The 62 Best Books For Agency Founders [2024]
A great book can change your outlook on your business.
After interviewing thousands of founders, we put together a list of the most popular books for Services founders.
Here they are:
1. The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
- Written by: Timothy Ferriss
- Link: Amazon
How to reconstruct your life so it's not all about work.
Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan - there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times.
This new updated and expanded edition includes: More than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers (including families) who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting point * Real-world templates you can copy for eliminating email, negotiating with bosses and clients, or getting a private chef for less than £5 a meal * How lifestyle design principles can be suited to unpredictable economic times * The latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.
Founders that read this book:
130 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss helped me get out of the mindset of work for work’s sake.
— Cesar Quintero, Fit2Go ($130K/month). Read the full interview ➜
The 4 Hour Work Week is a convicting read because it challenges you to stop just doing “work for work’s sake” or just working to make a lot of money. It encourages you to build a business that serves your life, not the other way around.
— Graham Cochrane, The Recording Revolution LLC ($100K/month). Read the full interview ➜
2. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
- Written by: Michael E. Gerber
- Link: Amazon
An instant classic, this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business.
Small business consultant and author Michael E.
Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.
Founders that read this book:
65 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of business books, but if pressed, I’d say one of the most influential is The E-Myth by Michael Gerber because of its ideas about efficiency through processes and systems.
— Parker Garlitz, True Leaf Market ($400K/month). Read the full interview ➜
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber helped me understand the difference between being a technician and an entrepreneur, and that I really wanted to create a business that runs without me.
— Cesar Quintero, Fit2Go ($130K/month). Read the full interview ➜
3. The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
- Written by: Eric Ries
- Link: Amazon
Most startups fail.
But many of those failures are preventable.
Ries provides a scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups in a age when companies need to innovate more than ever.
Founders that read this book:
91 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
We are big fans of the Lean Startup, which aims to eliminate market risk before technical risk. It basically says that the question is not "Can this product be built?" Instead, the question is "Should this product be built?". It’s right in the principles.
— Auston Bunsen, CBlocks.io ($32K/month). Read the full interview ➜
We learned quickly not to create or source a lot of any one thing before testing to see if it would sell. We love the lean startup approach. Fail fast and go bigger only on the products we know will succeed. That allows us to minimize losses and maximize revenue.
— David Dennis, Ventana Surfboards & Supplies ($8K/month). Read the full interview ➜
4. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't
- Written by: Jim Collins
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
56 successful founders have read this book ➜
5. Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
- Written by: Gino Wickman
- Link: Amazon
Don't let common problems run you and your business.
Get a grip and gain control with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
Based on years of real-world implementation, the EOS is a practical method for achieving the business success you have always envisioned.
Founders that read this book:
60 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
For those who have some ‘lift’ in your business, I strongly suggest the book Traction (Gino Wickman) to organize your business and its components as it grows in complexity. It’s an “entrepreneurial operating system” and what’s great is it helps you with some very practical tools that will help your team and processes be sustainable. Tip: the book is great, but don’t be afraid to customize/adjust the advice to suit your own needs.
— Andy Hayes, Plum Deluxe Tea ($75K/month). Read the full interview ➜
I would also recommend for anyone looking to move beyond just starting out to either get Traction by Gino Wickman or Scaling Up by Verne Harnish. These are very good roadmaps to running a successful business.
— Logan Christopher, Lost Empire Herbs ($320K/month). Read the full interview ➜
6. How to Win Friends & Influence People
- Written by: Dale Carnegie
- Link: Amazon
'How to Win Friends and Influence People' is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published.
Just after publishing, it quickly exploded into an overnight success, eventually selling more than 15 million copies worldwide, and pioneering an entire genre of self-help and personal success books.
This classic book will turn your relationships around and improve your interactions with everyone in your life.
Founders that read this book:
76 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This is the staple of entrepreneur handbooks.
— Adam Hascall, Dick At Your Door ($125K/month). Read the full interview ➜
One of my favorite books of all time. We got to where we are a lot of the time from networking, meeting people, and getting connected with others, and I think if you can learn the art of becoming a person that others connect with, you will open up yourself to a lot more opportunities in life and business.
— Braydon Moreno, Robo 3D ($150K/month). Read the full interview ➜
7. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- Written by: James Clear
- Link: Amazon
The instant New York Times bestseller.
Over 1 million copies sold! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day.
Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.
Founders that read this book:
44 successful founders have read this book ➜
8. Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
- Written by: Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Link: Amazon
In Rich Dad Poor Dad, the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, Robert Kiyosaki shares the story of his two dad: his real father, whom he calls his poor dad,’ and the father of his best friend, the man who became his mentor and his rich dad.’ One man was well educated and an employee all his life, the other’s education was street smarts” over traditional classroom education and he took the path of entrepreneurship a road that led him to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii.
Robert’s poor dad struggled financially all his life, and these two dads these very different points of view of money, investing, and employment shaped Robert’s thinking about money.Robert has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people, around the world, think about money and investing and he has become a global advocate for financial education and the path to financial freedom.
Rich Dad Poor Dad (and the Rich Dad series it spawned) has sold over 36 million copies in English and translated editions around the world.Rich Dad Poor Dad will explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich challenge the belief that your house is an asset show parents why they can’t rely on the school system to teach their kidsabout money define, once and for all, an asset and a liability explain the difference between good debt and bad debt teach you to see the world of money from different perspectives discuss the shift in mindset that can put you on the road to financial freedom
Founders that read this book:
53 successful founders have read this book ➜
9. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
- Written by: Simon Sinek
- Link: Amazon
Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over?
People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers might have little in common, but they all started with why.
It was their natural ability to start with why that enabled them to inspire those around them and to achieve remarkable things.
In studying the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world, Simon Sinek discovered that they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way—and it's the complete opposite of what everyone else does.
And it all starts with WHY.
Founders that read this book:
47 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
We just had the team read Start With Why. I think it help us hone our mission and brand vision and get everyone on the same page. I tend to read online articles on specific business or e-commerce topics.
— Mike Scully, Lever Gear ($42K/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.
— DShawn Russell, Southern Elegance Candle Company ($140K/month). Read the full interview ➜
10. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
- Written by: Peter Thiel
- Link: Amazon
If you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets.
The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create.
Zero to One presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and a new way of thinking about innovation: it starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.
Founders that read this book:
78 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I would recommend Zero to One by Peter Thiel to any entrepreneur who’s starting out. I could not put this book down and have re-read it several times.
— Eddie Huai, Flyby ($200K/month). Read the full interview ➜
11. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
- Written by: Tony Hsieh
- Link: Amazon
Pay brand-new employees $2,000 to quit Make customer service the responsibility of the entire company-not just a department Focus on company culture as the #1 priority Apply research from the science of happiness to running a business Help employees grow-both personally and professionally Seek to change the world Oh, and make money too .
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Fast-paced and down-to-earth, DELIVERING HAPPINESS shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success-and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own.
Founders that read this book:
28 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Two great books have changed the direction of our company is Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, and The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss.
— Travis Richardson, Impressions Agency ($100K/month). Read the full interview ➜
A great story about company culture - it has inspired me on ways to incorporate it into Spuds.
— Paul Dickey, Spuds ($15K/month). Read the full interview ➜
12. Think and Grow Rich
- Written by: Napoleon Hill
- Link: Amazon
This book contains money-making secrets that can change your life.
Think and Grow Rich, based on the author’s famed Law of Success, represents the distilled wisdom of distinguished men of great wealth and achievement.
If you learn and apply the simple basic techniques revealed here, you will have mastered the secret of true and lasting success—and you may have whatever you want in life!
Founders that read this book:
45 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
A book I have referenced and re-read over the past 30 years. I prefer non-fiction and stories of successful people and their journey to success. I have spent most of my reading time devoted to books on famous scientists and how they were able to make important discoveries but most importantly how they learned from the mistakes and unsuccessful experiments to pivot, design new experiments to get to answers to important biological questions.
— Nathan S. Bryan, Pneuma Nitric Oxide ($0/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book is amazing for way too many reasons to explain, but if you're an entrepreneur and you want to be amazing it's just a must-read period.
— Mitchel Matthews, Adrenaline Offroad ($45K/month). Read the full interview ➜
13. Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You
- Written by: John Warrillow
- Link: Amazon
According to John Warrillow, the number one mistake entrepreneurs make is to build a business that relies too heavily on them.
Thus, when the time comes to sell, buyers aren't confident that the company-even if it's profitable-can stand on its own.
- Repeatable: generate recurring revenue by engineering products that customers have to repurchase often.
Founders that read this book:
13 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book had a strong influence on me and I recommend it a lot. The advice in this book isn’t just for folks who are in that mode - it has lots of ideas for how to streamline your business through standardizing on products (or services) and creating standard operating procedures that staff can easily be trained on, that I learned a lot from.
— Jói Sigurdsson, CrankWheel ($31.2K/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book has been a game-changer for me, the insights are extremely valuable.
— Sam Wilcox, Tribecto Automations ($10K/month). Read the full interview ➜
14. Rework
- Written by: Jason Fried
- Link: Amazon
Rework shows you a better, faster, easier way to succeed in business.
Read it and you'll know why plans are actually harmful, why you don't need outside investors, and why you're better off ignoring the competition.
You'll learn how to be more productive, how to get exposure without breaking the bank, and tons more counterintuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke you.
Founders that read this book:
33 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Rework by Jason Fried is my all-time favorite - it’s short, quick and impactful.
— John James, Country Outfitter ($100K/month). Read the full interview ➜
I listen to this book every once in a while when I need inspiration or when I get stuck.
— Janine Halloran, Coping Skills for Kids ($20K/month). Read the full interview ➜
15. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
- Written by: Mark Manson
- Link: Amazon
A generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life.
A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.
Founders that read this book:
15 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I don’t really read business books anymore. I think it’s a lot more important to focus on the mental health and personal development side of things. For that, I recommend Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck.
— Benjamin Hebert, Natural Stacks ($200K/month). Read the full interview ➜
16. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
- Written by: Charles Duhigg
- Link: Amazon
In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed.
With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation.
At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work..
With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation.
At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work.
Founders that read this book:
15 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Habits are some of the most powerful things in life, I’m currently reading The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg and it really helps understand how much of what we do is a habit and why they are so important.
— Luis Camacho, Fantôm Agency ($25K/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book really helps you understand how habits are formed and how they can be changed. Habits are at the core of what we do, and learning the science will help you better understand yourself and your clients.
— Andrei Calinescu, One Life Meals ($130K/month). Read the full interview ➜
17. Who Moved My Cheese
- Written by: Spencer Johnson M.D.
- Link: Amazon
With over 2.5 million copies sold worldwide, Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths It is the amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy.
Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life, for example a good job, a loving relationship, money or possessions, health or spiritual peace of mind.
His works have become cultural touchstones and are available in 40 languages.
Founders that read this book:
7 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This is a great book about dealing with change in your life.
— Adam Hascall, Dick At Your Door ($125K/month). Read the full interview ➜
18. Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
- Written by: Mike Michalowicz
- Link: Amazon
Author of cult classics The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur offers a simple, counterintuitive cash management solution that will help small businesses break out of the doom spiral and achieve instant profitability.
Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales - Expenses = Profit.
With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of.
Founders that read this book:
25 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
A MUST READ! This is how I learned that my business is profitable from day one!! I know right?! Totally mind-blowing. It talks about how to set up your business financials as well. Very actionable and an easy read.
— Danielle Price, SOS Romance Planning Service ($1K/month). Read the full interview ➜
19. Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen: Donald Miller
- Written by: Donald Miller
- Link: Amazon
Donald Miller’s StoryBrand process is a proven solution to the struggle business leaders face when talking about their businesses.
This revolutionary method for connecting with customers provides readers with the ultimate competitive advantage, revealing the secret for helping their customers understand the compelling benefits of using their products, ideas, or services.
Whether you are the marketing director of a multibillion dollar company, the owner of a small business, a politician running for office, or the lead singer of a rock band, Building a StoryBrand will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.
Founders that read this book:
27 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Learn how to make a powerful impact in your marketing messages, and learn how to structure them. Hint: You & your product aren’t the heroes. Your customer is.
— Tyler Robertson, Diesel Laptops ($4.2M/month). Read the full interview ➜
Before I read StoryBrand, we talked about how amazing we were and why customers should pick us. I was clueless to the reality that our job is not to be the hero of our customers’ stories. We are supposed to be the guide who helps them achieve their own goals. As a result, we’ve completely changed how we communicate with our customers.
— Robert Kaplinsky, Grassroots Workshops ($/month). Read the full interview ➜
20. The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
- Written by: Ben Horowitz
- Link: Amazon
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.
While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one.
Filled with his trademark humor and straight talk, The Hard Thing About Hard Things is invaluable for veteran entrepreneurs as well as those aspiring to their own new ventures, drawing from Horowitz's personal and often humbling experiences.
Founders that read this book:
35 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I love The Hard Thing About Hard Things. It just puts in perspective how in business there are no easy answers.
— Justin Fenchel, BeatBox Beverages ($11M/month). Read the full interview ➜
Any entrepreneur will tell you that building a business is hard. In this book, Ben Horowitz walks through a variety of different types of challenges that you face and provides tangible advice on how to handle them. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s great.
— Hope Horner, Lemonlight ($1.5M/month). Read the full interview ➜
21. The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
- Written by: Grant Cardone
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
15 successful founders have read this book ➜
22. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition
- Written by: Robert B. Cialdini
- Link: Amazon
Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings.
Dr.
Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success.
Founders that read this book:
24 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
According to Robert Cialdini, who studied the principle of social proof in-depth in his book, “we view a behavior as more correct in a given situation to the degree that we see others performing it”. So for example, if you’re uncertain about purchasing this one product but then you see that “insert famous celebrity name who you really like” posts something it, this would transfer the positive attributes they see in these “celebrities” to the product.
— Eddie Huai, Flyby ($200K/month). Read the full interview ➜
I’m a really big fan of Psychology and how the human brain works, which is probably why I love marketing and advertising so much, as I’m able to position things in a way that will make someone want to do something by touching on specific queues that will trigger certain actions and responses. Here, Cialdini talks about the seven key influencers of persuasion (which are based on 35 years of evidence-based research). I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in what influences people to make the decisions they make.
— Luis Camacho, Fantôm Agency ($25K/month). Read the full interview ➜
23. The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business
- Written by: Clayton M. Christensen
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
15 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book is definitely an inspiring book for IdeaScale and the problem we’re trying to solve.
— Rob Hoehn, IdeaScale ($750K/month). Read the full interview ➜
24. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
- Written by: Gary Keller
- Link: Amazon
The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity.
A non-fiction, self-help book written by authors and real estate entrepreneurs, Gary W.
Keller and Jay Papasan.
The book discusses the value of simplifying one's workload by focusing on the one most important task in any given project.
Founders that read this book:
26 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Other marketing and advertising efforts haven’t been as successful for me so for now I am not worrying about them. I read The One Thing and realized that multitasking just means you are doing a lot of things poorly. It is better to wholeheartedly do one thing that works.
— Jackie Burke, Tini Lux ($22K/month). Read the full interview ➜
When I was trying to do a bunch of things at once and was having trouble deciding what to focus on, this book helped a lot.
— Zach Katz, Framed Tweets (Now its Sticker Mule) ($9.5K/month). Read the full interview ➜
25. The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future: Chris Guillebeau
- Written by: Chris Guillebeau
- Link: Amazon
Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose – and earn a good living.
Still in his early thirties, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth – he’s already visited more than 175 nations – and yet he’s never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck.
Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back.
You can start small with your venture, committing little time or money, and wait to take the real plunge when you're sure it's successful.
Founders that read this book:
16 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book taught me that I didn’t need to spend a lot of money to start a business. So I spent $100 to reserve a domain name and host a website on Wix.
— Alexandra Kenin, Urban Hiker SF ($3.75K/month). Read the full interview ➜
I love this book because it inspired me to get started. I used to think that launching a business meant the traditional business plan and bank loan, but that book opened my eyes to the world of microbusinesses.
— Jessica Baumgart, Delicious Denver Food Tours ($75K/month). Read the full interview ➜
26. Outliers: The Story of Success
- Written by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Link: Amazon
Learn what sets high achievers apart -- from Bill Gates to the Beatles -- in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).
In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful.
Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.
Founders that read this book:
19 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Malcolm Gladwell has a great way of presenting ideas and methodology that translate well into my business.
— Adam Hascall, Dick At Your Door ($125K/month). Read the full interview ➜
27. Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- Written by: David Goggins
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
13 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book showed me that anything is possible, despite your past.
— Drew Laine, PenaltyBox Sports ($400K/month). Read the full interview ➜
28. The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
- Written by: Thomas J. Stanley
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
8 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book has greatly influenced me when investigating business ideas and entrepreneurs.
— Brian Winch, CleanLots.com ($60K/month). Read the full interview ➜
29. High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way
- Written by: Brendon Burchard
- Link: Amazon
THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY.
Twenty years ago, author Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions: 1.
A link to a free professional assessment is included in the book.
Founders that read this book:
6 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book is teaching me valuable lessons about the habits of the most successful people on the planet and how to go about implementing those in my own life.
— Sarah Wolfer, Girl Boss Sports ($4.76K/month). Read the full interview ➜
30. Sam Walton: Made In America
- Written by: Sam Walton
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
11 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I found this book to be very inspiring – I find it really interesting to understand others’ experiences and insights when it comes to business and management.
— Ofer Tirosh, Tomedes ($0/month). Read the full interview ➜
31. You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
- Written by: Jen Sincero
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
9 successful founders have read this book ➜
32. Shoe Dog
- Written by: Phil Knight
- Link: Amazon
In this instant and tenacious New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight “offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh” (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.
Bill Gates named Shoe Dog one of his five favorite books of 2016 and called it “an amazing tale, a refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like.
Together, harnessing the electrifying power of a bold vision and a shared belief in the transformative power of sports, they created a brand—and a culture—that changed everything.
Founders that read this book:
60 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Books like The Alchemist, Creativity Inc., Shoe Dog, and Blitzscaling have been incredibly insightful because they analyze the challenges founders and people have faced and how they overcome them.
— Joel Montaniel, SevenRooms ($/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book taught me that if you want to go far, you must focus on building a team.
— Dane Jensen, Sock Club ($1M/month). Read the full interview ➜
33. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
- Written by: Jen Sincero
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
10 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book inspired me to create a life I totally love. And to create it NOW - and to make some damn money already!
— DShawn Russell, Southern Elegance Candle Company ($140K/month). Read the full interview ➜
34. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
- Written by: Greg McKeown
- Link: Amazon
Outlines a systematic framework for enabling greater productivity without overworking, sharing strategies on how to eliminate unnecessary tasks while streamlining essential employee functions.
By the co-author of the best-selling Multipliers..
By the co-author of the best-selling Multipliers.
Founders that read this book:
17 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I got a lot of guidance from Essentialism; this especially helped me to not do things, in order to focus on more essential things. I also get a lot of inspiration from reading books about eastern philosophy, especially Zen.
— Joris de Ruiter, ConvertCalculator ($8K/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book changed the trajectory of how I used my whole business. It was one of those books that came at the right time in my life— when I was completely overwhelmed and overcommitted in my business. I felt like I was carrying the load of the work because I was such a go-getter. I would sacrifice sleep and time with my family to complete projects for the business.
— Jen Hansard, Simple Green Smoothies ($30K/month). Read the full interview ➜
35. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
- Written by: Jim Collins
- Link: Amazon
Can a good company become a great one and, if so, how?After a five-year research project, Collins concludes that good to great can and does happen.
In this book, he uncovers the underlying variables that enable any type of organization to.
In this book, he uncovers the underlying variables that enable any type of organization to
Founders that read this book:
13 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book provided the framework for not only how to build a sustainable, long term business but how to avoid many of the mistakes and the reasons why the majority of startups fail.
— Mark Thompson, PayKickstart ($85K/month). Read the full interview ➜
A true classic. Collins really showed his readers how great companies triumph over time and the book is full of real-life case studies. I think that most books about business management are usually a waste of time, but these two really stand out for me.
— Michael Shenkerman, SEATYLOCK ($250K/month). Read the full interview ➜
36. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
- Written by: Michael E. Gerber
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
37. This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See
- Written by: Seth Godin
- Link: Amazon
Godin offers the core of his marketing wisdom in one accessible, timeless package.
At the heart of his approach is a big idea: Great marketers don't use consumers to solve their company's problem; they use marketing to solve other people's problems.
Truly powerful marketing is grounded in empathy, generosity, and emotional labour.
This book teaches you how to identify your smallest viable audience; draw on the right signals and signs to position your offering; build trust and permission with your target market; speak to the narratives your audience tells themselves about status, affiliation, and dominance; spot opportunities to create and release tension; and give people the tools to achieve their goals.
Founders that read this book:
19 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Another book that I suggest to read - regardless of the kind of business you have or want to start - is “This is Marketing” by Seth Godin. It is an essential reading for everyone who is involved in marketing!
— Nicholas Figoli, EatTiamo ($10K/month). Read the full interview ➜
A great book for startups.
— Ben Keene, Rebel Book Club ($13K/month). Read the full interview ➜
38. The Law of Success In Sixteen Lessons by Napoleon Hill
- Written by: Napoleon Hill
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
39. Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
- Written by: Paul Jarvis
- Link: Amazon
What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale a new start-up, but rather, to be able to work for yourself, determine your own hours, and become a (highly profitable) and sustainable company of one? Suppose the better—and smarter—solution is simply to remain small? This book explains how to do just that.
Company of One is a refreshingly new approach centered on staying small and avoiding growth, for any size business.
In Company of One, Jarvis explains how you can find the right pathway to do the same, including planning how to set up your shop, determining your desired revenues, dealing with unexpected crises, keeping your key clients happy, and of course, doing all of this on your own.
Founders that read this book:
14 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book really changed my perspective on how I wanted to grow my business, but more importantly why.
— Bobby Hoyt, Millennial Money Man ($150K/month). Read the full interview ➜
40. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
- Written by: Don Miguel Ruiz
- Link: Amazon
Identifies four self-limiting beliefs that impede one's experience of freedom, true happiness, and love..
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Identifies four self-limiting beliefs that impede one's experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Founders that read this book:
7 successful founders have read this book ➜
41. Show Your Work!
- Written by: Austin Kleon
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
42. Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself
- Written by: Mike Michalowicz
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
43. The One Minute Manager
- Written by: Kenneth Blanchard Ph.D.
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
44. Rich Dad Poor Dad
- Written by: Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Link: Amazon
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his "rich dad" — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing.
The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you..
The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you.
Founders that read this book:
17 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad taught me that we are the owners of our destiny and that working for others was not for me. It also realigned me on the benefits of creating passive income.
— Cesar Quintero, Fit2Go ($130K/month). Read the full interview ➜
Rich Dad Poor Dad convinced me that I was definitely on the right track when I picked up entrepreneurship as a passion. But it also showed me the need to create passive income and avoid depending on only one source of income.
— Justin Anyanwu, Lazy Jar ($250/month). Read the full interview ➜
45. Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
- Written by: Seth Godin
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
12 successful founders have read this book ➜
46. Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen
- Written by: Donald Miller
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
8 successful founders have read this book ➜
47. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- Written by: Carol S. Dweck
- Link: Amazon
The updated edition of the book that has changed millions of lives with its insights into the growth mindset.
After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S.
as well as for those who would like to increase their own feelings of success and fulfillment.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Everyone should read this book.”—Chip Heath and Dan Heath, authors of Made to Stick “One of the most influential books ever about motivation.”—Po Bronson, author of NurtureShock “If you manage people or are a parent (which is a form of managing people), drop everything and read Mindset.”—Guy Kawasaki, author of The Art of the Start 2.0
Founders that read this book:
14 successful founders have read this book ➜
48. High Output Management
- Written by: Andrew S. Grove
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
10 successful founders have read this book ➜
49. The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- Written by: Robert Iger
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
8 successful founders have read this book ➜
50. Principles: Life and Work
- Written by: Ray Dalio
- Link: Amazon
1 New York Times Bestseller “Significant...The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving.” —The New York Times Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.
In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City.
Here, from a man who has been called both “the Steve Jobs of investing” and “the philosopher king of the financial universe” (CIO magazine), is a rare opportunity to gain proven advice unlike anything you’ll find in the conventional business press.
Founders that read this book:
13 successful founders have read this book ➜
51. Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Incerto)
- Written by: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
12 successful founders have read this book ➜
52. The Secret
- Written by: Rhonda Byrne
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
6 successful founders have read this book ➜
53. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
- Written by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
54. The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies
- Written by: Chet Holmes
- Link: Amazon
Counsels business professionals on how to achieve success through a combination of focus and discipline strategies, in a guide that advises readers against following trends and taking on too many projects while making recommendations on marketing effectively and perfecting the art of the sale..
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Counsels business professionals on how to achieve success through a combination of focus and discipline strategies, in a guide that advises readers against following trends and taking on too many projects while making recommendations on marketing effectively and perfecting the art of the sale.
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
55. Principles: Life and Work
- Written by: Ray Dalio
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
6 successful founders have read this book ➜
56. Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise
- Written by: Horst Schulze
- Link: Amazon
"Horst Schulze created a culture of service that should be a role model for all of us.
By committing to the highest standards of professionalism - and creating the right systems to achieve them - he inspired thousands of people to embrace and embody the core ideal of sheer unadulterated excellence.
Unleash the disruptive power of your true potential, own your career trajectory, and experience the game-changing proof firsthand: Excellence Wins.
Founders that read this book:
2 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book which taught me how being good is not enough but excelling it is what makes any project unique and successful. Customer service is a pride to any company and this taught me a great deal.
— Sangeetha, Cubby Inc ($2K/month). Read the full interview ➜
57. The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
- Written by: Seth Godin
- Link: Amazon
The author of Permission Marketing and Purple Cow shares insights into knowing when to support or fight corporate systems, explaining how to recognize and drop defunct practices to protect profits, job security, and professional satisfaction..
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The author of Permission Marketing and Purple Cow shares insights into knowing when to support or fight corporate systems, explaining how to recognize and drop defunct practices to protect profits, job security, and professional satisfaction.
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book has some great advice on when to stick with something and when to quit. It gave me the ammunition I needed to follow my gut and to stick with the project even when it got really hard.
— Foti Panagiotakopoulos, GrowthMentor ($10K/month). Read the full interview ➜
58. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
- Written by: Brené Brown
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I am a huge Brene Brown fan. She focuses on the human part of running a business and teaches you how to handle tough conversations. She explores what it means (and doesn’t mean) to be transparent and demonstrates how to lead a company that people want to be a part of.
— Hope Horner, Lemonlight ($1.5M/month). Read the full interview ➜
This book discusses the concepts of vulnerability, courage, and taking risks in life - all of which I am passionate about. One quote she has in many of her books and has been impactful for me is the following by Teddy Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
— Sarah Wolfer, Girl Boss Sports ($4.76K/month). Read the full interview ➜
59. The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level
- Written by: Gay Hendricks
- Link: Amazon
Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals.
However, this rarely happens.
Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
60. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
- Written by: Angela Duckworth
- Link: Amazon
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).
The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor.
This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).
Founders that read this book:
7 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
The importance of hard work and determination and how it can overpower any kind of natural talent. Very applicable in the startup world. Some founders pivot too early, in my opinion.
— Gino Ferrand, TECLA ($85K/month). Read the full interview ➜
61. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
- Written by: Phil Knight
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
15 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike is really a well-told story that makes you realize creating a hugely successful business is a combination of luck, perseverance, and pretty much all the stuff typical startup founders deal with.
— Gino Ferrand, TECLA ($85K/month). Read the full interview ➜
62. Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet
- Written by: Jesse Itzler
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
63. Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School
- Written by: Richard Branson
- Link: Amazon
The Virgin Group entrepreneur offers advice, shares his experiences, and discusses business insights collected from his syndicated "New York Times" column..
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The Virgin Group entrepreneur offers advice, shares his experiences, and discusses business insights collected from his syndicated "New York Times" column.
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
64. Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World
- Written by: Rand Fishkin
- Link: Amazon
Rand Fishkin, the founder and former CEO of Moz, reveals how traditional Silicon Valley "wisdom" leads far too many startups astray, with the transparency and humor that his hundreds of thousands of blog readers have come to love.
Everyone knows how a startup story is supposed to go: A young, brilliant entrepreneur has a cool idea, drops out of college, defies the doubters, overcomes all odds, makes billions, and becomes the envy of the technology world.
Up or down the chain of command, at both early stage startups and mature companies, whether your trajectory is riding high or down in the dumps: this book can help solve your problems, and make you feel less alone for having them.
Founders that read this book:
10 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
It helped a lot to see that others also struggled to move the needle. It was truly valuable to me because it helped me push through my frustration and persevere.
— Florin Cornianu, 123FormBuilder ($420K/month). Read the full interview ➜
65. Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Creating a Mass Movement of People Who Will Pay for Your Advice
- Written by: Russell Brunson
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
7 successful founders have read this book ➜
66. I Will Teach You To Be Rich
- Written by: Ramit Sethi
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
67. MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom
- Written by: Tony Robbins
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
68. The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)
- Written by: Hal Elrod
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
69. Ego Is the Enemy
- Written by: Ryan Holiday
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book is important because it helped me look within. And if we don't look within we can never deal with what’s on the outside of ourselves.
— Tony Gauthier, Sprëtz ($1.1K/month). Read the full interview ➜
70. The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
- Written by: Ryan Holiday
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
9 successful founders have read this book ➜
71. The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon
- Written by: Brad Stone
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
10 successful founders have read this book ➜
72. Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger, Expanded Third Edition
- Written by: Charles T. Munger
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
73. The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life
- Written by: J L Collins
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
2 successful founders have read this book ➜
74. The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement - 30th Anniversary Edition
- Written by: Eliyahu M. Goldratt
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
10 successful founders have read this book ➜
75. The Win Without Pitching Manifesto
- Written by: Blair Enns
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book is great for re-associating the importance of design.
— Abb-d Choudhury, Driftime® Media ($10.5K/month). Read the full interview ➜
76. Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
- Written by: Ashlee Vance
- Link: Amazon
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion.
Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius's life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.
More than any other entrepreneur today, Musk has dedicated his energies and his own vast fortune to inventing a future that is as rich and far-reaching as the visionaries of the golden age of science-fiction fantasy.
Founders that read this book:
10 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
The realest badass entrepreneur of them all! He risks it all because he believes so heavily in his vision. There’s so much we can all learn from this man.
— Samantha Khater, Dessert Boxes ($150K/month). Read the full interview ➜
77. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
- Written by: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Link: Amazon
The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life...
I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of.
Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
78. Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days
- Written by: Joey Coleman
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
79. Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention
- Written by: John Ruhlin
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
80. Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
- Written by: Timothy Ferriss
- Link: Amazon
The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek.
From the author: “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show.
It’s changed my life, and I hope the same for you.”
Founders that read this book:
14 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
I love this book, as it has a ton of great advice and perspectives from some of the world’s most successful people.
— David Downing, ChipMonk Baking ($90K/month). Read the full interview ➜
81. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
- Written by: T. Harv Eker
- Link: Amazon
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments? The shocking answer is: None of the above! In his groundbreaking Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T.
Harv Eker states: "Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life!" Eker does this by identifying your "money and success blueprint." We all have a personal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, and it is this blueprint, more than anything, that will determine our financial lives.
If you think like rich people think and do what rich people do, chances are you'll get rich too!
Founders that read this book:
7 successful founders have read this book ➜
82. Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?
- Written by: Seth Godin
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
83. The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Random House Large Print)
- Written by: Scott Galloway
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
2 successful founders have read this book ➜
84. Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul
- Written by: Howard Schultz
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
3 successful founders have read this book ➜
85. The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime!
- Written by: MJ DeMarco
- Link: Amazon
Is the financial plan of mediocrity -- a dream-stealing, soul-sucking dogma known as "The Slowlane" your plan for creating wealth? You know how it goes; it sounds a lil something like this: "Go to school, get a good job, save 10% of your paycheck, buy a used car, cancel the movie channels, quit drinking expensive Starbucks mocha lattes, save and penny-pinch your life away, trust your life-savings to the stock market, and one day, when you are oh, say, 65 years old, you can retire rich." The mainstream financial gurus have sold you blindly down the river to a great financial gamble: You've been hoodwinked to believe that wealth can be created by recklessly trusting in the uncontrollable and unpredictable markets: the housing market, the stock market, and the job market.
This impotent financial gamble dubiously promises wealth in a wheelchair -- sacrifice your adult life for a financial plan that reaps dividends in the twilight of life.
Hit the Fastlane, crack the code to wealth, and find out how to live rich for a lifetime.
Founders that read this book:
15 successful founders have read this book ➜
What founders are saying:
This book is aimed at people who want to break out of the 9 to 5 world, but I’d recommend it solely because it made me completely rethink wealth, and what it takes to become rich.
— Zach Katz, Framed Tweets (Now its Sticker Mule) ($9.5K/month). Read the full interview ➜
I talk about the rules and lessons from this great classic a LOT. It’s a little uncomfortable to read but it’s a serious punch in the face. It’s not for everyone, but if you’ve got a bit of a sense that the ‘traditional path’ isn’t leading to wealth and happiness, then this could be the wakeup call you to need.
— Stephen Somers, Marketplace SuperHeroes ($350K/month). Read the full interview ➜
86. As a Man Thinketh - Complete Original Text
- Written by: James Allen
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
5 successful founders have read this book ➜
87. All Marketers are Liars: The Underground Classic That Explains How Marketing Really Works--and Why Authenticity Is the Best Marketing of All
- Written by: Seth Godin
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
4 successful founders have read this book ➜
88. Unlimited Power Featuring Tony Robbins Live!
- Written by: Anthony (Tony) Robbins
- Link: Amazon
Founders that read this book:
2 successful founders have read this book ➜
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