5 Must Read Entrepreneurship Books Before the End of the Year

Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 08:00am by Sabah Karimi in Resources

Even though 2008 seems far, far away, the holidays and New Year are quickly approaching–and will probably leave you with less time to catch up on some good reading! Picking up some entrepreneurship books can give you a boost of motivation and help you get your brain working on some fresh ideas before the year is over. If you�re not already well-read on the following top five, be sure to pick up a copy from the local library or online:

Think and Grow Rich
The inspiration for hundreds of entrepreneurs around the globe, this book was originally written in 1937 but continues to offer valuable insight on the power of your thoughts for entrepreneurial success. It�s a quick and simple read that will leave you with a fresh perspective on making money.
The Anatomy of Buzz: How to Create Word of Mouth Marketing
A valuable refresher on word of mouth marketing, and how it can help you generate a community for your business. The book is written in a fun and informative tone, and you�ll understand how to create your own �buzz words� or campaign.
The Millionaire Mind
Some valuable lessons on understanding how to think with a millionaire�s mindset. The book discusses the differences in thinking between the intellectual, the leaders, and highly successful people. With plenty of examples and insightful quotes, this book is chock full of strategies for applying �wealthy thinking� to your life.
What�s Luck Got to Do With It: Twelve Entrepreneurs Reveal the Secrets Behind Their Success by Ernst & Young
You�ll find valuable profiles of successful entrepreneurs in a variety of industries, along with insightful stories and experiences of today�s most successful. The book outlines the journey of twelve young entrepreneurs who ventured forth with their dreams and picked up some secrets to their success along the way. Examples include Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm and Jim McCann of 1-800-Flowers.
How to Make Millions with Your Ideas: An Entrepreneur�s Guide by Dan Kennedy
Sometimes putting your dreams and ideas into action is the hardest part; this book can help you hash out all the details for your future business and get started with your launch. It�s a great book to skim over if you need some motivation to get going on an idea you�ve been incubating this year.

What are some other recommended reads from your bookshelf?

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6 Comments

Michael

September 16th, 2007 at 10:29 am

Hi Sabah,
A recent book I read was “Let My People Go Surfing” by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia. It is a great read, and I highly suggest it.

lawrence

September 16th, 2007 at 10:49 am

those are all great books, i’m sure…
but save yourself money, don’t buy them.

if you want to get ‘business inspired’, then just go to your local library and pickup/read Any random entrepreneur/business book…pretty much more or less anyways - they all ultimately preach the same thing.

(at least they all seem that way after you’ve read 3+ business books)

David Askaripour

September 16th, 2007 at 6:08 pm

I read the first 3 books on that list and they were all excellent!

Victor Fuentes

September 16th, 2007 at 8:01 pm

Thats frekin awesome. I’ve been looking for a buzz book, and now that Sabah and Dave give it the heads up, then I’ll get it. Also, you guys have any suggestions on books on viral marketing??? Thanks!

Brandon Miniman

September 16th, 2007 at 11:35 pm

lawrence –

I generally agree with you that if you boil down 1000 business books out there, you’ll come up with similar concepts and thoughts at the bottom of the pot.

The motivation for reading more of these books, at least for me, is that each book provides a different slant on a topic (marketing, leadership, whatever) that may “strike” me in a different way.