last updated on July 18, 2022
As an entrepreneur, your ultimate goal is to take your business idea to success, which cannot happen overnight.
You are reading: Books on becoming a successful businessman
To become a successful entrepreneur, you need to develop certain skills, including communication skills, creative and analytical skills, thinking skills, and the like.
In addition, you must have a good understanding of the market and the industry in which you are operating.
learning in entrepreneurial business has no end. each industry continues to change and grow over time.
To keep up and survive in the industry, it is necessary to continue learning more for sure, for which it is essential to develop the habit of reading.
reading books is actually one of the best ways to learn more.
like harry s. truman once said,
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”
good books can help you learn many things to be successful as an entrepreneur. They can be a source of inspiration, help you develop skills, and provide tips and techniques to grow your business.
can make you learn from the experiences of other people who have been on the same journey as you. you can learn from their mistakes and experiences as shared in these books.
This infographic lists ten influential books an entrepreneur should read:
1. lost and founder
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This book by Moz founder Rand Fishkin was published in 2018. It is a guide to the world of startups, in which he talks about his experiences running a startup. he describes the problems he faced and the lessons he learned during the process of creating his company.
good reads score: 4.4
2. how to win friends and influence people
dale carnegie wrote this book, and it was published in 1936. it talks about ways and techniques to manage people, to please them and become a leader to influence their lives. it also talks about how to balance personal and professional life effectively.
assessment of good readings: 4.2
3. influence: the psychology of persuasion
a great book by robert b. Cialdini, ‘The Psychology of Persuasion’ was published in 1984 and made the New York Times bestseller list. In this book, the author breaks down the psychology of persuasion into six principles and teaches you the art of persuasion. tells you ways to persuade people to say “yes” to something they might otherwise say “no.”
assessment of good readings: 4.2
4. lean start-up
this book by eric ries was published in 2011. it is a guide to modern startups and teaches the methods to start and grow a startup. this book also teaches you how to make quick decisions with any amount of information you have.
assessment of good readings: 4.1
5. the 7 habits of highly effective people
written by stephen covey and published in 1989, it is a self-improvement book. It’s based on Covey’s belief that the way we see the world is based entirely on our perceptions.
The book gives you seven methods to develop your personality and increase your productivity.
assessment of good readings: 4.1
6. thinkertoys: a manual of creative thinking techniques
Written by Michael Michalko and published in 1991, this book is about creative thinking and teaches you how to come up with new and creative ideas for business. it also teaches you how to solve real life problems in a creative but easy way.
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good read rating: 4
7. the 4-hour workweek
This book is authored by Tim Ferriss and was published in 2007. It tells you how to break free from corporate life and live a happy life. It is especially useful for those people who want to put their lives before their work but cannot due to financial limitations.
assessment of good readings: 3.9
8. the one minute manager
kenneth h. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson wrote this book and it was published in 1982. It gives managers three tools to help them get better at their jobs and stay happy and motivated in life.
assessment of good readings: 3.9
9. $100 start-up
Written by Chris Guillebeu and published in 2012, this book talks about how to combine passion and skills to start your own business with $100 or less. It also shows you the possibility of starting a very small business on a limited budget.
good read rating: 3.8
10. the entrepreneurial mind
written by kevin johnson, this book was published in 2012. it contains 100 easy lessons on strategy, people, finance, marketing, and leadership. also shares anecdotes from the author’s personal life experience.
assessment of good readings: 3.7
As an entrepreneur, you may have a busy schedule. but you must work on developing the habit of reading. It will not only help you succeed in your business, but it will also instill healthy lifestyle habits. the habit of reading will also help you balance your personal and professional life.
then, happy reading!
Did we miss one of your favorite books on this list that you’d like to add? let us know by mentioning it in the comments section below:
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