Any book suggestions for entrepreneurs?
Omer Ersin
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Entrepreneurship is tough. Full of emotions and obstacles to tackle along the way. Mental strength is key during this journey.
Do you have any readings to suggest, that changed the way you think/approach? I'll share a couple of my favorites:
- The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg
- Grit, Angela Duckworth
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Philipp Schwengel@phil_schwengel
Deep Work by Cal Newport 💯
Really helps with getting more done while simultaneously having more peace of mind.
Can only recommend reading it and applying some of the concepts to your daily routines :)
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@phil_schwengel I love this suggestion. A lot of people spend their time doing small admin tasks and they think that being busy means that they are going in the right direction. However, a lot of innovation comes from uninterrupted deep work. I think more people, especially in startups should read this book
@sherzod_khoshimov Completely agree. And there's also something about the satisfaction you get from your work. After a day of unnecessary meetings, Slack and email responding, one doesn't feel fulfilled and that one achieved something.
When allocating small chunks of the day (even 90 min) and dedicate them to uninterrupted deep-work, it will do wonders about your satisfaction :)
Being an entrepreneur means having to find a balance between wealth and happiness - two things that are important for anyone in business. Among the books I've read, The Almanac of Naval Ravikanth is my favorite so far.
And for a changed way of thinking and approach is Zero to One by Peter Thiel.
Beating the Odds by Eddie Brown.
Brown tells his own story with a sincere tone in this book. If you are going through hard times at the beginning of your enterprise, you can learn how to cope with these situations in business by reading Brown’s autobiography.
If you're interested in starting or growing your own business, here are a few books that may be of interest:
1.Zero to One by Peter Thiel
2.The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
3.Startup Nations: How Countries Are Creating the Next Silicon Valley by Josef Bacal and Saumyadeb Dasgupta
Haven't seen this one recommended often, but I really enjoyed reading Not for Bread Alone by Konosuke Matsushita
I'd say Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Gives you a lot of perspective and shows you how important is having a strong personal purpose that you can always rely on.
Zero to One
Traction by Gabriel Wienberg.
Amazing book on explosive growth strategies.
Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings
1) Contagious by Jonah Berger
2) Start With Why by Simon Sinek
3) Company of One by Paul Jarvis
They already mentioned Zero to One by peter Thiel? well this is a good book
Build by Tony Fadell
There are several top business books authored by accomplished individuals. There are so many publications available for those who want to start their own business that it can be overwhelming to know where to begin.
One of the books that businesspeople love the most is Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography. It focuses on Steve Jobs' entrepreneurial spirit as the founder of Apple. Steve Jobs' life and achievement tales are motivational since he is one of the most well-known figures in Silicon Valley. In this book, Isaacson gives a thorough biography of Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple.
Think like a Monk
The Hard Thing About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz
Acceleration - Ryan Roberts
Zero to One by Peter Thiel...
The Lean Startup, Eric Ries
Hi, I'd like to recommend "Shoe Dog" by Phill knight. I read it 4 years ago and there was all about the ups and downs of an entrepreneur and how he copes with it.
You should give it a try, you'll learn a lot and will surely see how a mind of an entrepreneur works.
Without Their Permission, Alexis Ohanian