 8 books to read to be a successful entrepreneur Do you know why you should even consider reading books as an entrepreneur? According to Jim Rahn, an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker, reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary. Also according to Dr. Seuss, an American children's author, political cartoonist and screenwriter, the more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you'll learn, the more places you will go. Reading exposes you to a lot of facts and information that has been discovered by people beyond your reach. So, how best can you get these pieces of information when you won't ordinarily be able to reach the orders of these books? I am sure we can all agree at this point that reading is the only way. Also, according to Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath and one of the founding fathers of the United States, an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. If all these great leaders acknowledge the importance of reading, isn't that a clue to one of the numerous success secrets we should hold on to? Yes, now you get it. In this video, I'll share with you 8 books to read to be a successful entrepreneur. This, I believe, will help you become a successful person. If you're new here, consider subscribing so that you won't miss other interesting videos like this. 1. Built to Last Successful habits of visionary companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Poros. Have you ever heard of Jeff Bezos? Oh, okay, maybe not. But surely you've heard of Amazon. Well, Bezos is the CEO of Amazon and according to this super successful entrepreneur, Built to Last is his favorite business book. Guess what? This book helped him become one of the richest people in the world today. In this book, authors Jim Collins and Jerry Poros dig from a six-year research project examining the common practices of the most outstanding companies. This book examines hundreds of real-life examples of successful brands and also provides framework to help entrepreneurs of all levels build a prosperous organization. 2. Business Adventures 12 classic tales from the world of Wall Street by John Brooks. Brooks compiled 12 New York articles showcasing the formation of the modern American corporation in this book. Although some of the experiences date back to the 60s, the rules for running a strong business and creating value remain the same. According to Bill Gates, who described this book as the best business book he has ever read, Business Adventures is as much about the strengths and weaknesses of leaders in challenging circumstances as it is about the particulars of one business or another. And oh, it is also one of Warren Buffett's favorite books. 3. The Lean Startup How today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses by Eric Rees. It's quite sad that today entrepreneurs have innovative ideas but most times lack the tools that are necessary to build an enduring business. In this book, Rees shared his experience about how his first startup failed, how he learned from his experience and then went on to build a multi-millionaire company. Also, Rees talks about the five principles that are critical to the success of a startup and what makes a startup a lean one. 4. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Successful people leave by certain standards and habits that determine the quality of their lives. To develop these habits, one needs to follow a well-defined and proven path. In this book, Covey outlines his path for you to follow. Also, the book examines a holistic principle-centered approach to solving personal and professional problems. 5. Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout In this book, the authors George Stalk and Thomas Hout outlined with real-life case studies how leading companies manage their time, describing how time management strategies can make an outstanding difference between success and failure. 6. The Entrepreneur's Book of Actions by Rich Powers The journey of entrepreneurship can be pretty intimidating, as entrepreneurs constantly try to look for ways to grow themselves and develop their business as well. In this book, however, Rich Powers explores tactics and exercises to help entrepreneurs enjoy a much less intimidating journey. Also, this book will help you unleash your potential and experience true personal growth that will help you in developing a good business strategy and other business-related endeavors. 7. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Have you ever heard of the man Steve Jobs? He was an American business magnet, entrepreneur and investor. Hold on, there's more. He was the chairman, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Inc. In case you are wondering why you need to read his biography, as an aspiring entrepreneur, you see, Steve Jobs' story is a tale of creativity, struggle, success and redemption. Entrepreneurs can also learn from Jobs' mistakes, especially when it comes to dealing with friends and colleagues. What we define as success and the price we pay for success, is it too high and is it even worth it? The story of Jobs will teach you more about that in this book. 8. High Output Management by Andy Groove This book, written by the former chairman and CEO of Intel, Andy Groove, describes his management process, which is centered on accomplishments and outputs, not activities. Groove covers several topics that will help you spend your time well and drive output in your company. Some of the topics explored include how to spot bottlenecks in your operations, how to hire and coach a stellar team, how to monitor management success and how to help your team make the most effective use of their time. Even if you don't run an entire company just yet, Groove's book will teach you how to become an effective manager and yield high output at work. Remember Jim Ron's words, reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary. As an entrepreneur who aspires to succeed, you have to be willing to learn from other successful entrepreneurs and reading is one of the best ways to learn and develop oneself. The more you learn and develop yourself, the better your chances of becoming successful. Walt Disney, the pioneer of the American animation industry, the Walt Disney Company, said an I quote, There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island. Thank you so much for watching our videos. 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