“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
Mark Twain
If you have an idea that can change the world, bring a revolution. Just go for it. You would need people who believe in you and your idea. Along with them, you would need a mentor. The one who would guide and inspire you. If you got that teacher in your life, you are an incredibly lucky being. Everyone doesn’t have that guiding light. Books are there for them and all. Here is the list of 10 must-read books for entrepreneur. And the aspiring ones.
As said, to lead, you need to read. Books give that exposure to the other side of the world. You can improve your vocabulary, knowledge, and put on an analytical thinking hat. Books become a catalyst to share accounts of success and failures. They become a medium of sharing thoughts. So, read, read, and read. The more you read the more you grow. Now comes out what books to read. Here are my must-read books for an aspiring entrepreneur
10 Inspiring Books for Entrepreneur
1. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a bestseller for years now. Reasons being its framework that focuses on principles of fairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity. Our character is a collection of habits. Habits are our knowledge, skills, and aspirations. These habits go through the phases of dependence, independence, and interdependence. Finally going on to renewal and continuous improvement.
2. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change by Charles Duhigg
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Habits can be changed. In this bestselling book, the author translates cutting edge behavioral science into practical self-improvement actions. With cases of exemplary individuals as Michael Phelps to Martin Luther King Jr., the book reveals the secret pressure points that can change a life.
3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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The story of Santiago, the shepherd boy on a journey to realize his “Personal Legend” has inspired people all over the world to live their dreams. The theme of the book is to pursue your dreams by following your heart. With facing obstacles over the fear of obstacles, the boy learns. He learns to use his heart and soul focusing on his journey.
4. The Lean Start-up by Eric Ries
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The scenario of how startups worked decades ago has changed. The Lean Startup is for entrepreneurs and people accountable for them. Most startups fail after a point of time, many of the failures can be prevented. Companies need to be innovative. Ries comes with a scientific approach to create and manage a successful startup.
5. Outliers: The story of success by Malcolm Gladwell
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Malcolm Gladwell wrote “The Tipping Point” and “Blink” years ago. They revolved around Self-Help, marketing, and social mindset. This book is almost a manifesto. Explaining the use of opportunity adequately and timely. “It is not the brightest who succeed,” Malcolm writes.
6. Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin
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In a line, this masterpiece talks about being remarkable. Today building a great product and just advertising doesn’t work anymore. Standing out post-adverting makes it to the top. How? The books say that. “ For the frequent user, the impact of a cooler, better, easier-to-use input device is profound – so profound that many users are happy to proselytize to their peers. More sneezing of a Purple Cow.”
7. The One minute manager by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
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Often linked with Theory Z, the book is brief and gives quick notes for an effective manager. The tools mentioned one-minute of goals, praising and reprimands. These tools of managers help to improve job efficiency, motivation and making a happy and great place to work.
8. The 4-hour workweek by Tim Ferriss
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Living in a world where our lives are over-scheduled Ferriss brings out a guided blueprint to live knocking off shackles. The book gives a step to step plan of creating a business to fund your desired lifestyle. Take away from the book would be becoming effective over efficient.
9. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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This book is a gem for all those who think they can’t make the cut. Pressfield motivates one to pursue one’s dream. Everyone would find resistance, like procrastination, fear, and the unknown. But combating that resistance would make a pro. Ultimately soaring heights.
10. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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One of the bestselling books all the time. The list would remain incomplete without this particular one. Carnegie stated principles which would help everybody to think new thoughts. Making it easier to make friends and communicate smoothly. Even stir enthusiasm among your folks with your influence and conversations. Just what an aspiring entrepreneur needs.
Have you read them? Which one was your favorite in the list of books for an entrepreneur?
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Awesome recommendations!!!! Gonna add it to my pile.
The seven habits of highly effective people! That’s appropriately positioned as the first
Some of them are in my list as well. Thank you for sharing!
Added them to my tbr! Going to get my hand on thses babies this pay day <3
I have read only two books in the list. More books to go. Amazing post by the way.
Thanks for reading.
Amazing collection of books ? you’ve presented here. Will definitely add them to my tbr list! Thank you
Thanks for reading.
Nice suggestions, I have read a few of these so relatable snd adore the choice
Thanks for reading.
Wonderful list Pragnya. I like the 7 habits and 4 hour work week and lean startup a lot
Yay! Thanks for reading.
Outliers is one of my favorite too. After reading your blog I am really looking forward to read more from your list.
That’s amazing Maria. Thanks for reading.
Some impressive books, informative post and great compilation.
Thanks for reading.
I have read first three books mentioned in the list and totally love them
Have read Alchemist and 7 habits is waiting in my library to be read. Thanks for other book recommendations.
Wow all these books seems so inspiring and must read ….you have really complied great list here
that’s a great compilation of books . I’ve read “The Alchemist” ans absolutely loved it .
Thanks for reading.
This is the ultimate list for entrepreneurs, I have read half of them and added the rest to my reading list.
The first one on the list – 7 habits – is my number 1 recommendation to everyone. Not just for work but for general life. I love that book. As a teen, my dad had got me 7 habits of highly effective teens and it honestly left such an impact. Theres one for kids too.
That’s really nice post with the much needed list.. I am going to save it for reading all
I have been hearing alot about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I am not an entrepreneur but I heard it is a good book to read. Gotta read!
I have read only one book here
Wow that’s a great list, I have read the Alchemist and have heard about a few others too. I will add these books in my reading list. Thanks for sharing Pragnya!
Glad to hear that Neha!
That’s a good list Pragnya! Some well-known and some new books for me. I’ve only read The Alchemist from these, and I loved it.
The list is really impressive. Adding few of them to my tbr
This article is really helpful! Thanks for the list.
Really interesting mix of book recommendations. Thank you dear.
I often say, books are man’s second best friend (first place already taken over by furry love). Haven’t read these books, but I am sure can recommend to my friends who are into such need. Great list.
Thanks for sharing the list. Definitely adding them to my TBR pile.
I have been always hesitant to pick non-fiction book. Heard a lot about Alchemist still I am afraid I will never pick it up. But will surely recommend these books to my entrepreneur friends.
I haven’t read any of them but thanks for sharing a great consolidated list.
This is an amazing list. I would’ve suggested almost all of these books too <3
I haven’t read the books except ‘The Alchemist’! This article provides a good list for any aspiring entrepreneur who can benefit from the books! Great Work!
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Great list. I know some books. I have read them. If you want to start a business (which you can do in a day) and you’re a first-time entrepreneur, it’s hard to know the things you don’t know you need to know. Unfortunately, learning how to start and build a business by trial and error can be really expensive — so let’s make sure you’re as prepared as possible. reading books suggested by you as an investment, one that will pay off for years and years to come. Starting a business is easy. Building a successful business is hard: It can take years of hard work, effort, and perseverance and these books will surely be of great motivation.
These are the hell collection of best books
You nailed it girl
Must read post
Very very good
Honestly, I had few more Anurag. But trimmed list to 10. Thanks for reading.
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Such an amazing list of books. I absolutely want to read the 7 habits of highly effective people and i will do so soon.
Oh my god! I really need to add these titles to my TBR! amazing compilation!
Thank you for reading and compliment
Great recommendations! Will read it some day! 🙂
Yay! Have fun reading
Adding to my list!
Great!
I didn’t read them, Thanks for sharing. I am adding to my reading list.
You might like a few from here. Happy reading