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1. Who moved my Cheese
2. Outliers
3. Winning
4. The 7 habits of highly effective people
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The “E-myth” of the title, or “entrepreneurial myth,” goes like this: Someone who starts a business is probably qualified to manage and grow that business. In reality, most people who start a business don’t have a clue what they’re doing. They become frustrated. They fail.
Gerber points out that most entrepreneurs are actually technicians -- people who know how to make stuff or fix stuff. But when it comes to building a business, the “entrepreneur” part fails. And so does the small business. The E-Myth Revisited uses the structure of a story to set forth powerful business-building information -- how to work in your business, not on it, how to hire the right people and how to build a strong foundation for a business that will ultimately thrive.
2. Zero To One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future, by Peter ThielPeter Thiel is eminently qualified to write a book on startups. He co-founded PayPal, Palantir, Mithril Capital Management and Valar Ventures. Zero to One explains that breakthrough businesses can and should be built. A true breakthrough business doesn't just add more of the same, but builds something truly new; that’s the "zero to one" that an entrepreneur should pursue.
Thiel explains how it’s done.
3. Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time, by Jeff Sutherland and J.J. SutherlandEvery business needs a methodology for getting stuff done, for successful collaboration and scalable management techniques. Scrum is the answer; it describes a simple methodology for breaking down problems into manageable chunks, getting those chunks completed in a timely way and reviewing the work that has been completed.
Scrum is offered as a “how-to” book, but there’s a lot of great data and tantalizing storytelling here which makes it the perfect business book.
Related: 6 Business Books That Will Revolutionize Your Business and Change Your Life
4. Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder, by Arianna HuffingtonIf there’s one thing that entrepreneurs need more of, it’s sleep. Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post Media Group, explains that sleep is part of the third metric of success, which includes: total well-being, wisdom, intuition, wonder and compassion.
Too often, entrepreneurs are focused on acquiring money or building power. Thrive is a call to focus on the things that really matter. This book will help any entrepreneur develop a balanced view of building a business, and ensure that she doesn’t burn out along the way.
5. The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary KellerThe One Thing explains how entrepreneurs can dial back the busy clutter in their lives in order to focus on their business. Creating a laser-like focus on a business goal doesn’t mean denying yourself family, friends or a full life. Instead, it means articulating your vision for success and your method of attaining it. Keller draws on his own success and experience to explain exactly how to do this.
6. Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time, by Brian TracyEntrepreneurs aren’t beyond being helped by motivational shticks. Eat That Frog! is certainly motivational, but it’s also extremely tactical -- providing a numbered list of actual methods for getting stuff done. It’s settled fact that you’ll emerge from reading this book with a renewed sense of passion and vigor for your business, and the ability to absolutely nail it.
7. The TenX Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure, by Grant CardoneIt behooves every entrepreneur to accomplish enormous amounts of stuff. The vast majority of people don't accomplish enormous amounts of stuff. Why not? Lack of action. Cardone’s premise is that the only successful level of action is 10x -- massive action.
This book explains how you can throw more energy, focus, determination, willpower and resolve into your calling and, ultimately, your success.
8. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeownMany entrepreneurs succumb to the myth that they can somehow do everything. Unfortunately, this is neither realistic nor healthy. Furthermore, it’s not the way to build a successful business.
McKeown’s point is this: “Essentialism is not about how to get more things done; it’s about how to get the right things done. It doesn’t mean just doing less for the sake of less either. It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential.”
Essentialism will enable the entrepreneur to peel back those life activities and demands which are unnecessary, unwise and unproductive.
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I'll be honest with you, real world experience and staying current with industry news can help you gain the knowledge and expertise you need to become a successful entrepreneur. Everyone is in the race, knowledge will set you apart and get you ahead. What you want to do after your pick your "interested field of business" (technology, Fashion, etc),is to scout brands, people, and industry related news and material on a daily basis, if not weekly basis. Think of it like exercising, but in this instance your exercising your skills and your mind so that you'll continuously stay current.
Books made all the difference before computers came around, it was the only way to share knowledge. Today, knowledge is a click away in your palm. Most of the biggest companies who thought they'll stay around forever crashed and burned because they were dinosaurs and didn't stay competitive and accept change.
A simple truth is, by the time you read a hard cover book on a topic, it's already the old way.
I hope my personal opinion sparks something and helps you towards the answers your seeking.
You mentioned young entrepreneur and I wish someone had told me the truth 10 years ago, but then again, how could they. Things are changing in nanosecond now.
Good luck!
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