What are some great business books?
Books are the ultimate source of knowledge. Reading books can enlighten and inspire you in ways that you didn’t know were possible. Books can improve your grasp of any subject, be it history, language, politics, or science. Reading is essential to living a better life, and I believe everyone must regularly read good books. Here are great business books to help you become successful in your career, business, and life.
“The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries
Lean Startup has helped us cut our time to market by a significant margin. We are significantly more efficient and can get products to market sooner by embracing the iterative process of lean startup.
Using lean startup for new feature development has also allowed us to validate customer interest much quicker, which ultimately means we create features that customers want, rather than features they don’t.
‘Emotional Intelligence 2.0’ by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
I can’t stress enough how helpful this book has been to me.
It is a quick read, but it packs a powerful punch. I am not done with the book, and I have already noticed great changes in my attitude and my approach towards people around me.
This book has even given me the tools to tackle some of the biggest barriers I’ve faced in my life, and I plan on keeping this book as one of my top resources in my libraries.
How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
I have always had trouble communicating with people. I found it difficult, to be honest with others and myself.
This book helped me see things from a different perspective, which has ultimately helped me talk openly about my feelings without being abrasive or rude.
I also learned how to accept others for who they are instead of being offended by their behavior. Overall, this has been an experience, and I am so thankful I can read this book!
This book has given me a new perspective on how I should be living my life. It’s the first self-help book that I have ever read that I felt didn’t make me feel like a bad person for not being perfect. It’s funny, it’s real, and it’s actually helpful. Brene Brown is awesome and this book is awesome.
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
I think the book is so much more than just a business book. We must integrate our careers and lives to be effective not only at work but also in our personal lives. My favorite part of the book is the list of questions at the end of each chapter. They make you think and reflect on things that are important in life. I was very blown away by the style of the writing. It is fun and engaging but also filled with great actionable stuff. I like the focus on action.
“Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” by Jim Collins and Jerry I Porras
“Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” by Jim Collins and Jerry I Porras
The book is very well written and very easy to understand. I highly recommend it to anyone in the business of managing people or vision.
I love the book’s focus on this simple principle throughout the entire process, which is how to bring out the best in people.
I thought it was a very well-written and concise book. I thought it was worth my time and money.
“Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder” by Arianna Huffington
Arianna offers some practical advice on how to achieve a healthy work-life balance and helps you recognize the value of taking time for yourself.
I am a very busy person, and sometimes I feel like the harder I work, the less I get done. This book has helped me to prioritize my life and my time.
Highly recommend! If you’re a person who lacks a lot of time but wants to be happy and have a balanced life, this book is for you.
‘Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future’ by Peter Thiel
Zero to One is an incredible book that will teach you so much about creating new things. It is a must-read for any aspiring entrepreneur.
Peter Thiel is famous for many things, including co-founding PayPal and investing early in Facebook. He is a contrarian.
In Zero to One, he writes about the importance of doing something new or different from everyone else, of going beyond what everyone else thinks is possible.
‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ Timothy Ferriss
Anyone feeling like they aren’t being fulfilled would benefit from this book, whether you are an entrepreneur or a business owner.
I thought this book was a great read. Having taken the entrepreneur journey, I know there are so many distractions and negative aspects of your life that can get in the way of your success.
This book helps put everything into perspective and helps you focus on the things that are important. I will be recommending this to all my friends. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to break out of their comfort zone and create an exciting future.
Conclusion
Each one of these books is a great resource for anyone who has a desire to grow in your professional and personal life. Go out there find a calm place to sit and read these books.
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Negou Seid is a Software Engineer, Business owner and loves writing useful blogs.
