The most successful people have hit the big time thanks to their specific mindset. Books are the things that shape it. They can either give us a lot of food for thought or distract from important things. Hence, it’s essential to select books that will keep you on the right track.
????The Goal: a process of ongoing improvement — Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox
This is a business book written in a novel genre. It tells us about the ways of overcoming bottlenecks. The author also helps entrepreneurs identify and cross barriers which prevent companies’ development. The plot is centered around a production enterprise: how it copes with the challenges. However, the described principles can be applied in other types of business as well.
????The Innovator’s Dilemma — Clayton M. Christensen
A professor from Harvard’s business school tells us about how companies interact with breakthrough technologies and the way it changes business. Particularly, it leads to the bankruptcy of the largest industry leaders. Besides, Clayton splits tips on what to do in order to make innovations a force for good in your business.
????Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion — Robert B. Cialdini, Ph. D.
This is a classic book about social psychology. It explains many features of human behavior. Especially, it regards the way we buy manipulations and take them for granted. On top of this, Robert shares advice on how we can implement this knowledge.
????Rework — Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
This book can inspire you to start a new business or to improve an existing one. If you think it requires a bunch of resources, the author can prove you wrong. They assert there is no need for tons of money or the commitment to risks. Jason and David reason about what an optimal company size is, whether it needs to expand, and how to learn from your own mistakes.
????Steve Jobs — Walter Isaacson
This is a biography of Steve Jobs written by an American journalist. Jobs himself suggested the idea of the book based on talks with his family, friends, and colleagues. This biography — the most truthful and fullest story of Jobs’ life. His life insights, challenges, highs and lows — that’s what you can learn about the business icon from this book.
Which book have you read or would love to? Share in the comments!
