If you love business books and you’re planning to expand your library, then the books listed below would make great additions to your collection. These books contain nuggets of gold within their pages that helped many successful businesses like Valerie Jennings and JSMM- VBM. Depending on where you are in life right now, they will also help you increase your
chances of getting one step closer to that successful life you’ve always dreamt about. Here goes:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
If you just finished high school and you’re planning to expand your horizons, Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich is the first book you should read. Although its title and most of its content focus on how to increase your income, Hill insists that the philosophies taught in this book can and will help you succeed in any line of work, allowing you to be and do everything imaginable. To sum it up, it’s the result of 20 years of studying and observing individuals who amassed personal fortunes during their lifetimes, listing some of the common traits they share. Oh, and by the way, Napoleon Hill is a protege of the great Andrew Carnegie who was one of the wealthiest people who ever lived, so don’t be put off by the fact that this is a very old book.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
But if you find yourself struggling with bad habits and you wish to undo most of them (if not all) and acquire better ones, you should read Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit. In it, Duhigg explores the science behind the habits that make or break us, showing us how habits are formed and how we can alter them for our personal gain. The book also features fascinating stories knitted together by Duhigg; combined with his deconstruction of how habits work, it will take on additions dimensions and become even more engaging.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Or maybe you’re already poised to start your financial journey. If that’s the case, then Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad is the perfect book for you. Fun and easy to read, it will teach you what cash flow is and its importance, and it will help you correctly understand what assets and liabilities are as well as how to differentiate one from the other. It’s guaranteed to make an impact on how you look at things life, and it will help you truly understand what it means to be financially independent.
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
In Start With Why, Sinek argues that inspiration is better than manipulation when it comes to inspiring human behavior. He went on to say that people are inspired by a sense of purpose. Thus, before answering “How” and “What,” you need to know “Why” first in everything you do. Simon Sinek’s Start With Why is guaranteed to change the way you think about life, relationships, and business. Indeed, most companies are following the Golden Circle discussed in the book. So before you start your own business, get this book first. After all, if you don’t start with why, you won’t stand a chance in the ever-changing business environment.
Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson
If you’re looking for someone to inspire you, then go get Richard Branson’s Losing My Virginity. This biography will tell you Branson’s life story, from his childhood to becoming the founder of one of the biggest and coolest brands in the world as well the the owner of over 200 companies in many industries. It will push your mindset further than you already have and it will definitely teach you more about life and business than all the subjects you took during your college days.
The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Chris Guillebeau’s The $100 Startup explores how you can start a profitable business with $100 or less. In it, you’ll find various case studies on people who actually established successful
companies without any seed money, and it will get right to the point of teaching you how to do the same. Obviously, this book is perfect for people who are business-savvy but couldn’t start on their dreams because they feel like they don’t have any money to begin with.
Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins
Tony Robbin’s Money Master the Game will help you a lot when the money finally starts coming in your way and you don’t have the slightest clue on what to do with it. It simplifies and breaks down the process of securing your financial future in a way that everyone can understand. Tony Robbins is one of the richest self-help coaches in the world right now, and he leveraged the contacts he’s built over the years and compiled their advice about wealth management (along with some of his own) in his book.
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Speaking of what to do with your money, if you’re thinking of investing some of it in the stock market, you need to educate yourself first. And one of the best books that can guide you is
Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor. In the book, Graham will teach you some of the most vital element of value investing, which would help you a lot when you start making stock investments. If you’re still unsure whether or not this book can help you, please keep in mind that Benjamin Graham was the mentor and inspiration of Warren Buffett (he just happened to the 3rd richest person in the world right now).
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Although it’s written over 2,500 years ago and is designed as a military book, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still very much in line with and relevant to our world today, particularly how we do business. Business is the modern-day warfare, and the strategies discusses the book can easily be applied there. This book is basically a guide to winning; in it, you’ll learn how to prepare yourself for your battles, how to know where and when to strike, and how to achieve victory. Thus, by having it in your library, you’ll have an advantage wherever you are, be it in the workplace or in your business.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
One of the skills you need if you want to be successful in life is how to deal with people. But if you think people don’t take you too seriously and you want to learn how to build real relationships, read Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. Another classic business book, it explores the inner workings of humans, and it will teach you how to make
them like you. There, you’ll learn how to get their interest, how to persuade them without offending them, how to make them see things your way, and much much more.
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Do you feel like life is passing you by and you want a fresh new start? Then you’re going to love Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Work Week! Basically, the book bangs away at the idea of location independence and living your life the fullest while having a steady flow of income. Brace yourself for what you’re about to read, though! As one of those rare books that come every once in a while to shake things up, it will definitely challenge many of the things people taught and led
you to believe.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Looking for a light book that’s both enjoyable and educational? Then try Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind! Though not a business book, it’s very academic and
informational in its own way. It discusses how everyday things like food and money, as well as concepts like politics and religion, came to be and they evolved over the years. Well-written and very fun to read, it will make you feel smarter with every turned page. Oh, and you should also know that it’s highly recommended by people like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama; that’s how popular this book is!
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Another book you can try if you’re looking for a light read is Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. And yes, it’s a sci-fi, mystery, romance novel, not a business book. Like most of Rands other works, Atlas Shrugged outlines her thoughts about objectivism, the philosophy that man is a noble being whose moral purpose in life was achieving his own happiness. While most people would frown at Rand’s beliefs, many successful business people still find her novels very useful and inspiring, most notably Mark Cuban, owner of NBA team Dallas Mavericks (this is one of his favorite books, by the way).
Know Any Other Books?
Before we close, keep in mind that there are other great business books out there that would greatly help you in your business endeavors. If you know a couple of them and feel that they
should be included in this list, then share them with us in the comments section below and we’ll add them in future articles.
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