new kind of solution, that empowers people to break bad habits and create good ones. It's a way of thinking, a way of living, and a way of building habits that can be applied to living a better life
6. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
By: Mark Manson
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be positive all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people....
The book is an unconventional and controversial personal development book. Manson argues that the key to living a good life is to not give a fuck about anything, and not let any one thing bother you. A lot of people are turned off by the idea of this book because they are worried about it being too negative, but it's really about having self-discipline and focus in order to be happy. Mark Manson is a blogger and entrepreneur with over 5-million blog readers on his website, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F ck. He has studied philosophy, law, and religion on the side.
In this book he discusses many philosophical ideas that are relevant to our modern society. He uses humor to discuss the idea of not caring about how much money you make, living in the moment instead of pursuing success at all costs, and getting out of your own head.
Mark Manson's book, is a refreshing, no-BS take on improving our lives. Manson makes a compelling argument,and he shows us how to live a good life by examining the mindset that is required to be happy and successful.
7. Start Now. Get Perfect Later.
By: Rob Moore
Hardly anyone gets it right the first time, but many of us are crippled by indecision and fear of failure. Rob Moore, the best-selling author of Money, shows that the quickest way to perfect is starting right now and improving as you go....
Rob Moore's book is a great read for those who want to take control of their money and start living the life they've always dreamed of.
In this book, Rob will show you how to break down your goals and put them on paper so that you can see them in black and white. You'll learn how to cut costs, save more money, make better use of your time, and make smarter money decisions. You'll also find out the exact steps you need to take in order to achieve everything on your list- because remember, it's not about perfecting today- it's about starting now!
Rob is an advocate for taking action and doing what you love now; he is a speaker, consultant, and content creator who helps creative professionals live more fulfilling lives by developing their brands and businesses. He has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and more and is one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Entrepreneurship."
In Start Now. Get Perfect Later, Moore provides a roadmap for anyone who wants to be successful. Moore, the founder of the global company, The Nudge, shares his story of how he went from living in a dilapidated flat with no money to being a millionaire in his twenties. Hardly anyone gets it right the first time, but many of us are crippled by indecision and fear of failure. Rob Moore, the best-selling author of Money, shows that the quickest way to perfect is starting right now and improving as you go....
8. The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
By: Prof Steve Peters
Leading consultant psychiatrist Steve Peters knows more than anyone how impulsive behaviour or nagging self-doubt can impact negatively on our professional and personal lives....
The Chimp Paradox is a book written by Dr Steve Peters, a psychotherapist and a consultant psychiatrist. The book will help you understand the two parts of your brain - the rational and the emotional. Peters shares the secrets of success, confidence and happiness with his unique and proven programme for self-management. The Chimp Paradox is a revolutionary approach to understanding your mind that will teach you how to separate the thinking and emotional parts of your brain – the chimp and the human – so you can achieve what you want in life."
In The Chimp Paradox, he explains how our emotions are linked to our thoughts, and how we can change our outlook on life by changing the way we look at ourselves. In this book, you will discover how you have been conditioned by society to be emotionally reactive, rather than proactive — chasing after things that don't truly satisfy us, instead of taking action (and feeling good) when they do.
Dr. Peters has helped world-class athletes, politicians, and business leaders achieve their goals. Now, in this insightful book, he shares the simple but powerful techniques you can use to achieve success, confidence, and happiness. Drawing on his clinical experience, extensive research into behavioral psychology, and the latest neuroscience, he shows you:
* How your inner "chimpanzee" undermines your efforts to succeed
* How to replace negative emotional states with positive ones
* Why being successful doesn't necessarily mean you're happy
* What it really means to be confident
* A four-step system to achieve breakthrough results
* And much more...
For over 30 years, Dr. Peters has worked directly with individuals who have come to him seeking solutions to real problems.
9. How to Win Friends & Influence People
By: Dale Carnegie
For over 70 years the rock-solid, time-tested advice in this audiobook has carried thousands of now-famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives....
This is the only book you need to read about how to make friends, get people to like you, and to get people to do what you want them to do. This book is a self-improvement classic that was first published in 1936. This includes how to avoid conflict, express interest in others and develop oneself. Carnegie also talks about the importance of having good personal skills such as enthusiasm, the ability to accept criticism and taking responsibility for one’s actions in order to be successful and well-liked in life.
This classic self-help book has helped millions of people succeed in their careers and lives. It teaches people how to change their mindset to be more successful, how to improve their relationships with family members and co-workers, how to deal with difficult situations at work or home, and much more. In addition, it highlights growth and improvement skill sets necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle and achieve goals while dealing with adversity.
The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be successful in life, as it teaches that people skills are just as important as technical skills.
10. Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
By: Robert T. Kiyosaki
With an incredible number of 5-star reviews, Rich Dad Poor Dad has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money....
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a true story about Robert Kiyosaki's two dads. It is written in the form of what Kiyosaki learned from his two fathers.
His two dads represent the extremes of how people think about money, and what they teach their kids about money. He had one dad who was well off and gave him unconventional advice, but he also had another dad who was poor and gave him conventional advice.
The book teaches how to find financial security in the long-term by talking about subjects like savings, investing, real estate and stocks & bonds.
The most important takeaway is that if you save your money instead of spending it on short-term things like cars or clothes, you will see your wealth grow over time.
Kiyosaki writes about how and what his 'rich dad' taught him about money and investing, and he writes about how it made him a rich man.
He wanted to make sure that those who read this book knew not to follow in his poor dad's footsteps but the path of his rich dad.
The book gives advice on how to become wealthy without having a lot of cash flow nor having to work hard for it. It explains how the rich work with assets rather than income which keeps them richer. It was created because of the problem Kiyosaki saw that many people were working towards earning more money so that they could spend it faster and wanted to change that fact.
The Time-saving Advantages of Audible
We know it's hard to find time to read, and your probably wondering how you can get through all of these books quickly to learn their secrets? At The Thrivology Company we are avid users of audible and suggest trying an audiobook. It's an efficient and quick way to multi-task, whilst still getting your “ Learning on”.
Audiobooks, are gaining popularity in today's society. They offer the listener the ability to multitask while still receiving an education. As opposed to reading on a Kindle or iPad, which I also love, where you cannot do anything else while you read, audiobooks allow for people to use their commute time to finish a chapter of a book they've been meaning to get back to.
The audible app is one of the best time-saving apps around. With audible, you can download audiobooks and listen to them wherever you go without having to carry around a book. The audible app gives you access to an unlimited library of books, so you never have to worry about not finding what book you need for your commute.
The days of long commutes and hours spent reading and studying for school or work can be done more efficiently with the help of audible.com, a site that allows users to download audiobooks and podcasts on their device, such as an iPhone. The website also provides exclusive discounts on books and other services, such as Audible memberships.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the pursuit of entrepreneurship can be daunting, but it can also be really rewarding. The top 10 books will inspire you to take the leap and start and scale your business!
And remember, if you don't try, you'll never succeed.
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