The best 100 Entrepreneurship books

Entrepreneurship is a dynamic field where innovation and risk-taking play crucial roles in shaping success. Our carefully curated book list on entrepreneurship offers valuable insights into the mindset, strategies, and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to dive deeper into this captivating subject.

Explore these empowering reads to gain actionable advice, real-life examples, and inspiration to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Ready to equip yourself with the knowledge and motivation needed to thrive in the world of entrepreneurship? Let's dive in!

The best 100 Entrepreneurship books
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Entrepreneurship Books: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

The Lean Startup

Eric Ries
How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses
4.6 (1,348 ratings)
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What's The Lean Startup about?

The Lean Startup (2011) helps start-ups and tech companies develop sustainable business models. It advocates continuous rapid prototyping and focusing on customer-feedback data.

The method is based on the concepts of lean manufacturing and agile development, and its efficacy is backed up by case studies from the last few decades.

Who should read The Lean Startup?

  • Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and/or in starting their own company
  • Anyone interested in quick product development and testing
  • Founders, managers and employees in tech companies

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Entrepreneurship Books: Start-up of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha

Start-up of You

Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career
4.4 (190 ratings)
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What's Start-up of You about?

The Start-Up of You (2012) is a guide to how you can leverage strategies used by start-ups in your own career: being adaptable, building relationships and pursuing breakout opportunities.

In a world where entire industries are being ravaged by global competition and traditional career paths are fast becoming dead-ends, everyone needs to hustle like an entrepreneur.

Who should read Start-up of You?

  • Anyone who wants to understand what the right career is for them and how to achieve it
  • Professionals who are considering a career or industry change
  • Professionals who want to leverage their network more effectively

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Entrepreneurship Books: The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

The $100 Startup

Chris Guillebeau
Fire Your Boss, Do What You Love and Work Better to Live More
4.4 (317 ratings)
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What's The $100 Startup about?

The $100 Startup is a guide for people who want to leave their nine-to-five jobs to start their own business. Drawing from case studies of 50 entrepreneurs who have started microbusinesses with $100 or less, Guillebeau gives advice and tools on how to successfully define and sell a product, as well as how to grow your business from there.

Who should read The $100 Startup?

  • Anyone who has ever thought of starting their own company
  • Anyone interested in successful small-business ideas
  • Anyone who wants to grow their microbusiness and increase their income

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Entrepreneurship Books: First, Break all the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman

First, Break all the Rules

Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman
What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
4.2 (161 ratings)
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What's First, Break all the Rules about?

First, Break all the Rules (1999) shows how great management differs from conventional approaches. The authors demonstrate how some commonly held notions about career and management are actually misleading. Based on interviews conducted with successful managers (research that the authors did for Gallup) the book introduces its readers to the key notions that great managers – those who get their employees to achieve performance excellence – use in their jobs.

Who should read First, Break all the Rules?

  • Anyone who wants to understand what jobs they might be best suited to
  • Anyone who wants to better understand their manager’s staffing decisions
  • Unit leaders, managers, human resource professionals

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Entrepreneurship Books: Inspired by Marty Cagan

Inspired

Marty Cagan
How To Create Products Customers Love
4.4 (556 ratings)
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What's Inspired about?

Inspired describes the best practices of creating successful software products and explains the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them. The lessons are applicable in a range of product environments, from fledgling start-ups to large corporations.

Who should read Inspired?

  • Anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes view of how great software products are created
  • Anyone working or wishing to work in software product management
  • Anyone hoping to build innovative software products

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Entrepreneurship Books: Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter Drucker

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Peter Drucker
4.2 (89 ratings)
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What's Innovation and Entrepreneurship about?

Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2006) demonstrates how to be innovative and reveals strategies that create customers for your innovation. It shows how entrepreneurship can be learned and implemented by anyone and how entrepreneurial skills can be used not just in new ventures but in established corporations.

Who should read Innovation and Entrepreneurship?

  • Entrepreneurs and anyone interested in entrepreneurship
  • Senior managers in large companies
  • Anyone with a great idea for a new product or service

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Ben Horowitz
Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers
4.3 (522 ratings)
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What's The Hard Thing About Hard Things about?

These blinks explain why the job of a CEO is among the toughest and loneliest in the world, and how you can survive all the stress and heartache involved.

Who should read The Hard Thing About Hard Things?

  • Present or future CEOs and founders
  • Anyone who wants to understand how businesses are run successfully
  • Anyone who is ever in a position where they have to hire or fire someone

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Entrepreneurship Books: Make Your Mark by Jocelyn K. Glei

Make Your Mark

Jocelyn K. Glei
The Creative’s Guide to Building a Business with Impact
4.2 (61 ratings)
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What's Make Your Mark about?

Make Your Mark features the wisdom and tips of 21 of the most successful entrepreneurs and creatives of the last few years. These artists, coders, developers and writers share the secrets and ideas that have helped them take their respective markets by storm.

Who should read Make Your Mark?

  • People working in the creative industry
  • Anyone looking to turn their creative skills into a business
  • Leaders, managers and CEOs

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door

Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy
3.9 (474 ratings)
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What's The Millionaire Next Door about?

Drawing from personal interviews, The Millionaire Next Door (1996) reveals that many millionaires’ daily lives are a far cry from the stereotype of luxury cars, mansions and private jets. Yet this book also disproves the belief that becoming a millionaire is difficult – anyone can learn not only how to become rich but also stay rich.

Who should read The Millionaire Next Door?

  • People who want to become wealthy
  • Millionaires struggling to hold on to their cash
  • Social scientists studying the habits of affluent people

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Entrepreneurship Books: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield

Do the Work

Steven Pressfield
Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way
4.2 (233 ratings)
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What's Do the Work about?

Do the Work (2011) outlines ways to help you conquer your fears, stop procrastinating and accomplish the things you've long desired. Learn about the many ways you can fight resistance, the negative internal force that tries to stop all of us from reaching our goals.

Who should read Do the Work?

  • Anyone struggling to finish their masterpiece
  • Entrepreneurs unsure of how to put their ideas into practice
  • Artists and freelancers looking for ways to overcome distractions

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Startup Playbook by David S. Kidder

The Startup Playbook

David S. Kidder
Secrets of the Fastest-Growing Startups from Their Founding Entrepreneurs
3.8 (242 ratings)
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What's The Startup Playbook about?

The Startup-Playbook (2012) gives you business-building tips straight from the founders of some of the world’s biggest start-ups. By conducting interviews with the founders of companies like LinkedIn and Spanx, the author uncovers what you need to do to make it big.

Who should read The Startup Playbook?

  • Current and aspiring start-up founders
  • People interested in running a successful business

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick

The Mom Test

Rob Fitzpatrick
How to Talk to Customers and Learn If Your Business is a Good Idea When Everyone is Lying to You
3.8 (225 ratings)
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What's The Mom Test about?

The two most important types of conversation you’ll have when founding a business are those with potential customers and those with potential investors. The Mom Test (2013) offers advice on nailing the information you really need from these meetings, and ensuring your business has the best possible foundation for success.

Who should read The Mom Test?

  • Entrepreneurs just starting out
  • Anyone with a business idea
  • Anyone interested in customer communication

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Self-Made Billionaire Effect by John Sviokla and Mitch Cohen

The Self-Made Billionaire Effect

John Sviokla and Mitch Cohen
How Extreme Producers Create Massive Value
4.0 (195 ratings)
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What's The Self-Made Billionaire Effect about?

The Self-Made Billionaire Effect (2014) reveals the secrets behind the world’s most successful companies and entrepreneurs. These blinks show that it isn’t luck, age or external factors that got some of the world’s wealthiest people where they are today. Find out how self-made billionaires became masters of duality by integrating imagination and design, and juggling opposing ideas.

Who should read The Self-Made Billionaire Effect?

  • Entrepreneurs looking for fresh ideas and perspectives
  • Anyone interested in billionaire success stories
  • People looking for successful business tips

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Entrepreneurship Books: Idea to Execution by Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg

Idea to Execution

Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg
How to Optimize, Automate and Outsource Everything in Your Business
4.2 (96 ratings)
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What's Idea to Execution about?

Based on the true story of two friends who founded a company overnight with zero cash investment and built it up over the following year, Idea to Execution (2016) is about the everyday challenges entrepreneurs face when launching a start-up. These blinks show you the steps to success, from sketching a business plan to putting tools in place that optimize your company’s performance numbers.

Who should read Idea to Execution?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs with limited capital
  • Virtual assistants looking for ways to optimize performance
  • Productivity enthusiasts who use apps to reach personal and professional goals
  • Small business owners and employees of large corporations who want a different way of getting things done

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Entrepreneurship Books: Blue Ocean Shift by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne

Blue Ocean Shift

W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
Beyond Competing – Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth
4.4 (217 ratings)
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What's Blue Ocean Shift about?

Blue Ocean Shift (2017) is a step-by-step guide to moving past competition in an overcrowded industry. These blinks, based on decades of the authors’ practical experience, explain why you should endeavor to make competition obsolete and how you can open up whole new worlds of opportunity.

Who should read Blue Ocean Shift?

  • Entrepreneurs, managers, CEOs and business leaders
  • Small business owners
  • Business scholars and theorists of competition and market strategy

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Entrepreneurship Books: Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh

Blitzscaling

Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh
The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies
4.4 (247 ratings)
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What's Blitzscaling about?

Blitzscaling (2018) looks at a revolutionary development in the business world – one that’s so unprecedented, a new word had to be invented for it. It’s the process whereby companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon began as small, scrappy start-ups and then rapidly ballooned into world-conquering giants within just a few years. What’s their secret? In a word: blitzscaling. And that, as the title suggests, is what this book is all about.

Who should read Blitzscaling?

  • Start-up dreamers who want to follow in the footsteps of tech-industry giants
  • Investors who want to cash in on the industry’s up-and-coming giants
  • People who have to live in a world shaped by those giants – namely, everyone!

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Entrepreneurship Books: Find Your WHY by Simon Sinek, David Mead and Peter Docker

Find Your WHY

Simon Sinek, David Mead and Peter Docker
A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team
4.2 (673 ratings)
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What's Find Your WHY about?

Find Your WHY (2017) offers something that every person and business is looking for: a true purpose. The authors provide strategies and exercises that individuals and teams alike can use to discover their most powerful motivations, and their reasons for getting up in the morning and starting the workday. This is a useful guide if you’re searching for the right job, trying to hire the right employees or hoping to gain a better understanding of yourself and the people you live and work with.

 “I think understanding your own why – your raison d’être – and ensuring your actions are consistent with it is a big part of long-term happiness and fulfillment.” – Ben H, Head of Content at Blinkist

Who should read Find Your WHY?

  • Anyone searching for purpose and direction
  • Entrepreneurs in the early stages of launching their businesses
  • Team leaders who want to set ambitious goals

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Entrepreneurship Books: Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone

Be Obsessed or Be Average

Grant Cardone
4.3 (182 ratings)
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What's Be Obsessed or Be Average about?

Be Obsessed or Be Average (2016) is a guide to living life to its fullest. Cardone offers his unique take on becoming a driven and passionate business leader with the hunger it takes to rank among the best in the world.

Who should read Be Obsessed or Be Average?

  • Entrepreneurs and business leaders
  • Dreamers with ambitious ideas
  • Anyone who wants to make the most of life

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Entrepreneurship Books: Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules by Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules

Napoleon Hill
The Lost Writings
4.6 (448 ratings)
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What's Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules about?

Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules (2009) offers a wide array of tips and life hacks to improve your life and bring you closer to realizing your goals. Author Napoleon Hill developed his techniques – many of which stem from the power of positive thinking – nearly a century ago, but they’re still the cornerstone of many of today’s self-help and personal development theories.

Who should read Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules?

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Students of business and marketing
  • Readers who want to develop better habits

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Entrepreneurship Books: The CEO Next Door by Elena Botelho and Kim Powell

The CEO Next Door

Elena Botelho and Kim Powell
The Four Behaviors That Transform Ordinary People Into World-Class Leaders
4.3 (199 ratings)
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What's The CEO Next Door about?

The CEO Next Door (2017) takes a look at what separates a good CEO from a great one. Backed up by extensive research headed by the authors, it proposes that ordinary people can become leaders of large, successful companies, and details the steps involved in climbing that corporate ladder.

Who should read The CEO Next Door?

  • Anyone with aspirations to become a CEO
  • Leaders who want to improve their management skills
  • Entrepreneurs looking for advice on how to run a business

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Entrepreneurship Books: Measure What Matters by John Doerr

Measure What Matters

John Doerr
How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs
4.4 (741 ratings)
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What's Measure What Matters about?

Measure What Matters (2018) chronicles John Doerr’s lifelong journey of helping organizations implement objectives and key results – otherwise known as OKRs. With the help of OKRs, companies like Google and nonprofits like the Gates Foundation have been able to transform the way they set goals to reach new heights.

Who should read Measure What Matters?

  • CEOs and managers looking to drive their organization’s growth
  • Founders looking to implement a healthy, transparent workplace culture right from the get-go
  • Employees sick of annual performance reviews

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Entrepreneurship Books: Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO by Beverly E. Jones

Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

Beverly E. Jones
50 Indispensable Tips to Help You Stay Afloat, Bounce Back, and Get Ahead at Work
4.2 (192 ratings)
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What's Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO about?

People used to follow a straightforward path in their careers from education to steady employment and on to retirement. But the world has changed, and it’s more important than ever to know how to adapt. In Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO (2015), Beverly E. Jones outlines her tips for becoming a more agile, resilient professional in charge of her or his career.

Who should read Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO?

  • Careerists
  • Young people entering the professional world
  • Experienced professionals looking to make a change

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Entrepreneurship Books: Lost and Founder by Rand Fishkin

Lost and Founder

Rand Fishkin
A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World
4.2 (87 ratings)
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What's Lost and Founder about?

Lost and Founder (2018) is a hands-on guide to getting your startup off the ground. Written by the founder of a company that’s already made it and packed with cheat codes and hacks, this is the ultimate insider’s playbook of strategies and tactics for struggling founders and would-be innovators.

Who should read Lost and Founder?

  • Aspiring startup founders
  • Entrepreneurs looking for insider tips
  • Anyone fascinated by the world of business

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Entrepreneurship Books: On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis

On Grand Strategy

John Lewis Gaddis
4.1 (246 ratings)
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What's On Grand Strategy about?

On Grand Strategy (2018) takes case studies from throughout history, including ancient Rome and the Cold War, to examine the common characteristics of the world’s best leaders. Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Lewis Gaddis also looks at the common mistakes made over the years which have brought even the mightiest of leaders to their knees.

Who should read On Grand Strategy?

  • History and military buffs
  • Anyone interested in the best leadership qualities
  • Managers, CEOs and other leaders

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Entrepreneurship Books: Secrets of Sand Hill Road by Scott Kupor

Secrets of Sand Hill Road

Scott Kupor
Venture Capital and How to Get It
4.3 (223 ratings)
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What's Secrets of Sand Hill Road about?

Secrets of Sand Hill Road (2019) unveils the inner workings of one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic streets. Many of the area’s top venture capital firms are located here and have played a part in funding some of the biggest names in tech today. VC insider Scott Kupor has worked with many of them, and these blinks share their secrets – allowing the rest of us to decipher the mystery of venture capital, how to get it and why it can make or break a company.

Who should read Secrets of Sand Hill Road?

  • Founders and CEOs seeking advice on how to navigate the world of venture capital
  • Beginner venture capitalists looking for wisdom from an industry veteran
  • Tech enthusiasts curious about how their favorite apps came to fruition

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

The Infinite Game

Simon Sinek
4.6 (756 ratings)
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What's The Infinite Game about?

The Infinite Game (2019) is a guidebook to help today’s business leaders get back on the right track to building companies that will last for generations to come. It points out the many pitfalls that leaders fall into in the pursuit of short-term gains and shows how they can put the focus back on practices that lead to strength and stability, as well as more revenue.  

Who should read The Infinite Game?

  • Entrepreneurs and CEOs
  • Managers, supervisors and anyone looking for leadership tips
  • People curious about what makes a long-running business last

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Entrepreneurship Books: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

Profit First

Mike Michalowicz
Transform Your Business From a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
4.5 (497 ratings)
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What's Profit First about?

Profit First (2014) lays out the practical steps entrepreneurs can take to immediately see a positive difference in their bank accounts. These blinks explain how traditional accounting stands between businesses and the profits their owners dream of, and proposes a new approach that guarantees consistent profitability.   

Who should read Profit First?

  • Struggling entrepreneurs who want to turn their businesses around
  • Successful business owners looking to take their profits to the next level
  • Accountants and financial managers interested in learning new methods

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Entrepreneurship Books: Elevate by Joseph Deitch

Elevate

Joseph Deitch
An Essential Guide to Life
4.1 (426 ratings)
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What's Elevate about?

Elevate (2018) is an indispensable guide to upping your game and living your life to the fullest. Whether you’re looking for a career boost or want to bring more meaning and joy into your private affairs, these blinks contain an arsenal of tips and tricks to help you take things to the next level.

Who should read Elevate?

  • Anyone looking to learn important skills for entrepreneurship
  • Anyone who wants to feel more motivated
  • Anyone who wants to enjoy more success and fun in life

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Entrepreneurship Books: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

John C. Maxwell
Live Them and Reach Your Potential
4.6 (453 ratings)
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What's The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth about?

In The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (2012), leadership guru John C. Maxwell shares his secrets to self-development. He reveals that personal growth needs to be actively cultivated; it doesn’t just happen by itself. By discovering your key values, working out a strategy, and taking small actions every day, you can accelerate your personal growth – and live a life full of joy, adventure, and satisfaction.

Who should read The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth?

  • Up-and-coming professionals interested in developing their leadership skills
  • Thoughtful individuals experiencing a life transition
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to learn how to grow their businesses

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Entrepreneurship Books: Sun Tzu and the Art of Business by Mark R. McNeilly

Sun Tzu and the Art of Business

Mark R. McNeilly
Six Strategic Principles for Managers
4.5 (320 ratings)
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What's Sun Tzu and the Art of Business about?

Sun Tzu and the Art of Business (1996) explains how ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu’s classic text The Art of War applies to the hyper-competitive environment of modern business. These blinks explore how business leaders can integrate Sun Tzu’s battle strategies into their own plans for market domination.

Who should read Sun Tzu and the Art of Business?

  • Entrepreneurs hoping to disrupt their industry
  • Strategy consultants wanting a new angle
  • Business students looking for fresh insights

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Entrepreneurship Books: Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz

Clockwork

Mike Michalowicz
Design Your Business to Run Itself
4.7 (169 ratings)
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What's Clockwork about?

Clockwork (2018) explains how entrepreneurs can grow their enterprises without sacrificing their sanity. The trick is implementing smart systems and standard operating procedures that allow your business to run like clockwork without your constant input, freeing you up to tackle the challenges or embrace the opportunities that come your way.

Who should read Clockwork?

  • Anyone dreaming of starting a small business
  • Solopreneurs who are ready to scale in an intelligent way
  • Entrepreneurs who can’t exactly remember the last time they took a vacation

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Entrepreneurship Books: Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 by Jim Collins and Bill Lazier

Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0

Jim Collins and Bill Lazier
Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company
4.5 (151 ratings)
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What's Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 about?

Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 (2020) updates Jim Collins and Bill Lazier’s essential 1992 business handbook, Beyond Entrepreneurship for the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and innovators of today. This new edition combines the timeless business advice and strategy of the original text, supplemented with cutting-edge insights and case studies pertinent to today’s business world.

Who should read Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0?

  • Office drones who want to break out of their nine-to-five
  • Fledgling start-up founders wondering where to, well, start
  • Successful entrepreneurs looking to scale up to the big time

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Entrepreneurship Books: Testing Business Ideas by David J. Bland and Alexander Osterwalder

Testing Business Ideas

David J. Bland and Alexander Osterwalder
A Field Guide for Rapid Experimentation
4.4 (127 ratings)
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What's Testing Business Ideas about?

Testing Business Ideas (2021) explores how entrepreneurs can use experimentation to give their new venture the best chance of success. It outlines the rationale behind testing, and describes a framework for deciding how to proceed. 

Who should read Testing Business Ideas?

  • Anyone working at a small company or start-up
  • Entrepreneurs hoping to turn their big idea into a profitable venture 
  • Business students looking for fresh insights

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy

The Gap and the Gain

Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy
The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
4.6 (1,845 ratings)
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What's The Gap and the Gain about?

The Gap and the Gain (2021) is a guide to finding happiness and fulfillment inside yourself, instead of constantly hunting for external affirmation. By learning to define your own standards of success, and by measuring your achievement backward, you’ll appreciate how much progress you’ve actually made, and experience renewed motivation in every area of your life.

Who should read The Gap and the Gain?

  • Undermotivated entrepreneurs 
  • Successful but unfulfilled business people
  • Persistent ruminators who want to learn how to think positively

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Entrepreneurship Books: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy

Who Not How

Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy
The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork
4.5 (575 ratings)
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What's Who Not How about?

Who Not How (2020) introduces a new way of thinking about entrepreneurship, goal setting, and collaboration. Developed by business coach Dan Sullivan, the Who Not How mindset shows the importance of delegating tasks to others. By inviting them to help you achieve your goals, you’ll gain more free time, increase your income, and develop valuable, lasting professional relationships.

Who should read Who Not How?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to realize a business idea
  • Burned-out professionals with a desire for more free time
  • Perfectionists on the hunt for procrastination cures

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Entrepreneurship Books: Partnering by Jean Oelwang

Partnering

Jean Oelwang
How to Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen
4.2 (254 ratings)
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What's Partnering about?

Partnering (2022) looks at what it takes to develop deep connections in both business and personal relationships. Drawing from interviews with some of the world’s most legendary partnerships, including Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel, and the collective which saved the ozone, these blinks are a guide through the six principles of connection which can elevate your relationships and make an impact on the world.

Who should read Partnering?

  • Entrepreneurs
  • People who are married or in a romantic partnership
  • Anyone seeking to deepen their relationships

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

The Innovator’s Dilemma

Clayton Christensen
When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
4.4 (595 ratings)
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What's The Innovator’s Dilemma about?

The Innovator’s Dilemma explains why so many well-established companies fail dismally when faced with the emerging markets they create. This Blink focuses on one of the book’s central themes: disruptive innovation.

Who should read The Innovator’s Dilemma?

  • Anyone interested in why big companies are so vulnerable to disruptive technologies
  • Business executives
  • Anyone who wants to take advantage of technological innovations

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Entrepreneurship Books: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

The 48 Laws of Power

Robert Greene
4.1 (2,077 ratings)
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What's The 48 Laws of Power about?

The 48 Laws of Power (1998) takes an irreverent look at the fundamental characteristics of power – how to understand it, defend against it, and use it to your advantage. This Blink offers compelling insights, backed by historical examples, into the dynamics of competition and control. 

Who should read The 48 Laws of Power?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to gain the upper hand in their market
  • Anybody who wants to acquire power – or protect themselves and others from it
  • People interested in the history of power dynamics

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Entrepreneurship Books: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne

Blue Ocean Strategy

W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne
How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant
4.1 (586 ratings)
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What's Blue Ocean Strategy about?

Blue Ocean Strategy (2004) is a business classic that revolutionized the way companies think about market competition. It explains why some businesses can grow uncontested, while the rest tear each other to bits in a hypercompetitive environment.

Who should read Blue Ocean Strategy?

  • entrepreneurs eager to get ahead of their competition
  • investors deciding which companies to back
  • business students who want to better understand market forces

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Entrepreneurship Books: Zero to One by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters

Zero to One

Peter Thiel with Blake Masters
Notes on Startups, or How to Build The Future
4.6 (1,317 ratings)
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What's Zero to One about?

Zero to One (2014) offers advice to start-up founders. It shows how to establish a monopoly by creating proprietary technology, a strong brand, scalable products, and by using network effects.

Who should read Zero to One?

  • Current and potential start-up founders
  • Anyone interested in why certain start-ups succeed and others fail
  • Investors

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Entrepreneurship Books: How to Grow Your Small Business by Donald Miller

How to Grow Your Small Business

Donald Miller
A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off
4.6 (186 ratings)
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What's How to Grow Your Small Business about?

How to Grow Your Small Business (2023) is your six-step flight plan to guide your business as it takes off. When Don Miller started to take his business to the next level, he realized no-one had written a reliable, step-by-step playbook for growth. Since then, his small home content business has expanded into a $20 million dollar company, so he wrote the book he wished he’d had. 

Who should read How to Grow Your Small Business?

  • Small Business Owners
  • Entrepreneurs 
  • Anyone who spends too much time putting out fires in their business

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Entrepreneurship Books: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

Buy Back Your Time

Dan Martell
Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
4.5 (315 ratings)
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What's Buy Back Your Time about?

Buy Back Your Time (2023) teaches entrepreneurs how to hire the right people for the right tasks, so they can free up the time they need to build their empire. Practical advice and success stories guide those who feel stuck in their busy lives out of the tedium of small chores and into the limitless field of pure production.

Who should read Buy Back Your Time?

  • Entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their business
  • Anyone who feels stuck in the daily grind of work
  • Managers trying to find ways to inspire employees

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Entrepreneurship Books: The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib

The 1-Page Marketing Plan

Allan Dib
Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand Out From The Crowd
4.4 (289 ratings)
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What's The 1-Page Marketing Plan about?

The 1-Page Marketing Plan (2018) is a streamlined, step-by-step framework for developing your own customized marketing strategy. With only one page, businesses can build and implement a marketing plan that attracts new customers and drives growth.

Who should read The 1-Page Marketing Plan?

  • Online marketing newbies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Disorganized business owners

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Entrepreneurship Books: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

Unreasonable Hospitality

Will Guidara
The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
4.4 (406 ratings)
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What's Unreasonable Hospitality about?

Unreasonable Hospitality (2022) illustrates how surpassing expectations can take your service-based business to the next level. Through a collection of anecdotes and firsthand experiences, it imparts valuable insights into customer service, as well as employee management.

Who should read Unreasonable Hospitality?

  • Hospitality professionals
  • Anyone in the service industry
  • Business owners and leaders

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Entrepreneurship Books: Myths of Strategy by Jérôme Barthélemy

Myths of Strategy

Jérôme Barthélemy
Dispel the Misconceptions and Deliver a Winning Strategy
4.5 (102 ratings)
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What's Myths of Strategy about?

Myths of Strategy (2022) responds to the oversimplified generalizations of modern business gurus and consultants by debunking assertions about strategy. Using peer-reviewed research, the book holds advice on business strategy to the same stringent standards as other scientific and sociological fields of study.

Who should read Myths of Strategy?

  • Entrepreneurs and business leaders
  • C-Suite executives
  • Business students

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Entrepreneurship Books: 12 Months to $1 Million by Ryan Daniel Moran

12 Months to $1 Million

Ryan Daniel Moran
How to Pick a Winning Product, Build a Real Business, and Become a Seven-Figure Entrepreneur
3.9 (270 ratings)
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What's 12 Months to $1 Million about?

12 Months to $1 Million (2020) serves as your catalyst for creating a seven-figure business within just a year. By uncovering a mixture of pragmatic strategies and hard-earned wisdom, it places you, the aspiring entrepreneur, in the driving seat. Your journey to financial independence and business success starts here.

Who should read 12 Months to $1 Million?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking practical strategies for financial independence
  • Existing business owners aiming to scale their ventures
  • Individuals interested in e-commerce and product innovation

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Entrepreneurship Books: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy

10x Is Easier Than 2x

Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy
How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less
3.9 (476 ratings)
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What's 10x Is Easier Than 2x about?

10x Is Easier Than 2x (2023) is part call to action, part step-by-step guide to a life beyond your wildest dreams. You’ll first be introduced to why 10x is simpler, better, and more fun than 2x, then given a clear road map for immediate implementation.

Who should read 10x Is Easier Than 2x?

  • Burned-out entrepreneurs and business leaders  
  • High achievers wanting to take their personal and professional lives to the next level
  • Anyone seeking direction or motivation

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Entrepreneurship Books: 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer

7 Powers

Hamilton Helmer
The Foundations of Business Strategy
4.5 (214 ratings)
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What's 7 Powers about?

The 7 Powers (2016) is about the strategic positions that have won great success for many companies and brought great failure to others. It gives case studies for each power as well as insights into why these powers did or didn’t work.

Who should read 7 Powers?

  • Entrepreneurs
  • The Executive Suite
  • Business Students

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Toyota Way by Jeffrey K. Liker

The Toyota Way

Jeffrey K. Liker
14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer
4.4 (206 ratings)
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What's The Toyota Way about?

The Toyota Way (2003) delves into Toyota's unique approach to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. It shares the foundational principles that drive Toyota's exceptional operational and organizational culture, emphasizing long-term thinking, respect for people, and problem-solving. These principles have revolutionized business, and have been adapted and applied beyond manufacturing to various sectors and industries.

Who should read The Toyota Way?

  • Anyone curious about Lean Manufacturing 
  • Business leaders seeking process improvement strategies
  • Management students and professionals studying best practices

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Business Of The 21st Century by Robert T. Kiyosaki, John Fleming & Kim Kiyosaki

The Business Of The 21st Century

Robert T. Kiyosaki, John Fleming & Kim Kiyosaki
3.2 (27 ratings)
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What's The Business Of The 21st Century about?

The Business Of The 21st Century (2010) focuses on the transformative power of network marketing. It advocates for the creation of personal wealth through entrepreneurship, emphasizing the shift from traditional employment to innovative, individual-driven business models. It provides insights into leveraging networking and direct sales as tools for financial success and personal growth.

Who should read The Business Of The 21st Century?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in network marketing opportunities
  • Individuals open to non-traditional income streams
  • Employees seeking to control their financial future

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Entrepreneurship Books: 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall

80/20 Sales and Marketing

Perry Marshall
The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More
4.2 (174 ratings)
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What's 80/20 Sales and Marketing about?

80/20 Sales and Marketing (2013) hands you a magic lens so you can zoom in on what truly matters in your business. Uncover how to focus just 20 percent of your efforts to unlock 80 percent of your profit. Get ready to amplify your impact and ditch the grind.

Who should read 80/20 Sales and Marketing?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking efficient growth strategies
  • Salespeople optimizing client outreach
  • Marketers refining campaign effectiveness

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Entrepreneurship Books: Playing to Win by A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin

Playing to Win

A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin
How Strategy Really Works
3.6 (367 ratings)
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What's Playing to Win about?

Playing to Win (2013) introduces a strategic framework that illustrates how companies can achieve success by making deliberate and well-considered choices. It delves into the "Five Choices Framework," detailing essential decisions that leaders must make to develop winning strategies. Using real-world examples, it emphasizes that a disciplined approach to strategy can create sustainable competitive advantage and turn companies into industry leaders.

Who should read Playing to Win?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to refine their business strategy for market dominance
  • Business students curious about practical strategic frameworks used by leading corporations
  • Start-up founders looking to position their ventures for success in competitive markets

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Entrepreneurship Books: Unscripted by MJ DeMarco

Unscripted

MJ DeMarco
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship
4.2 (59 ratings)
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What's Unscripted about?

Unscripted (2017) exposes societal norms and stories that often trap individuals in unfulfilling lives, mediocrity, and financial dependency. It emphasizes entrepreneurship as a vehicle for breaking free from these constraints, and provides principles for creating a business that generates explosive wealth and life-changing outcomes.

Who should read Unscripted?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance on how to quickly achieve financial freedom
  • Anyone feeling trapped in the 9-to-5 grind
  • Individuals interested in pursuing an early retirement strategy

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Entrepreneurship Books: Nine-Figure Mindset by Brandon Dawson

Nine-Figure Mindset

Brandon Dawson
How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth
3.8 (102 ratings)
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What's Nine-Figure Mindset about?

Nine-Figure Mindset (2023) explores the mindsets and philosophies for building massively successful business empires. Drawing from the real-life experiences of several entrepreneurs, it reveals the blueprint for taking your business and wealth to the next level.

Who should read Nine-Figure Mindset?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs looking for business insights
  • Current business owners seeking exponential growth 
  • Anyone desiring more wealth and life fulfillment

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Entrepreneurship Books: Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti & Karim R. Lakhani

Competing in the Age of AI

Marco Iansiti & Karim R. Lakhani
Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World
3.5 (196 ratings)
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What's Competing in the Age of AI about?

Competing in the Age of AI (2020) unveils a future where AI is the cornerstone of business. It reveals how AI removes age-old business constraints, enabling a quantum leap in scale, scope, and learning. Step into a realm where strategy is reinvented and the economy is reimagined, offering both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges for leaders in the digital epoch.

Who should read Competing in the Age of AI?

  • Tech entrepreneurs seeking to disrupt traditional business models
  • Executives exploring the impact of AI on operational and strategic decisions
  • Business strategists interested in digital transformation and innovation

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Little Book of Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager

The Little Book of Market Wizards

Jack D. Schwager
Lessons from the Greatest Traders
4.3 (66 ratings)
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What's The Little Book of Market Wizards about?

The Little Book of Market Wizards (2014) distills decades of wisdom from iconic traders, sharing key insights on strategy, risk management, and mindset. Based on interviews with hedge fund managers and commodity traders who've generated huge returns, this book is packed with engaging anecdotes to teach you how persistence, flexibility, and emotional discipline will let you excel like the pros. 

Who should read The Little Book of Market Wizards?

  • Aspiring or experienced traders
  • Finance professionals
  • Individuals trading on their own and looking to improve results

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett

The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett
The 33 Laws of Business and Life
4.3 (665 ratings)
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What's The Diary of a CEO about?

The Diary of a CEO (2023) offers a compelling insight into the world of entrepreneurship and personal development. It’s a comprehensive guide that combines reflections, lessons learned, and practical advice. This aims to inspire and guide you in understanding business dynamics, personal development, and the intricacies of becoming an effective leader.

Who should read The Diary of a CEO?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to start or grow a business
  • Professionals and students focused on personal and professional development
  • Anyone searching for mindset shifts and psychological tools to maximize their potential

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Entrepreneurship Books: Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson

Ready, Fire, Aim

Michael Masterson
Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat
3.7 (202 ratings)
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What's Ready, Fire, Aim about?

Ready, Fire, Aim (2007) reveals proven business-building methods for achieving success fast. It also shows how you can duplicate winning strategies across multiple lucrative ventures so you never have to rely on just one. Learn essential entrepreneurial skills and strategies to vastly improve any business endeavor while positioning yourself to enjoy financial freedom.

Who should read Ready, Fire, Aim?

  • Experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Career professionals
  • People working in sales or marketing

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Entrepreneurship Books: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David

Your Next Five Moves

Patrick Bet-David
Master the Art of Business Strategy
4.0 (40 ratings)
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What's Your Next Five Moves about?

Your Next Five Moves (2020) focuses on strategic thinking and how to master the art of anticipating future challenges and opportunities. It provides guidance on clarifying goals, understanding oneself and others, and developing a step-by-step plan to achieve success in business and life.  Through practical insights and actionable strategies, it empowers individuals to think multiple steps ahead and make informed decisions that drive long-term success.

Who should read Your Next Five Moves?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking strategic guidance and business success
  • Business leaders looking to refine their decision-making skills
  • Anyone interested in mastering long-term planning and foresight

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner

The Book on Rental Property Investing

Brandon Turner
How to Create Wealth and Passive Income Through Smart Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing
4.5 (4 ratings)
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What's The Book on Rental Property Investing about?

The Book on Rental Property Investing (2015) shows you how to build lasting wealth through smart real estate investments. With proven strategies for finding profitable deals, maximizing cash flow, and leveraging tax benefits, you’ll gain the insights needed to turn rental properties into reliable financial assets. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, this guide will help you make informed decisions and achieve financial independence.

Who should read The Book on Rental Property Investing?

  • Real estate investors seeking long-term wealth through rental properties
  • Aspiring landlords wanting to maximize cash flow and tax benefits
  • Entrepreneurs exploring creative financing and property management strategies

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Entrepreneurship Books: Choose Your Enemies Wisely by Patrick Bet-David

Choose Your Enemies Wisely

Patrick Bet-David
Business Planning for the Audacious Few
4.1 (68 ratings)
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What's Choose Your Enemies Wisely about?

Choose Your Enemies Wisely (2023) presents a system for creating a practical yet emotional business plan that goes beyond tactics to explore the deeper motivations and vision that drive exponential success. It demonstrates how to harness negative emotions about “enemies” to fuel entrepreneurial fire and achieve ambitious goals.

Who should read Choose Your Enemies Wisely?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to start or rapidly grow a business
  • Business leaders aiming to build a motivated, high-performance company culture
  • Anyone who feels held back by naysayers and wants to prove them wrong

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Idea Is the Easy Part by Brian Dovey

The Idea Is the Easy Part

Brian Dovey
Myths and Realities of the Startup World
4.1 (62 ratings)
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What's The Idea Is the Easy Part about?

The Idea is the Easy Part (2023) offers a refreshing, no-nonsense guide to the entrepreneurial journey, countering common myths about startup success and failure. With insights from decades of firsthand experience, it’s an enthusiastic yet realistic manual for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on making informed decisions at every stage of the startup process, from ideation to execution.

Who should read The Idea Is the Easy Part?

  • Current and aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Anyone wanting to sort the startup fact from fiction 
  • People with big ideas that they want to become a reality

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Entrepreneurship Books: All-in On AI by Tom Davenport & Nitin Mittal

All-in On AI

Tom Davenport & Nitin Mittal
How Smart Companies Win Big with Artificial Intelligence
3.1 (101 ratings)
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What's All-in On AI about?

All-in On AI (2018) unpacks the critical interplay between human skills and artificial intelligence in driving successful business transformation. It contends that organizational culture, leadership, and talent are equally, if not more, crucial as technology.

Who should read All-in On AI?

  • Business transformation leaders 
  • AI enthusiasts 
  • People interested in organizational culture

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Entrepreneurship Books: The ChatGPT Millionaire by Neil Dagger

The ChatGPT Millionaire

Neil Dagger
Making Money Online Has Never Been this EASY
3.1 (147 ratings)
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What's The ChatGPT Millionaire about?

The ChatGPT Millionaire (2024) explores the many ways ChatGPT can help people in the working world. It first explores techniques and tips for using the platform, before detailing a range of ways the AI technology can be useful not only to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers across industries, but also to those looking to set up passive income streams and gain financial freedom. 

Who should read The ChatGPT Millionaire?

  • Anyone interested in making money using ChatGPT
  • Freelancers curious about how ChatGPT can improve productivity
  • Business owners looking to streamline their processes

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Entrepreneurship Books: Uncommon Service by Frances Frei & Anne Morriss

Uncommon Service

Frances Frei & Anne Morriss
How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of Your Business
4.1 (61 ratings)
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What's Uncommon Service about?

Uncommon Service (2012) unveils an innovative approach to conquering the business world. It emphasizes excellence in customer service by making strategic trade-offs and focussing on what the customers value most.

Who should read Uncommon Service?

  • Startup founders
  • Customer relationship managers
  • Strategy consultants

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking by Michael D. Watkins

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking

Michael D. Watkins
Leading Your Organization Into the Future
4.2 (273 ratings)
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What's The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking about?

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking (2024) is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance your leadership skills by focusing on strategic thinking. It identifies six key components of strategic thought: mental agility, pattern recognition, political savvy, problem-solving, systems analysis, and visioning, each essential for recognizing threats and opportunities, establishing priorities, and driving organizational success. Offering a blend of academic insights and practical tools, it aims to develop and nurture your strategic thinking, making it an invaluable resource.

Who should read The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking?

  • Aspiring business leaders seeking strategic skills
  • Executives facing complex organizational challenges
  • Professionals interested in leadership and organizational change

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Entrepreneurship Books: How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs

How to Make a Few Billion Dollars

Brad Jacobs
3.5 (199 ratings)
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What's How to Make a Few Billion Dollars about?

How to Make a Few Billion Dollars (2018) presents an insightful roadmap to assembling a team that's equipped to catapult a company to staggering heights of success. It zeroes in on the art of team building, detailing a multidimensional approach to recruit, manage, and incentivize a high performing squad.

Who should read How to Make a Few Billion Dollars?

  • Aspiring billionaires
  • Business team leaders 
  • HR recruitment specialists

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Entrepreneurship Books: Your First Million by Arlan Hamilton

Your First Million

Arlan Hamilton
Why You Don't Have to Be Born Into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind
3.2 (335 ratings)
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What's Your First Million about?

Your First Million (2020) shines a light on the imperative of establishing multiple revenue streams to cultivate financial resilience. No matter the circumstances, it insists that wealth is accessible to everyone.

Who should read Your First Million?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Economic equality advocates
  • Personal finance enthusiasts

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Entrepreneurship Books: Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

Million Dollar Weekend

Noah Kagan
The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours
3.4 (237 ratings)
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What's Million Dollar Weekend about?

Million Dollar Weekend (2024) offers a deep dive into converting entrepreneurial dreams into concrete successes. Through riveting insights, you’ll be guided on how to overcome the fear of starting, embrace the power of asking, and leverage every rejection as a stepping stone toward your goals. All of this will set you on a path of exponential growth and lasting impact in the entrepreneurial world.

Who should read Million Dollar Weekend?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking practical startup advice
  • Digital marketers looking for growth hacking techniques
  • Small business owners interested in community building

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Entrepreneurship Books: The 12-Week MBA by Nathan Kracklauer & Bjorn Billhardt

The 12-Week MBA

Nathan Kracklauer & Bjorn Billhardt
Learn the Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today
4.2 (109 ratings)
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What's The 12-Week MBA about?

The 12-Week MBA (2024) offers an accelerated path to mastering essential business administration skills and knowledge, traditionally taught in MBA programs, in just three months. It distills critical insights and practical advice for managers and aspiring leaders, aiming to equip them with the tools needed to succeed in the fast-paced business world.

Who should read The 12-Week MBA?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking foundational business knowledge
  • Professionals contemplating an MBA for career advancement
  • Small business owners focusing on growth strategies

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Entrepreneurship Books: SYSTEMology by David Jenyns

SYSTEMology

David Jenyns
Create Time, Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systems
4.2 (99 ratings)
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What's SYSTEMology about?

SYSTEMology (2020) explores the critical importance of creating and implementing efficient systems in businesses to improve productivity and ensure consistency. It provides a step-by-step guide for business owners and managers to design processes that automate and streamline operations to reduce reliance on individual team members and enhance overall performance.

Who should read SYSTEMology?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to reduce hands-on involvement
  • Small business owners seeking to scale or sell
  • Business consultants specializing in systems improvement

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Entrepreneurship Books: AI for Business Leaders by Michael Ramsay

AI for Business Leaders

Michael Ramsay
A Practical Guide to Business Growth and Success
2.9 (109 ratings)
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What's AI for Business Leaders about?

AI for Business Leaders (2023) unveils the transformative power of artificial intelligence in reshaping business strategies, operations, and competitive landscapes. It guides you through integrating AI into your business, offering strategies for overcoming implementation hurdles, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Engage with this comprehensive analysis to unlock AI’s potential in driving your business forward.

Who should read AI for Business Leaders?

  • Tech-savvy entrepreneurs seeking competitive advantages
  • Executives interested in AI-driven operational efficiency
  • Marketing professionals exploring AI for customer engagement

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Entrepreneurship Books: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

Elon Musk

Walter Isaacson
3.9 (210 ratings)
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What's Elon Musk about?

Elon Musk (2023) chronicles the life and work of one of the most influential tech entrepreneurs of the twenty-first century. Covering Musk’s ambitious ventures in electric cars, space exploration, and renewable energy, it provides a rare detailed look into Musk’s unique approach to innovation, as well as the private and professional challenges he’s faced along the way.

Who should read Elon Musk?

  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking inspiration
  • Students of technology and innovation management
  • Fans of Tesla, SpaceX, and Elon Musk

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg

The Education of Millionaires

Michael Ellsberg
Everything You Won't Learn in College About How to Be Successful
4.2 (168 ratings)
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What's The Education of Millionaires about?

The Education of Millionaires (2011) argues that the most critical skills for success aren’t taught in traditional educational institutions. Based on interviews with millionaires and billionaires, it suggests that to thrive in the real world, people need to learn practical skills such as finding great mentors, building a strong network, creating meaningful work, and developing a personal brand.

Who should read The Education of Millionaires?

  • Recent graduates disillusioned with conventional career paths
  • Creatives searching for ways to monetize their talents
  • Anyone feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job and looking for inspiration to bet on themselves

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Entrepreneurship Books: Escaping the Build Trap by Melissa Perri

Escaping the Build Trap

Melissa Perri
How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value
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What's Escaping the Build Trap about?

Escaping the Build Trap (2018) highlights how companies often become fixated on delivering features instead of addressing real customer problems, resulting in wasted resources and missed opportunities. It advocates for a shift toward a product-led approach, where the focus is on creating value and driving meaningful business outcomes. Through the strategies and frameworks presented, organizations can better align product development with customer needs and long-term company goals, fostering sustainable growth and innovation.

Who should read Escaping the Build Trap?

  • Product managers wanting to build smarter, not just faster
  • Leaders looking to boost team effectiveness
  • Anyone frustrated by wasted effort on non-essential features

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Entrepreneurship Books: Life Leverage by Rob Moore

Life Leverage

Rob Moore
How to Get More Done in Less Time, Outsource Everything and Create Your Ideal Mobile Lifestyle
4.2 (134 ratings)
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What's Life Leverage about?

Life Leverage (2016) provides a model for taking full control of your time, energy, and priorities to balance work and free time effectively. By applying leverage principles like outsourcing, automation, and fusing your passion with your profession, you can maximize income while minimizing wasted effort and unhappiness. 

Who should read Life Leverage?

  • Nine-to-five workers ready to break free from the grind
  • Freelancers keen to flex their skills and scale their businesses
  • Founders and entrepreneurs who want to leverage their time and assets

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Entrepreneurship Books: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman

Rocket Fuel

Gino Wickman
The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business
4.3 (14 ratings)
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What's Rocket Fuel about?

Rocket Fuel (2015) explores the powerful dynamic between two critical roles in successful businesses: the Visionary and the Integrator. It delves into how these roles complement each other, ensuring that innovation and inspiration receive the proper structure and follow-through to drive business growth. The guide provides actionable insights for identifying the role into which individuals best fit, and how to harness this relationship to propel a company forward. 

Who should read Rocket Fuel?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking effective business partnership strategies
  • Business leaders aiming for organizational growth
  • Business consultants focusing on leadership development

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Entrepreneurship Books: Built with Purpose by Bill Roark

Built with Purpose

Bill Roark
How Our Employee-Owned Business Changed What it Means to Work and Why
3.6 (11 ratings)
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What's Built with Purpose about?

Built with Purpose (2024) chronicles the development of Torch Technologies from a defense company into a flourishing conglomerate under Starfish Holdings, illustrating a business model that enriches and empowers its employee-owners while making significant community contributions. Showcasing Torch’s sustainable business practices, it challenges outdated models focused solely on enriching a few founders.

Who should read Built with Purpose?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking sustainable, employee-focused business models
  • Business leaders interested in long-term company growth
  • Anyone curious about innovative corporate philanthropy practices

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Entrepreneurship Books: Brave New Words by Salman Khan

Brave New Words

Salman Khan
How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)
4.1 (45 ratings)
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What's Brave New Words about?

Brave New Words (2024) delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of our lives, from education and work to healthcare and scientific research. It navigates the ethical challenges surrounding advanced AI while presenting an optimistic outlook on its potential to drive innovation and improve the human condition.

Who should read Brave New Words?

  • Curious minds interested in the future of learning and the potential impact of AI on education
  • Those pondering how AI may reshape the job market, and what skills are needed to thrive
  • Anyone interested in the potential  long-term impacts of AI on humanity

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Venture Mindset by Ilya Strebulaev, Alex Dang

The Venture Mindset

Ilya Strebulaev, Alex Dang
How to Make Smarter Bets and Achieve Extraordinary Growth
4.0 (88 ratings)
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What's The Venture Mindset about?

The Venture Mindset (2024) transforms your approach to business with insights inspired by venture capitalists. This guide reveals the secrets behind identifying groundbreaking ideas and making calculated risks, using examples from successful startups like Zoom. You’ll learn how to harness the power of long-term thinking, embrace dissent, and turn failure into a stepping stone for extraordinary success in any industry.

Who should read The Venture Mindset?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking insights into successful startup strategies
  • Investors looking to spot and nurture groundbreaking innovations
  • Business leaders aiming to foster a culture of long-term thinking

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Entrepreneurship Books: Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk

Day Trading Attention

Gary Vaynerchuk
Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World
4.4 (84 ratings)
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What's Day Trading Attention about?

Day Trading Attention (2024) explores innovative advertising strategies tailored to the digital age, emphasizing the importance of social media in building a brand. Geared toward helping you leverage content creation and distribution, it focuses on practical steps for harnessing the power of social media platforms to gain consumer attention effectively.

Who should read Day Trading Attention?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking innovative digital marketing strategies
  • Business owners interested in leveraging social media for growth
  • Marketing professionals aiming to enhance content creation and distribution

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Entrepreneurship Books: Problem Hunting by Brian Long

Problem Hunting

Brian Long
The Tech Startup Textbook
4.1 (69 ratings)
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What's Problem Hunting about?

Problem Hunting (2023) is a comprehensive guide for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, offering practical advice on every aspect of building a startup. It provides step-by-step instructions for finding product-market fit, developing products, marketing, assembling a team, and securing funding. Drawing on the experiences of successful tech companies, it serves as a valuable reference for navigating the complexities of launching and scaling a business.

Who should read Problem Hunting?

  • Aspiring tech entrepreneurs seeking practical startup advice
  • Tech industry professionals interested in product development
  • Investors and venture capitalists evaluating new startups

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Whole Story by John Mackey

The Whole Story

John Mackey
Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism
4.3 (109 ratings)
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What's The Whole Story about?

The Whole Story (2024), offers a candid account of Whole Foods Market’s journey from a small natural foods store to a global retail giant. It interweaves personal reflections with business insights, chronicling the challenges and triumphs that shaped both the company and the natural foods industry as a whole.

Who should read The Whole Story?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those in the natural foods or retail sectors
  • Health-conscious consumers curious about the origins of the organic food movement
  • Anyone interested in the history and evolution of American food culture

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Entrepreneurship Books: Building Your Money Machine with ChatGPT by Larry Wheeler

Building Your Money Machine with ChatGPT

Larry Wheeler
Use AI to Generate Ideas, Automate Marketing, and Build Profits
3.4 (256 ratings)
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What's Building Your Money Machine with ChatGPT about?

Building Your Money Machine with ChatGPT (2024) opens up new possibilities for online business using AI to streamline tasks and spark creativity. It shows you how ChatGPT can assist in automating your marketing, generating fresh ideas, and increasing productivity. This guide is your key to transforming AI into a valuable business partner.

Who should read Building Your Money Machine with ChatGPT?

  • Small business owners seeking AI-driven marketing and productivity enhancements
  • Freelancers looking to streamline tasks and boost creativity
  • Entrepreneurs exploring innovative tools to grow their online presence

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Entrepreneurship Books: Extremely Hardcore by Zoë Schiffer

Extremely Hardcore

Zoë Schiffer
Inside Elon Musk's Twitter
3.6 (169 ratings)
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What's Extremely Hardcore about?

Extremely Hardcore (2024) offers a behind-the-scenes look into a pivotal moment in tech history: Elon Musk's high-stakes takeover of Twitter. It offers insights into his unorthodox management style and the profound effects it had on the company and its workforce.

Who should read Extremely Hardcore?

  • Anyone interested in a Silicon Valley exposé 
  • People curious about Elon Musk
  • Former Twitter users wondering what happened to their platform

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Resilient Culture by Liane Stephan, Silke Rupprecht, Chris Tamdjidi, Michael Richards

The Resilient Culture

Liane Stephan, Silke Rupprecht, Chris Tamdjidi, Michael Richards
How Collective Resilience Leads to Business Success
4.2 (11 ratings)
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What's The Resilient Culture about?

The Resilient Culture (2024) provides a practical guide to building resilience within organizations, emphasizing the importance of productive, collaborative, and innovative cultures. It leverages decades of corporate and academic expertise to help businesses achieve lasting success.

Who should read The Resilient Culture?

  • Business leaders seeking strategies to enhance organizational resilience
  • HR professionals interested in practical frameworks for improving employee well-being
  • Team managers who want to cultivate collaborative and innovative work environments.

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Entrepreneurship Books: Becoming a Changemaker by Alex Budak

Becoming a Changemaker

Alex Budak
An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level
4.5 (15 ratings)
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What's Becoming a Changemaker about?

Becoming a Changemaker (2022) is a practical guide for individuals who aspire to create positive social change, regardless of their background or position. It emphasizes the importance of developing a changemaker mindset, cultivating leadership skills, and building a network of support. 

Who should read Becoming a Changemaker?

  • Aspiring social entrepreneurs 
  • Business leaders and managers 
  • Nonprofit and NGO workers 

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Entrepreneurship Books: Do Bigger Things by Dan McClure, Jennifer Wilde

Do Bigger Things

Dan McClure, Jennifer Wilde
A Practical Guide to Powerful Innovation in a Changing World
3.8 (8 ratings)
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What's Do Bigger Things about?

Do Bigger Things (2024) explores the concept of ecosystem innovation, emphasizing the need to rethink entire systems and processes to address complex challenges in a rapidly evolving world. It provides a structured approach to achieving large-scale innovation by combining ambitious thinking with actionable strategies, helping individuals and organizations make a significant impact through systematic, disciplined efforts.

Who should read Do Bigger Things?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to scale and innovate their businesses
  • Business leaders navigating complex industry disruptions
  • Change-makers tackling global challenges like climate change

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Innovation Mindset by Lorraine Hudson Marchand, John Hanc

The Innovation Mindset

Lorraine Hudson Marchand, John Hanc
Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry
5.0 (6 ratings)
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What's The Innovation Mindset about?

The Innovation Mindset (2022) provides a strategic framework for transforming creative sparks into market-ready products – challenging the notion that groundbreaking ideas alone guarantee success. Exploring the critical elements of innovation, from cultivating a problem-solving culture to supporting diverse voices in entrepreneurship, it offers a practical roadmap for navigating the complex journey from concept to market breakthrough.

Who should read The Innovation Mindset?

  • Entrepreneurs and start-up founders looking to turn their ideas into successful products
  • Product developers and designers seeking a structured approach to innovation
  • Business students wanting to understand the realities of bringing new ideas to market

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Ten Commandments for Business Failure by Donald R. Keough

The Ten Commandments for Business Failure

Donald R. Keough
Avoid the Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Business
4.5 (70 ratings)
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What's The Ten Commandments for Business Failure about?

The Ten Commandments for Business Failure (2011) is a light-hearted “how-not-to” business guide that illustrates how companies prosper – or falter. Packed with insights into the pitfalls even seasoned executives overlook, it offers a unique perspective on the art of business. 

Who should read The Ten Commandments for Business Failure?

  • Business leaders seeking insights on avoiding common pitfalls
  • Entrepreneurs interested in learning from past corporate failures
  • Executives aiming to improve decision-making and leadership skills

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Upside of Disruption by Terence Mauri

The Upside of Disruption

Terence Mauri
The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown
4.2 (86 ratings)
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What's The Upside of Disruption about?

The Upside of Disruption (2024) explores how rapid technological advancements and shifts in corporate models are reshaping industries and societies. It delves into the opportunities created by disruption, highlighting how organizations and leaders can adapt to thrive in an unpredictable, fast-evolving world. The best way for businesses and individuals to unlock innovation and create competitive advantages can be summed up in two words: embrace change. 

Who should read The Upside of Disruption?

  • Business leaders and entrepreneurs  
  • Consultants focused on future-proofing organizations 
  • Individuals interested in trends shaping the future of work

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Entrepreneurship Books: Scaling Smart by Rich Fettke, Kathy Fettke

Scaling Smart

Rich Fettke, Kathy Fettke
Create and Scale Passive Income with a Business on Autopilot
3.4 (7 ratings)
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What's Scaling Smart about?

Scaling Smart (2024) guides you to scale your business sustainably through a combination of expansion and efficiency. You’ll learn to establish a strong foundation, build an engaging company culture, and implement automation for lasting success. Change your growth approach and watch your business thrive.

Who should read Scaling Smart?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking sustainable growth strategies
  • Business leaders focused on scaling efficiently
  • Managers building strong company cultures and leadership

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Startup Lifecycle by Gregory Shepard

The Startup Lifecycle

Gregory Shepard
The Definitive Guide to Building a Startup from Idea to Exit
4.5 (2 ratings)
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What's The Startup Lifecycle about?

The Startup Lifecycle (2024) gives you a step-by-step roadmap for navigating each phase of your startup’s journey, from initial concept to profitable exit. Avoid common pitfalls and master proven strategies to accelerate growth, secure investments, and achieve lasting success. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to make a real impact and scale their business effectively.

Who should read The Startup Lifecycle?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a clear roadmap to startup success
  • Early-stage founders looking to scale their businesses effectively
  • Investors interested in understanding the startup growth and exit process

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Entrepreneurship Books: High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil

High Growth Handbook

Elad Gil
Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People
4.2 (5 ratings)
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What's High Growth Handbook about?

High Growth Handbook (2018) reveals how to confidently lead through high-growth periods by shifting your focus from everyday tasks to big-picture strategy. You’ll learn to empower your team and make effective decisions that guide the organization forward. This guide helps you refine your leadership style and adapt as your company grows, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

Who should read High Growth Handbook?

  • CEOs seeking to enhance their leadership skills
  • Entrepreneurs interested in rapid business growth
  • Board members aiming for effective company governance

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Entrepreneurship Books: The Brand Benefits Playbook by Allen Weiss, Debbie J. MacInnis

The Brand Benefits Playbook

Allen Weiss, Debbie J. MacInnis
Why Customers Aren't Buying What You're Selling-And What to Do About It
5.0 (2 ratings)
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What's The Brand Benefits Playbook about?

The Brand Benefits Playbook (2024) is a strategic guide tailor-made for organizations looking to harness brand benefits for a competitive edge in the marketplace. It emphasizes the crucial role of recognizing and clearly expressing both the tangible and intangible benefits a brand provides. Focusing on these benefits can greatly boost customer loyalty and strengthen brand positioning.

Who should read The Brand Benefits Playbook?

  • Marketing professionals seeking strategic branding insights
  • Business leaders aiming for competitive market positioning
  • Entrepreneurs interested in brand-driven growth strategies

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Entrepreneurship Books: Millionaire Mission by Brian Preston

Millionaire Mission

Brian Preston
A 9-Step System to Level Up Your Finances and Build Wealth
4.0 (10 ratings)
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What's Millionaire Mission about?

Millionaire Mission (2024) offers a clear, straightforward method for building wealth with the resources you already have. It assists in identifying and tackling financial vulnerabilities, alleviates the anxiety linked to making financial decisions, and provides practical strategies for effective money management.

Who should read Millionaire Mission?

  • Forward-thinkers wanting to achieve sustainable financial security
  • Aspiring investors seeking clear, actionable wealth-building strategies
  • Individuals overcoming financial decision-making anxiety

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Entrepreneurship Books: The 80/20 CEO by Bill Canady

The 80/20 CEO

Bill Canady
Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days
4.2 (32 ratings)
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What's The 80/20 CEO about?

The 80/20 CEO (2024) presents a comprehensive operating system for business leadership. It offers a strategic framework designed to help executives guide their organizations toward profitable growth, emphasizing efficiency in achieving business objectives.

Who should read The 80/20 CEO?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to create and scale their businesses
  • CEOs and executives of struggling or underperforming companies
  • Business consultants specializing in turnarounds and growth strategy

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Entrepreneurship Books: Pivot or Die by Gary Shapiro

Pivot or Die

Gary Shapiro
How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes
4.0 (2 ratings)
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What's Pivot or Die about?

Pivot or Die (2024) offers a framework for leaders to navigate rapid changes and challenges in the technology and business world. It explains how embracing different types of pivots – whether in response to failure, success, or unforeseen circumstances – can help organizations stay agile and competitive. Through case studies and lessons, it highlights the critical role of adaptability in achieving long-term success.

Who should read Pivot or Die?

  • Technology entrepreneurs looking to withstand industry disruptions
  • Startup founders seeking strategies for growth and pivoting
  • Professionals involved in change management or strategic planning

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Entrepreneurship Books: The SaaS Playbook by Rob Walling

The SaaS Playbook

Rob Walling
Build a Multimillion Dollar Startup Without Venture Capital
3.0 (1 ratings)
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What's The SaaS Playbook about?

The SaaS Playbook (2023) offers practical strategies for building and scaling a SaaS business without relying on venture capital. It covers essential topics like finding product-market fit, setting effective pricing, standing out in competitive markets, and avoiding common pitfalls. Designed for both developers and nontechnical entrepreneurs, it provides actionable steps to bootstrap and grow a successful software business.

Who should read The SaaS Playbook?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Software developers and founders
  • Nontechnical entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurship Books: 24 Assets by Daniel Priestley

24 Assets

Daniel Priestley
Create a Digital, Scalable, Valuable and Fun Business That Will Thrive in a Fast Changing World
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What's 24 Assets about?

24 Assets (2017) presents a roadmap for building a business that holds lasting value by identifying and cultivating 24 critical assets across key categories like intellectual property, branding, and systems. It emphasizes creating a scalable and enjoyable enterprise that thrives in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. With a focus on long-term growth and resilience, it provides actionable steps to help businesses become valuable, impactful assets in themselves.

Who should read 24 Assets?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking to scale their businesses effectively
  • Investors interested in asset-based business growth strategies
  • Startup founders looking for sustainable business frameworks

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