I am a HUGE believer in the power of personal development! I’ve learned so much more in the past 6 years of owning my own business than I ever did in college and grad school. You don’t need an MBA to succeed in business, but you do need the right mindset, as well as strategy. Both of those things you can learn in the following book suggestions!
If you have the entrepreneurial spirit, you need to read some of these books to prepare you for the challenging (yet crazy rewarding) road ahead!
I start every single morning reading and it really helps me start my day off right!
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Alright!! Let’s get to it! I’ve broken up the list into categories, because there are some days I just really want to focus on my mindset, and others I want biz strategy! It’s important to read BOTH kinds!!
MINDSET
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Failing Forward by John Maxwell
Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell
How Successful People Think by John Maxwell
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
You are a Badass by Jen Sincerro
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein
May Cause Miracles by Gabby Bernstein
The Desire Map and Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte
The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard
The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
BUSINESS
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris
Ask by Ryan Levesque
Girl Code by Carl Alwill Lewba
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie
The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun
People over Profit by Dale Partridge
Be Obsessed or be Average by Grant Cardone
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
Intentional Living by John Maxwell
Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuck (get his books on audible!)
Jab Jab Jab Right Hook by Gary Vaynernuck (get the audio for his books)
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster by Darren Hardy
The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuck
The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes
Grit by Angela Duckworth
TIME MANAGEMENT
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy
The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran (SO GOOD!)
LEADERSHIP
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
5 Levels of Leadership John C. Maxwell
People Follow You by Jeb Blount
Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard
That’s a pretty good list to help you get started! Have you read any of these yet? Which one will you start with?
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