If you had all the answers on what business to start you would already be doing it. You would be shipping your ideas in the form of a product of service. The simple fact is that something is holding you back. I know because I was in the same place for two years. They were the longest of my life.
After reading hundreds of books the following stand out as the best to help noobs to business. I hope you are able to save time and take immediate action by reading and implementing the ideas in these priceless books:
1) “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel
This book is the single most powerful book I have ever read (sorry MJ, but you made the list). The basic premise:
1) You can build a business that makes an incremental change in the world or;
2) You can build an amazing business that others can’t replicate. The path less traveled allows you to create a monopoly, one that separates time from money.
Why would I recommend this book to new entrepreneurs? Simple. If you are going to create a business, create one that matters..
Zero to One will challenge you to think big and take action.
2) “Rework” by Jason Fried (founder of 37Signals/Basecamp)
This book is a no B.S. quick read on what to do and what not to do when starting a business.
You can read it in an hour and put it aside or you can keep it on your desk daily as a reminder on what to do when you get stuck.
Skip this book at your own peril.
3)”The Millionaire Fastlane ” by MJ DeMarco
Forget about “follow your passion” and check out the 5 Wealth Commandments.
The largest takeaway from this book is how to transform from being a “consumer” to being a “producer.”
If you want to live like no one else then it requires a mindset shift. The shift is large and worth it. This book shows you how. This forum is full of people who want to help and we all subscribe to this mindset.
This book is a hard kick in the a$$.
4) “Choose Yourself” by James Altucher
Think a job is a safe bet for your future?
Why would anyone let one person/organization determine his or her future? James helped me make the jump from employee to employer.
Be sure to listen close to the story about the empty offices in the NYC skyscraper. The fallacy of companies taking care of you was gone with the industrial revolution.
You must choose yourself now more than ever.
Summary
No matter what, the best way to learn is by doing.
Make mistakes, step outside of your comfort zone and take action.
Taking courses and reading blogs won’t ever replace the act of creation and shipping. These books will make sure that you reframe your mind and stop passing through life on autopilot.
After reading hundreds of books the following stand out as the best to help noobs to business. I hope you are able to save time and take immediate action by reading and implementing the ideas in these priceless books:
1) “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel
This book is the single most powerful book I have ever read (sorry MJ, but you made the list). The basic premise:
1) You can build a business that makes an incremental change in the world or;
2) You can build an amazing business that others can’t replicate. The path less traveled allows you to create a monopoly, one that separates time from money.
Why would I recommend this book to new entrepreneurs? Simple. If you are going to create a business, create one that matters..
Zero to One will challenge you to think big and take action.
2) “Rework” by Jason Fried (founder of 37Signals/Basecamp)
This book is a no B.S. quick read on what to do and what not to do when starting a business.
You can read it in an hour and put it aside or you can keep it on your desk daily as a reminder on what to do when you get stuck.
Skip this book at your own peril.
3)”The Millionaire Fastlane ” by MJ DeMarco
Forget about “follow your passion” and check out the 5 Wealth Commandments.
The largest takeaway from this book is how to transform from being a “consumer” to being a “producer.”
If you want to live like no one else then it requires a mindset shift. The shift is large and worth it. This book shows you how. This forum is full of people who want to help and we all subscribe to this mindset.
This book is a hard kick in the a$$.
4) “Choose Yourself” by James Altucher
Think a job is a safe bet for your future?
Why would anyone let one person/organization determine his or her future? James helped me make the jump from employee to employer.
Be sure to listen close to the story about the empty offices in the NYC skyscraper. The fallacy of companies taking care of you was gone with the industrial revolution.
You must choose yourself now more than ever.
Summary
No matter what, the best way to learn is by doing.
Make mistakes, step outside of your comfort zone and take action.
Taking courses and reading blogs won’t ever replace the act of creation and shipping. These books will make sure that you reframe your mind and stop passing through life on autopilot.
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