If you aspire to join the ranks of wealthy entrepreneurs, reading is an invaluable skill. Books lead us into new ways of thinking, help us push through the tough times, and teach us how to become successful business men and women. If you’re an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, here are 10 must-read books.
1. Choose Yourself by James Altucher
This is an amazing book. Altucher’s writes like an old friend and his self-depreciating style is raw, honest, and the kick in the pants every entrepreneur needs. Here’s my favorite quote from the book:
2. Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
3. Purple Cow by Seth Godin
Godin is one of the greatest entrepreneurial minds in the world. In Purple Cow, he advocates building something so amazing that people can’t ignore you. There are a lot of great lessons in this book—it’s definitely one you’ll be making notes on throughout.
4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
5. Tribes by Seth Godin
Choose your audience first, then find a product that fulfills an unmet need.
6. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
7. Creative Confidence by Tom and David Kelly
8. To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink
9. The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
10. The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
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