In 2016 I discovered Audible, and this totally changed my life.
I believe that in this day and age, when we have access to the world’s most brilliant minds in our smartphones, it’s almost crime not to listen to them.
These minds are all accessible through audiobooks.
“Our success follows our level of personal growth. Not the other way around”
– Hal Elrod, The Miracle Morning
I’m happy to share with your this list of the most influential books that I’ve read over the past couple of years.
Books that I think are important for any entrepreneur looking for personal growth in all aspects of his/her life.
“The average founder/CEO reads 60 books a year”
– Grant Cardone, The 10x Rule
Most of these links are in Audible format, because that’s how I like to consume my books, but you can easily find the hardcover there in Amazon if you’d like.
I tried to segment them based on their influence on me… so it’s personal but honest segmentation that you might find valuable.
Ready? Here goes…
Read this YESTERDAY!
The 10X Rule, Grant Cardone
This is THE BEST BOOK I’ve read and it totally shifted my mind on success and on my commitment to my success. It holds principles like “Massive Action” and “Commit First Carry out Later” and many more and really breaks down so many important things that we need to learn and re-wire our brain accordingly.. This book is IMO the best business book I’ve ever read.
Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller
SHORT. SIMPLE. PERFECT! This is a great book! Just read it and you won’t regret it.
Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill
The Secret to Success, Eric Thomas
Fish Out of Water, Calvin Wayman
How to Get and Stay Motivated, Grant Cardone
Sell or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life, Grant Cardone
Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert T. Kiyosaki
You Are a Badass at Making Money, Jen Sincero
OR
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, Harv Eker
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Carmine Gallo
Own the Day, Own Your Life, Aubrey Marcus
The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod
Ready, Fire, Aim, Michael Masterson
Exactly What to Say, Phil M. Jones
The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
What’s an entrepreneur without a healthy relationship with his/her spouse? 🙂
The Awakened Family, Dr Shefali Tsabary
Profit First, Mike Michalowicz
Do You Talk Funny?, David Nihill
Awesome Reads
I Can’t Make This Up, Kevin Hart
FUNNY AS HELL!! And a great story!
Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
Maybe it’s because I’ve been to the army, but I really connected to their stories and love the connection between military and entrepreneurship. I can see how this plays a role in my life.
The Total Money Makeover, Dave Ramsey
Total Recall, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Be Obsessed or Be Average, Grant Cardone
The Thank You Economy, Gary Vaynerchuk
12 Rules for Life, Jordan B. Peterson
How to Write a Book, David Kadavy
Smart Money Smart Kids, Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze
More Great Ones
The Diamond Cutter, Geshe Michael Roach, Lama Christie McNally
Stealing Fire, Steven Kotler, Jamie Wheal
I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Ramit Sethi
Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing, Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan Holiday
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey
Made to Stick, Chip Heath, Dan Heath
The Millionaire Booklet, Grant Cardone
Lost and Founder, Rand Fishkin
The ONE Thing, Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
I Call bullshit on the glorification of the “ONE THING”. As much as I agree with the notion that you need to focus and have priorities – and this book has some real gems in it – I think that the concept of this book has caused more damage than good for most millennial entrepreneurs. “I want it all – and I can have it all!” should be our calling.
Purchased, but Haven’t listened to them yet:
Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl
Abundance, Steven Kotler, Peter H. Diamandis
The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier
Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, Sogyal Rinpoche
The Power of Consistency, Weldon Long
The Influential Mind, Tali Sharot
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It, Kamal Ravikant
The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino
Choose Yourself!, James Altucher
The Power of Positive Thinking, Norman Vincent Peale
As a Man Thinketh, James Allen
Rocket Fuel, Gino Wickman, Mark C. Winters
Humans Working: Why Culture and Mindset Beat Strategy, Naphtali Visser
Rework, Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing, Roger Dooley
Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness, Bhante Henepola Gunarantana