There are many business books. Good business books are few and far between. Magazine Time chose 25 publications that have already brought up several generations of successful managers and are still relevant. What books do you have on your desk?
#1 Age of the Absurd (1989), Charles Handy
Professor London business school talks about dramatic changes in everyday life and working life of people. New technologies are changing the usual rules and ways of working. The book is called prophetic, because after decades Handy's thoughts have become even more relevant.
#2 Built to last. The Success of Companies with Vision (1994), Jim Collins, Jerry Porras
The authors study the success of business giants ( Disney, 3M, Sony and others) and try to understand how they manage to stand out from the background of others. The reasoning leads Collins and Porrasak to believe that it's not so much the leaders that matter as the right corporate culture.
#3 Competing for the Future (1996), Gary Hamel & K.K. Prahalad
This book provides revolutionaries with tools and concepts to fight the defenders of the past. Hamel and Prahalad talk about strategic planning, about how it should be emotional, purposeful, and not just analytical. The book talks a lot about the core competencies of the company and the need to anticipate changes in the industry, and not just adapt to the new.
#4 Competitive strategy. Methodology for Analyzing Industries and Competitors (1980), Michael Porter
For thirty years now, this book has been a starting point for managers who think about profitability in a competitive market.
#5 Emotional Intelligence (1995), Daniel Goleman
Why do people with different IQs perform equally well at work? It's all about self-control, perseverance, and motivation—in other words, emotional intelligence. Goleman talks about how this emotional intelligence can be developed. The ideas from the book smoothly migrated to the employee evaluation standards.
#6 E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It (1985), Michael E. Gerber
There is a myth that a good technical or operational person can also run the whole business just as well. Gerber destroys this myth and proves that the head of a business must be an effective manager and entrepreneur.
#7 Encyclopedia of Management (2001), Peter Drucker
Drucker single-handedly created the theory of management. His ideas were ahead of their time. To begin acquaintance with his works is, perhaps, with this book.
#8 Fifth discipline. The Art and Practice of the Self-Learning Organization (1990), Peter Senge
Most management guides are based on case studies and data analyses. But not this book. Senge took it up after his morning meditation. He describes five disciplines for smart company. But the most important of them is the fifth, which is tied to “systems thinking”.
#9 First Break All the Rules (1999), Marcus Buckingham, Kurt Coffman
The authors urge executives to personalize their style and not to treat everyone with the same brush. To come to this conclusion, Buckingham and Coffman conducted more than 80,000 interviews with the best managers. The book contains many other useful tips.
#10 Target (1999), Eliyahu Goldrat
The book differs markedly from other business bestsellers. First, its author is not a titan of industry, not a business school professor or even a consultant. He is a physicist. Secondly, this is not a textbook, but a novel. Main character Alex Rogo is confronted with the "limitation theory" and is trying to get the company up and running. The book has been reprinted several times.
#11 From good to great. Why Some Companies Breakthrough and Others Don't... (2001), Jim Collins
How companies become not only successful, but also profitable, and for a long time? To answer this question, Collins took a deep dive into 1,400 Fortune 500 companies. He discovered seven keys to success.
#12 Guerrilla Marketing (1984), Jay Conrad Levinson
The guerrillas changed the way people thought about war, and Levinson's book changed the way small companies thought about promotion. How to compete with the giants? Use your head, not your muscles. Twenty-five years later, real business empires are growing on Levinson's ideas.
#13 How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) by Dale Carnegie
Financial success depends 15% on technical knowledge and 85% on the ability to lead people, says the author, who called himself a simple village boy. The advice in the book is fairly simple, but that didn't stop Carnegie from selling more than 30 million copies during the Great Depression.
#14 The Human Side of the Enterprise (1960), Douglas McGregor
McGregor turned the business idea of personnel management upside down by proposing two theories. Theory X assumes that all employees are inherently lazy. Theory Y that employees can be ambitious and motivated. Management, according to McGregor, should create conditions for subordinates to strive for more.
#15 The innovator's dilemma. (1997), Clayton Christensen
This book is not about success, but about failure. Professor Harvard Business School explains why once-successful companies went bankrupt and what happens to those who turn a blind eye to new technologies and market trends. The main lesson of the book is to adapt sooner and more often, even if it hurts today's profits.
#16 Ahead of Change (1996), John Kotter
Who does not change, he fails. Kotter talks about eight stages organizational change and provides each step with examples from the consultant's own extensive practice. In addition, the author explains the difference between someone who manages change and someone who leads it.
#17 How to Become Leaders (1989), Warren Bennis
The book from the leadership guru is perceived not as a business textbook, but as a way to understand yourself. Bennis talks about the lack of leaders and calls this problem a "social disease". In the book, he tells how to treat this disease.
#18 Out of the Crisis (1982), W. Edward Deming
It was in this book that the idea was first formulated general management quality (TQM). Deming's work revolutionized American businesses. The book talks about 14 key management principles that are contrary to many of the standards of those times, but are now perceived as the norm.
#19 My years at General Motors (1964), Alfred Sloan
Author led GM from 1923 to 1946 and turned the company into the world's largest corporation. GM's lawyers have long hindered the publication of the book, fearing that Sloan's revelations would serve as the basis for lawsuits against the company. This book is still considered required reading in many business schools around the world.
#20 One Minute Manager (1982), Kenneth Blanchard, Spencer Johnson
This thin book with simple (critics used the word "innocent") business truths immediately won the hearts of the world public. The authors recommend that effective managers "catch people who are doing the right thing" and reward good behavior with one-minute praise. Bad behavior should also be marked with a one-minute reprimand.
#21 Corporate reengineering. Business Revolution Manifesto (1993), Michael Hammer, James Champy
The division of labor that once spurred the growth of young corporate America is now sinking businesses, the authors argue. Hammer and Champy call for rethinking the business structure and merging some professions into one. There are opinions that the book is involved in the massive corporate layoffs of the 1990s. In the digital age, the thoughts in the book ring even more believable.
#22 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) Stephen R. Covey
This is one of the best selling business books of all time. Curiously, it says very little about business and management. But you will read seven easily digestible maxims that will help in business life.
#23 Six Sigma course. How General Electric, Motorola and Other Leading Companies of the World Mastering the Craft (2000), Peter S. Pandy, Robert P. Newman, Roland R. Caveneg
Motorola and General Electric developed Six Sigma in the 1970s and 1980s, and in the 2000s the method of management went mainstream.
#24 production system Toyota (1988), Taiichi Ohno
After World War II, an engineer Toyota Taiichi Ohno was looking for a way to bring the Japanese factories closer to the big three from America. The results of his work changed the manufacturing industry forever. Taiichi Ohno and his managers developed the " lean manufacturing”, which helped Toyota break into the world leaders in the industry. In the book, Ono talks about the most important stages of innovation.
#25 Who stole my cheese? (1998), Spencer Johnson
Another thin book-parable. Read in 30 minutes maximum. The idea is simple: change because it is inevitable. Company executives truckload the book and hand out copies to employees so they don't go into a stupor when faced with changing circumstances. Sold over 20 million copies.
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OZ.by has compiled for our readers the top best-selling books in the business literature segment. This is what is most popular with the Belarusian audience.
The list is based on the statistics of book orders in the online store OZ.by for the last 2 years.
Interestingly, not only publications that describe the methods, tools and rules of doing business are popular, but also the biographies of businessmen. Here are the books in the Top 15:
1. Stephen Covey. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Powerful Personal Development Tools"
The book has been published in 73 countries in 38 languages, with a total circulation of more than 15 million copies.
In the book, these skills are combined into an understandable and logical system. Gradually mastering each of them, the reader can achieve the so-called "interpersonal dependence". This means he will learn to look for ways to cooperate with other people. Such interaction helps to achieve business goals.
2. Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs. Biography"
The book is based on conversations with Jobs himself, as well as his relatives, friends, enemies, rivals and colleagues.
The hero himself did not control the author in any way, frankly answered all the questions that he was asked during the collection of information. The result is a story about a life full of ups and downs. A story about strong man and talented businessman. One of the thoughts that is read between the lines is that Jobs was one of the first to understand that in order to succeed in the 21st century, you need to create a product that combines a creative approach and IT technologies.
3. Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon Lecter. "Rich dad, poor dad"
The authors of the book are convinced that children do not receive the necessary financial knowledge at school and therefore they do not form the necessary view and attitude on how to make money. And therefore, throughout their lives, many people work for the sake of money, but not always - it turns out to earn them. According to the authors, you need to use a different approach - to make money work for you.
Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lecter offer the reader a fresh look at this problem and tell how to teach children how to handle money before they encounter financial difficulties.
4. Napoleon Hill "Think and Grow Rich!"
For over 70 years, the book has been considered the classic textbook on wealth creation. It's not just about financial well-being. The author assures that the philosophy he expounds helps to achieve success in other areas of life. Therefore, the book also tells about how to achieve personal success, learn how to overcome difficulties, save vitality.
The book is written on the basis of the experience of cooperation and communication with a large number of people who have succeeded in life. Based on their characteristics, Hill developed and proposed 16 laws that can be used to achieve success.
5. George Clason "The richest man in Babylon"
Classics of economic literature. In 1926 the author began to publish a series of articles on how to achieve financial success. The conclusions were made after Clason's study of the cuneiform tablets of the Babylonian era. They reflected the rules and laws used by moneylenders, merchants and everyone who was associated with making money at that time.
A series of articles has been combined into a book. It gives an understanding of the basic financial laws that are relevant to this day: how to accumulate capital, save it and make it work for profit.
6. Nikolay Mrochkovsky, Andrey Parabellum “Diary. How to do everything!”
The book is addressed to those who want to manage their time as efficiently as possible, who set goals and go to achieve them. It includes a set of time management and efficiency strategies.
The book contains tips to help you avoid unnecessary stressful situations.
The material was developed on the basis of the authors' own methods.
7. Josh Kaufman"My own MBA"
A kind of encyclopedia, which contains the most necessary information from many books on business literature. Josh Kaufman lays out the basics of entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, financial management, explains key concepts in systems design and personality psychology.
In addition, the book describes the basic principles of any business, and on the example and experience of the world's most successful corporations.
8. Carl Sewell, Paul Brown "Customers for Life"
The book is a practical guide to working with clients (including the organization of the enterprise, marketing and merchandising).
The book will be useful for both novice entrepreneurs and those who are looking for ways to further expand their business.
9. Henry Ford "My life, my achievements." Translation - E. Kachelin
The autobiographical book of one of the outstanding
managers of the XX century, the organizer of the conveyor production, the "father" of the US automotive industry.
Considered a classic scientific organization labor. To this day, it is relevant for economists, engineers, designers, psychologists, sociologists, managers and organizers of production.
10. Andrey Parabellum, Nikolai Mrochkovsky, Alexei Tolkachev, Oleg Goryacho Breakthrough! eleven the best trainings for personal growth"
The book is written by some of Russia's most sought-after personal growth coaches and includes their strongest practical trainings.
All material is presented in the form step by step instructions. The authors claim that the reader, performing 1 hour a day of the exercises given in the book, will reach a completely new level of personal development and efficiency in two months.
11. Gleb Arkhangelsky “Time Drive. How to manage to live and work
In the most simple and step-by-step form, on real Russian examples, the author gives an answer to the main question of a modern manager: how to do more?
The book provides advice on organizing working time and rest, on motivation and goal setting, planning, prioritization, effective reading, etc.
12. Jason Fried, David Hensson Rework. Business without prejudice»
The book will tell you how to start your own business. If desired, in parallel with the main work. The author also gives recommendations on how to improve the existing business, views on it.
The book provides answers to burning questions about the optimal size for the company, the problems of its growth, the correct planning of the process, learning from your own mistakes, etc.
13. Rene Mauborgne, Chan Kim Blue Ocean Strategy. How to find or create a market free from other players»
Every year the competition becomes more and more intense, and the struggle for the sympathy of the consumer (and his wallet) is more and more bloody. The business ocean has turned red, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to survive in it. This is one of the key ideas of the book.
The authors of the "Strategy" are sure - you need to step aside and come up with something completely new. And then in the calm waters of the Blue Ocean, the business will achieve the desired growth. Kim and Mauborgne Propose detailed instructions to take the company out of competitive stress and create an entirely new business model.
14 Gavin Kennedy Translation - M. Vershovsky “You can agree on everything! How to get the most out of any negotiation
The book went through several reprints and is considered to be a negotiator's desk.
The book discusses the components of the negotiation process, strategic approaches and tactics. The author talks about psychological traps and mistakes in prioritization, gives examples of catastrophic miscalculations and situations that can still be corrected.
Working on the tasks of the book, you can more than once catch yourself thinking that at first there is a desire to solve them with “knurled” methods. But these methods, as the author convincingly proves, most often lead to defeat.
15. Brian Tracy Effective Methods Brian Tracy sales
One of America's leading experts in human development and personal growth shares his insights, methods and strategies gained from his years of sales experience.
The book describes ways in which you can improve your trading methods and make them extremely effective. By putting into practice the proposed techniques, you can achieve success in trading with any partner.
After reviewing the list, we asked the head and founder of OZ.by which book from the list he himself recommends reading.
I am sure that the basis of any business is to understand the client, to know his needs, desires and be able to surprise. Offer a little more than what the client expects.
The book "Customers for Life" helps with this. It not only describes why you need to understand the client, but also gives specific guidance: what and how to do to work with the client. Sewell is the owner own business, and his advice is based on his successful experience. And what is most valuable - such advice can be easily applied to any business.
Andrey Grinevich
Founder and CEO OZ.by
If a company wants to build a quality dialogue with a client, I would recommend this book. And not only the owner of the business, but the entire top management. For example, a lot of ideas and solutions for working with clients came to me after reading it. OZ.by focuses not so much on the sale of goods, but on the formation of a circle of loyal customers who return again and again. Sometimes without special need for a specific purchase, they return for the mood. How to create such conditions for the client, we learned, including from this book.
First of all, you can pay attention to the best publications that business literature offers. They will help you change the way you think about money, business and people, but most importantly they contain a huge motivation that anyone who wants to become independent needs.
Robert Kiyosaki "Rich Dad Poor Dad"
This book first saw the world in 1997, but today it is considered the best financial guide in the world for people of all income levels. The book talks about how to generate and manage cash flows, invest and profit from it, as well as how to change your attitude towards money.
The businessman shares with readers his own secrets on how to get out of the closed cycle inherent in the life of an employee, become independent and rich, and also raises the problem of shortage financial education in schools using examples from their own lives.
Nir Eyal "Hooked Buyer"
In 2017, this book was ranked among the best by Forbes. It will be useful to private entrepreneurs, including beginners, designers and marketers. The bestseller tells how to create products that form certain habits in buyers and how this will help build a business without using aggressive marketing in your practice.
The author considers the principles of using various social networks, and also answers the question why some products cause consumer attachment, while others do not. It also provides a practical guide to interacting with clients and influencing their psychology.
Donald Trump "The Art of the Deal"
Wonderful book from 1987 reveals to readers the secrets of imprisonment biggest deals New York developers. Despite the autobiographical content and scale of the described business, many negotiating situations are comparable to typical problems for medium and small enterprises.
Useful material is presented with humor and actively motivates the reader to search for new ideas for their business. The bestseller will be of interest not only to entrepreneurs, who will find in it many living examples of successful transactions, but also to people who are interested in outstanding personalities of our time.
D. Knapp, B. Kovitz, D. Zeratsky "Sprint: how to develop and test a new product in just five days"
D. Knapp, B. Kovitz, D. Zeratsky
This unique book was released in 2017 and became a bestseller almost immediately. It focuses on the progressive method that Google developers use to quickly create and test products. It provides practical advice on how to make a project of high quality and at the same time spend no more than a week on the whole process.
The material will be of interest to both large companies and beginners. The methodology proposed by the authors has been used by many young companies, helping them to survive and get back on their feet in real business conditions.
Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich!
If you are looking for the very best business books, this is one of the oldest and greatest in this category of literature. It was released for the first time in 1937. The content of the book has absorbed the results of twenty years of research and analysis of the lives and careers of many successful businessmen and simply outstanding personalities. It reveals important secrets of developing your business, attracting and increasing capital.
The author of the famous book is a well-known American journalist, writer and psychologist. In his comments, he explains that the proposed methodology for achieving success can be applied not only in business, but also in any other type of activity.
Carl Sewell "Customers for Life"
Released in 1990, this bestseller is considered one of the the best guides on interaction with clients. According to the author, who built his own business and achieved success, the main condition for stability is the creation client base and keeping it, thanks to the revision of the attitude towards employees and after-sales service generally.
The book will be of interest to aspiring entrepreneurs and developing small businesses. It contains practical advice Marketing, Human Resources and Merchandising.
Mike Mikalowitz "Startup without a budget"
This book was published in 2011. It is dedicated to how to start your own business without financial support and your own start-up capital. The author shares his experience on how to find ways out of seemingly insoluble situations and develop your business in any circumstances.
The Startup Without a Budget, as well as another book by Mike Mikalowitz, The Pumpkin Method, are the best business books for beginners. On the other hand, they will be of interest not only to those who are just thinking about creating it, but also to businesses that have outgrown a startup, but who want to retain the energy and inspiration inherent in the first stages of development. The content of the book is filled with inspiring motivation and many phrases that will easily become your motto in entrepreneurial activity.
Douglas McGregor "The Human Side of the Enterprise"
First published in 1960, this book revolutionized the understanding of principles in personnel management. The author of an outstanding bestseller is a social psychologist and management guru who based his theory on the fact that the participation of subordinates in decision making is one of the main motivators to perform their duties better. In his book, he shares with the reader the secrets of how to encourage staff to be the best in their field.
The ideas and guidelines provided by McGregor are still being successfully applied in practice both in large companies as well as in small businesses. This book is a must read for all leaders, as well as those who plan to build a career in management and management.
Henry Ford "My Life, My Achievements"
The autobiographical book of a cult personality in the automotive industry is at the same time one of the best manuals for organizing work and motivating staff. The system of organization of production proposed by Ford, by using the assembly line, was named after him (Fordism) and is today used by most industrial enterprises peace.
In his book, the author tells what difficulties he had to overcome on the way to becoming, about his negative attitude towards the influence of capital and the banking system, and about the desire to do quality work, in spite of getting higher profits, which in turn brings him world fame and a huge fortune.
Published in 2017, this book raises one of the main problems of modern business - the right selection of personnel. The authors suggest that entrepreneurs and managers reconsider their attitude towards applicants and pay attention not to the track record, but to real qualities, which will allow companies not to waste time and money.
Unlike most business books, Who? has many practical tips and techniques that you can apply in your practice. All of them are based on the analysis of information received as a result of interviews with the most successful businessmen, executives and top managers.
A selection of books for personal growth
If you are interested in psychology and personal growth, the selection below will be the best books to help you on your path to self-improvement. It will teach you how to change yourself and your attitude to the world, reveal the secrets of the behavior and thinking of others and allow you to discover your own potential.
Brian Tracy "Get out of your comfort zone"
The first publication of this book took place in 2014. It brought lightning fame to the author and was translated into several dozen languages. It tells how a person can change his life, leaving his comfort zone. Today it is recognized as the number one book on personal growth and self-development.
The author gives 21 methods on how to increase one's own efficiency in any kind of activity. This book will be of interest not only to entrepreneurs, but also to people who have a desire to achieve more in life.
David Allen "Getting Things Done"
This book was first published in 2001, but today you can find a revised and expanded edition in bookstores that fits modern realities of life. The author tells about a unique method of self-organization according to the GTD system or “bringing things to completion”.
This book will primarily be useful to those who suffer from constant lack of time and continuous stress. It teaches planning and a positive outlook on life in general.
Eric Byrne Games people play. People who play games"
This is one of the most famous books on personal growth. The author of this sensational bestseller is a well-known psychologist whose work is devoted to human relationships. The material presented in the book will allow you to independently identify your own mistakes in communicating with other people, as well as get rid of stereotypes in behavior.
Despite the fact that the book is devoted to psychoanalysis, it is written lightly and with humor. You will also find in it many vivid examples of situations that you have repeatedly met in your life. This book can be read at any age.
Jacob Teitelbaum - Always Tired
If you are interested in real practical advice from a doctor on how to overcome chronic fatigue, you should read this book. It is based on 37 years of research and recommendations for increasing vitality, verified by the author on his own experience.
"Forever Tired" is one of a series of books by the author dedicated to health and getting rid of negative habits in life. It will be useful to people of different ages and occupations.
Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People
The cult book, published in 1936, simply and concisely tells how to communicate with others and make a positive impression on the interlocutor in any situation. It will help you not only comprehend the elementary rules of politeness and mutual respect, but also master the art of oratory.
The principles cited by the author can be applied both in business area, as well as in everyday family life Therefore, this book is recommended for study by everyone without exception. It is full of practical advice and effective recommendations, and most importantly, all of them are relevant even today.
Brett Blumenthal "One Habit a Week"
A practical guide to changing yourself and your habits in just one year. The author of the book suggests using the program he developed for “small changes” that can have a significant impact on your life and worldview in general. The material is very easy to read and filled with positive motivation.
The main goal of the book is to teach the reader to better cope with life's difficulties, to establish relationships with others, and to reveal their own intellectual and creative potential. It will be most useful to those who are taking their first steps in self-improvement.
Peter Kamp "Speed Reading"
This is one of the newest books on speed reading, first published in 2015. It represents a new approach to learning and allows you to work at your own pace, comfortable for the reader. The book contains theories that are taught in the most progressive lectures and speed reading courses.
The material will be useful to those who want to learn how to quickly perceive and memorize large amounts of textual information. Suitable for daily and non-systematic exercises.
Greg McKeon "Essentialism"
This book is about the problems of setting priorities in our lives. The author tells the reader how to refuse unnecessary obligations and burdens in order to perform only the things that are important to you, while receiving more quality result. The book teaches you to take care of your own time and fills you with self-confidence.
The proposed methodology is based on essentialism, which the author presents as a fundamentally new approach. It can be used in any area of your life. By putting these recommendations into practice, you will be able to put things in order and concentrate on your main goals.
Daniel Kahneman "Think slow, decide fast"
This bestseller was written by a Nobel Prize winner and is devoted to the problem of the relationship between human actions and thoughts. In his work, the author distinguishes two types of thinking - slow and fast, which a person subconsciously uses when solving various types of problems.
The material will be of interest to both managers and people interested in psychology. Having studied it, you will not learn how to make decisions, but you will be able to understand how the thinking process occurs when making them, as well as how you can influence them from the outside, which will allow you to draw very interesting conclusions and conclusions for yourself.
Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Another popular psychology bestseller, one of the top 10 books on personal development. After reading it, you will understand how to define and formulate a life goal for yourself, and most importantly, how to achieve the desired result. The author does not offer a magical method of transformation in a short period, on the contrary, he emphasizes that it is not enough just to want to achieve the goal, you need to work hard on yourself. This book will be of interest to both management professionals and people who want to maximize the potential inherent in nature.
Unfortunately, good literature from the category of business and personal growth appears on store shelves quite rarely. Most of the material is a repetition of common truths, and sometimes just empty demagogy that is not worth your attention. And therefore, choosing the best books on business and self-development for yourself, you can also pay attention to other works of the authors listed in the TOP, whose reputation has been tested by time and their own success.
1) "Copy It" by Paul Orfala
The life of P. Orfal is one of the most unusual and incredible success stories that has ever happened in the business world. He was a hyperactive, dyslexic child. He practically could neither write nor read, and he could not sit through the negotiations. All these problems could not stop him. Paul accepted his flaws as unique abilities. From a small copy shop, he created a multi-billion dollar corporation with annual turnover in more than 1.5 billion dollars. As a child, Paul was kicked out of second grade at school and then fired from his job because he couldn't fill out checks. This is the man who learned everything from life, took risks many times and relied on people. He learned to feel people and gave them more than they expected. In his book, he shares his philosophy and talks about the fact that any crazy person can achieve success in business)!
2) "Business at the speed of thought" Bill Gates
Nowadays, to create your own successful business, it is not enough to have a smart head, intuition and luck. Modern business- a multi-level system, the main key of which is the use of modern information technologies. The philosophy of the founder of Microsoft B. Gates says that: “only a restructured company with an “electronic nervous system” created in it will allow it to stand confidently on its feet and wait for victories in the market in the future. The book is written for those who do not want to stop and want to keep up with modern technologies.
3) "Think big and don't slow down!" Donald Trump
In his book, Super Businessman Donald Trump reveals the illusions in the business world. According to Trump, not all people can become rich and successful. Success and wealth are the destiny of the strong, and illusions and failures are the credo of the losers.
Trump's motto is passion for work, healthy anger, a sober view of the world and a creative solution to any problem. Life is a tough battle, and if you want to be a winner in it, forget the word “no”, learn to work with your fist, return blow for blow, never give up and calculate your steps.
4) Naked Business by Richard Branson
Richard Branson talks about how his business was created, about his failures and successes. Guided by the set of rules from the book, you can create almost any business. Breakthrough in business is made by units, the author of this book is one of them - carefully read the chapter “Innovation”, and perhaps you will find yourself in these units.
5) "The richest man in Babylon" Clason George
The book explores aspects of success for each person individually. The recipes in this book will help you avoid an empty wallet and give you the basics of financial literacy. The purpose of the book is to offer those who are moving towards success to learn the secrets of money, to accumulate capital, to save and make it work for you.
The pages of the book will send us to Ancient Babylon, where financial laws were born, which are relevant in our time.
6) “The path to financial independence. The First Million by Bodo Schaefer
What do you think prevents people from living the life they want? Of course, money! Money is the main tool for a happy life.
No one gets money by accident. Asking money questions, we are talking about a kind of energy: the more this energy is directed to important goals, the more money it will bring you.
7) "The Secret of a Millionaire" Fisher Mark
Mark Fisher is a financial advisor and economist who is part of the Federal Reserve Bank's group of financiers.
The book tells the story of a young businessman who went through a difficult and competent path to his 1 million.
8) "Think and Grow Rich" Hill Napoleon
Do you want to overcome all difficulties and achieve success? Then this amazing book is for you. For many years, this book was a #1 bestseller in the United States.
This book is loaded with amazing energy. Here you will receive a clear plan on how to achieve success in life and business.
This book is written by the "father" of the automotive industry in the US and around the world. It contains the richest materials that will be useful to anyone who wants to create their own successful business.
10) "Rules for a game without rules" by Christina Komaford-Lynch
Most people think that only those who are already determined to a high social status, have connections and rich parents can succeed in business. All this is a mistake and the author of the book is proof of that. Christina Comaford-Lynch has gone from a simple employee at Microsoft to the success of a millionaire. The result of all life path: mistakes, failures, successes and losses, presented in this book in the form of 10 unusual lessons on building a better life that everyone deserves. Feel free to move forward, because there is nothing better than achieving success in your career and business.
Recently, various books dedicated to achieving success in various areas of life have gained great popularity. Best Books on business and self-development are in great demand both on the Internet and in regular bookstores. Such works allow a person to become smarter, provide him with the opportunity to reveal his own potential, as well as improve his financial position. In this article, we will present the top ten self-improvement books.
10. “Get out of your comfort zone. Change your life, Brian Tracy
This is a great book that will help anyone change their lives. It has been translated into forty languages. More than a million copies of this work have already been bought in the world. Brian Tracy has presented readers with the fruits of his long study of issues that relate to the distribution of time.
The book "Get out of your comfort zone" makes a person believe in himself. It is filled with positive energy and optimism. Helpful Hints, which Tracy distributes on the pages of his work, anyone can quickly and effectively introduce into their lives. The following words can briefly characterize the book: "Change yourself and your outlook on life." Experts recommend this book to optimists who strive to achieve success. It is also useful for professionals who are tired of their work.
People who embark on the path of self-improvement sometimes find it difficult to cope with a flurry of plans and ideas. Sometimes there is a feeling that you do a thousand things a day, but you still mark time in one place. It is important to understand that a large amount of work performed is not always the key to high efficiency. By the way, in some cases people hide behind violent activity in order not to take on really important things. Brian Tracy in his book shows the reader ways to deal with these problems.
The author points out that the feeling of uncertainty and confusion in the head are the main reasons why a person cannot achieve success in his affairs. This state leads to the fact that the list of required cases becomes very vague. That is why Tracy is encouraged in all situations to achieve clarity of the existing tasks. For example, when thinking about some life business, it is important to always take paper and a pen in your hands. The author claims that only 3% of people living today are able to formulate their goals in writing. According to him, such people always achieve the highest level of personal efficiency.
Tracy is convinced that the key to success lies in proper planning. The author wonders why the vast majority of people neglect this rule, because it is so simple - you just need to take a pen and Blank sheet paper.
The author talks about how to correctly make lists of tasks and goals. For example, when you have a new task, you should not immediately complete it. First of all, this task must be added to the list. If you adhere to this rule, then the efficiency of your work will increase by a quarter, and maybe even more.
The author also points out that no person will ever have enough time to do everything that needs to be done. In some cases, the workload of people reaches 110%. Cases pile up and many of them remain unfulfilled. Tracy is convinced that a person cannot race against time. To be successful, you need to get rid of empty dreams. The most important thing is to get through the things that really matter most.
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone contains 21 ways to improve your personal effectiveness. After reading this work by Brian Tracy, you will learn how to properly prioritize to achieve the desired results. Using the proposed methods in practice, over time you will gain the ability to achieve any goals. In other words, you will become the full master of your destiny. Time is the most precious thing we have. That is why everyone must learn to manage this limited resource effectively.
9. Good to Great by Jim Collins
Many experts claim that Jim Collins writes the best books on business and self-development. This is a recognized classic of business literature. The circulation of his books published all over the world exceeds 10 million copies! Jim's scientific career began at Stanford in the faculty of high school business." In 1992, Collins received an award for excellence in teaching. Three years later he opened a management laboratory. For more than twenty years, Collins has studied the work of the most different companies- from "centenarians", who are already more than a hundred years old, to startups that instantly soared to the top of success.
In the book Good to Great, you will find an analysis of the work of companies that have managed to move from good results to the outstanding. We are talking about companies such as Nucor, Kroger, Gillette, Fannie Mae, Pitney Bowes and Wells Fargo. The author was able to study the conditions and factors that contributed to the transition "from good to great." The consistent implementation of the concepts and ideas presented in this book can help almost any company.
Today, Good to Great by Jim Collins is a guide to the business world for many entrepreneurs. The author managed to refute the principle that says that the best is the enemy of the good. Such well-known businessmen as Sergey Polonsky, Mikhail Prokhorov, Evgeny Kaspersky and David Yan declared their sympathy for the presented book.
Collins looked at data from 1,500 US companies. Information was taken approximately from the mid-60s of the last century. The main selection criteria was the unexpected success of the companies. Collins was only interested in those organizations that managed to dramatically improve their performance and maintain them for 15 years. Based on his research, Collins was able to formulate eight key elements of success:
- Level 5 Leader. According to the author, the fifth level is located above the traditional four steps of the business hierarchy. The main qualities of such a leader are a unique professional will and unique modesty;
People, not business! Collins argues that the bet should be on the "right" people. That is why the question "What to do?" relegated to the background. A team of equally enthusiastic and talented people will achieve a lot;
All problems must be visible. Auto Books states that problems cannot be ignored and hushed up. This statement may seem simple and banal, but in practice the situation is different. Employees in many companies do turn a blind eye to many important issues;
- Act like a hedgehog! Collins refers to an essay by Isaiah Berlin titled "The Hedgehog and the Fox". The fox has many ways to eat the hedgehog, but the hedgehog does not give up, using only one defensive move. No matter how strange it may sound, it is the hedgehog that wins. The author points out that success can be achieved by acting in this way. The most important thing is unwavering perseverance and simple solutions;
“Business should be a passion. To determine the area in which you want to work, you need to answer three questions: “By what indicator will you measure your success?”, “In what area can you be the best?” and “What do you have a real passion for?”;
– Clear rules and discipline. The company must clearly know what is not included in its rules. Collins suggests tossing out everything that is not part of the hedgehog strategy;
- Flywheel effect. Collins notes that all the companies he has studied have developed like a flywheel. In other words, they did not have any swift revolutions. Every business moves hard at first, but if you continue to rotate the "flywheel" in the right direction, then it accelerates.
8. "Be your best self" by Dan Waldschmidt
To understand the true ingredients of success, you must read the best books on self-development. After reading the work of Dan Waldschmidt, you will understand who you really are. The author calls for more work and perseverance. You should remember these words for the rest of your life!
Dan Waldschmidt has studied more than 1000 stories of people who have achieved success in various fields: sports, politics, science, business. The list of these personalities includes a chef who managed to defeat a deadly disease, a famous figure skater who achieved success after strong life shocks, as well as a woman cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova. The author and his assistants managed to identify several traits that are inherent in all people who achieve success. The stories collected in this book will not leave anyone indifferent. It is possible that it is in this work that your personal inspiration lies.
"Be the best version of yourself" is for those:
– who dreams of achieving outstanding results;
– who loves inspiring and vivid stories that give the desire to move forward;
- who dreams of giving a loved one a book that can change lives.
The author points out that none of us should pursue "another's happiness." You should not let in your mind reasoning in the spirit of "He is more fortunate in this life ..." or "I have to huddle in a small room, and they enjoy the comforts of a huge mansion."
Everything is really known in comparison. However, comparisons also need to be made correctly. Some such comparisons help to achieve success, while others, on the contrary, become depressed due to constant complaints about life. According to Waldschmidt, many people are currently suffering from a low level of spiritual development. That is why we so often look at the outer world, and not at the inner one. In the eternal pursuit of mythical happiness, we forget to appreciate everything that is really important!
The most important aspiration of a person, according to the author, should be the realization of the desire to become the best version of himself. Many experts unanimously declare that this is one of the best books that clearly shows the success of ordinary people.
By the way, Dan Waldschmidt learned many success lessons from his own life. The author had a great desire to live beautifully, and he quickly realized it. But at some point, everything collapsed! Waldschmidt even considered suicide. However, heaven gave him another chance... a chance to live this life with meaning and gratitude.
There are no step-by-step instructions for success here. In addition, this work can cause resentment and resentment among people who are used to doing nothing, constantly looking for excuses for their failures. Don't be surprised. There are many such people around us. They are afraid to look problems in the eye, blaming everyone and everything for their troubles!
Just read about the four principles that are presented in this book and start putting them into your mind. These principles should become the core of your nature! Every piece of advice the author gives will make you look at your plans in a new way.
It is also important to note that the book "Be the best version of yourself" perfectly motivates you to work on yourself. The book is superbly framed: the play of colors, successful drawings, extraordinary writing of the text. All this will help you focus on main idea author.
Be the Best Version of Yourself is a truly unique book. And this fact does not need to be emphasized with colorful presentations and laudatory words. This work deserves your attention. And all because it is here that priceless knowledge is contained that will help you open the door to the world of true success and happiness.
7. "Business Without Prejudice" by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
In seventh place is a book called Business Without Prejudice. This work will help all those who dream of starting their own business. The best give an idea of how to lead commercial activity even in parallel with the main work. This book is no exception! By applying the principles outlined in this work, you will achieve incredible freedom in the implementation of your business projects.
"Business Without Prejudice" tells how and what each entrepreneur really needs to plan, what size of company should be achieved, how to properly develop a business. It's important to consider that David Heinemeier Hensson and Jason Fried are quite successful internet entrepreneurs themselves (they are the founders of the legendary 37signals). That is why all their methods presented in the book are tested in practice.
The book is very easy and simple to read. All your doubts will dissipate after reading the first pages. You did not even suspect that a business can be built in this way. The authors convince us that we are surrounded by people who are full of despair and pessimism. People who constantly live in despondency try to drag the rest of the inhabitants of this world into their “graves”. As soon as someone has hope, pessimists start screaming that nothing will work out anyway. However, you should not listen to such people. If a world filled with negative emotions is a reality for them, then this does not mean that you should live in it.
At one time, the book "Business Without Prejudice" became a real sensation. This work takes 28th place in the Amazon.com rating, compiled in the entire history of the portal.
Hensson and Fried's book is intended to:
- Small business owners. Such people are always focused on their work. They are constantly looking for competitive advantages to get ahead;
- Punchy class "A" businessmen. Such people are born to create and conquer;
– Those who dream of their own project. Such people are immersed in their work, but they do not leave the desire to do something else in parallel. They dream of doing what they love and getting paid for it.
The authors convince the reader that today everyone can do business. You can use expensive technologies for just a couple of dollars. One person can do the work of an entire department. To do this, you need only 40 hours a week. Moreover, you do not have to take excessive risks or spend your savings. You don't even need an office.
Today you can do business with people who live thousands of kilometers away from you.
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hensson are challenging critics who say a company cannot thrive without budget approval, meetings, and board meetings. The authors urge not to listen to the opinion of such people. And for this they have a very serious argument! The thing is, 37signals has been thriving for years.
The authors of the presented work pay special attention to inspiration. They indicate that it is not eternal. You need to start working immediately at the moment when you have a desire to do something. For example, if inspiration came to you on Friday, then give up the things planned for the weekend.
The best thing to do is jump right into a new project! According to the authors, inspiration is a real magic that should not be lost. This magic will not wait until you find the time to realize your own business.
6. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
In sixth place is the world bestseller by Stephen Covey. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has had a huge impact on the lives of many people around the world. The value of Covey's work is confirmed positive reviews such famous people, like Stephen Forbes, Larry King and Bill Clinton, and they, no doubt, read only the best books on self-development.
The philosophy of efficiency, which is presented in the "Seven Habits", is known to thousands of employees of the world's largest corporations. In many of them, reading this book is a prerequisite for employment.
Stephen Covey presented systems approach allowing a person to determine their goals and priorities. His book provides advice on how to achieve your goals. Kovey is convinced that everyone can become a better person. This is about real, fundamental changes.
Be that as it may, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People does not promise instant miracles and easy solutions. It is important to remember that any positive change requires perseverance, work, patience and time. That is why for people who strive to realize their potential to one hundred percent, this book will become a real "road map".
The presented book is good from all sides: it combines thoughtful practice and correctly built theory, it is interesting and pleasant to read. For each of his theses, the author offers serious arguments. This way, you don't have to take all these things for granted.
What does the author mean by efficiency? First of all, it is the ability to achieve your goals with minimal resources. In order to work in this direction as efficiently as possible, you need to learn how to set goals correctly. If they are set incorrectly, then all the work may be in vain. Covey provides an interesting metaphor when he states that the ladder of success should only be climbed when it is up against the right wall.
Thus, the ability to set worthy goals is of extreme importance. The first part of the book is devoted to this. The author also introduces the concept of "personal mission". Her Covey compares with the constitution of the state. This is a kind of document that describes the most important priorities, goals, values and obligations to others and to oneself.
Having decided on his mission, the reader must pass each of his decisions through the prism of compliance with the principles and provisions that it contains. Kovey explains that this is sometimes extremely difficult to do. Unpleasant facts immediately come to the surface, which indicate that your actions do not fit well with your goals.
The original title of the book does not use the word "skill", but the word "habit" (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People). As we know, habit is second nature. That is why, over time, the habits that are introduced into our consciousness become part of our character. Each of the skills (or habits) presented in the book is independent, but they all complement each other perfectly. The first three are about what you need to change about yourself. The second three are about relationships with other people. Well, the seventh habit is about continuous improvement.
Importantly, Kovey has an incredible knack for breaking down every topic he touches. You absolutely agree with his every thesis. Among other things, the book presents exercises that should be performed. At the same time, reading is so captivating that you want to skip tasks. The author does not recommend this. In extreme cases, you can return to the exercises after reading the book.
5. "Lessons from Great Leaders" by Bill George and Peter Sims
We present to your attention the book by Peter Sims and Bill George "Lessons of Outstanding Leaders". Before we move on to the story of the work itself, a few words should be said about the authors themselves.
Bill George served for many years as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Medtronic, a world leader in medical technology. His work helped raise market capitalization companies from $1.1 billion to $60 billion (in other words, the average was 35% per year).
Bill George is currently a lecturer at Harvard Business School, where he teaches students about practical management. The US Public Broadcasting Service recognized George as one of the top 25 leaders of the last 25 years.
Peter Sims is the founder of the Stanford Business School Leadership Course. He previously worked in investment company Summit Partners. Sims' work has been published in such reputable publications as Fortune, Tech Crunch and Harvard Business.
Lessons from Great Leaders is based on conversations with 125 successful people. The authors of the work came to the conclusion that values and character are the main components of any leader. The word “values” in this case means a kind of internal compass that directs a person in various life situations to the goal for which it is worth being a leader. The leader, remaining himself under any circumstances, makes people want to follow him.
The authors have provided a whole range of exercises that will allow anyone to develop leadership skills. It is important to note that the presented work of George and Sims has been translated into 12 languages. The Harvard Business Review has listed this book as a must-read for every leader.
To some extent, Lessons from Great Leaders is a unique book. And all because it The only job about leadership, built on real conversations with successful people.
The authors of the book argue that every person should be "real": if you imitate someone, then you will not be able to be yourself. You should not seek similarities with leaders, you just need to learn from them. People believe only the real and sincere, they do not need fakes. George and Sims also point out that one should not immediately compose detailed plan his career.
To support this view, the book quotes Jack Brennan, CEO of Vanguard: "People who operate from a clear career plan tend to be dissatisfied with their lives."
Recognized leaders of our time on the pages of the book teach that the heart is one of the main components of a successful person. If a person acts according to the dictates of the heart, then he cannot be called a weakling, as some people think. On the contrary, it is a great way to achieve success. The authors note that leaders change over time life priorities. If in their youth they strove to constantly be the first and demonstrate their strengths, now the main thing for them is to inspire other people, to help them develop.
The book "Lessons of Great Leaders" is recommended for reading by many famous people. Here is what, for example, Rosabeth Kanter, a professor at Harvard Business School, said about this: “This book succinctly and beautifully outlines the path to success for 125 people. They proved that the world can be changed without giving up their values.”
Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon Products, also appreciates the submitted work: “This book is about true leadership. Great leaders have a vision of purpose and passion. Each person can find their own inner compass if they enjoy their job."
4. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma
The book "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" has a special place in the library of people who are only looking for best books on business and self-development. This is a fable by Robin S. Sharma about how to control your destiny and achieve your dreams. Sharma's works have been translated into more than 70 languages. His books are read in 50 countries around the world. For a long time, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari was considered the best-selling book in a number of countries (Japan, Spain, Turkey and England).
The work of Robin S. Sharma will make you think about your goals and place in life. The author filled the book with his own life strategies. That is why this work is appreciated all over the world.
In the center of the plot is a lawyer named Julian Mantle. All his priorities are based on prestige, power and money. The mantle symbolizes the values of our society. The story itself is told by one of Mantle's buddies. He admires his colleague and strives to imitate him. At some point, Mantle disappears from view due to a heart attack. He decides to sell all his possessions and go to India. Now the main goal of a lawyer is to find the meaning of life. Mantle returns from India a different person. During the journey, Julian received a wealth of practical advice from Himalayan gurus.
A special place in the book is occupied by the advice of enlightened learning. Their list includes the following:
– Live in the present;
– Serve others with selflessness;
– Remember the value of time;
– Be a disciplined person;
– Practice kaizen;
– Follow your goal;
- Refine your mind.
The author discusses each of the tips presented in as much detail as possible. All chapters are filled with recommendations that can help in the matter of self-improvement. The vast majority of Sharma's advice is indeed very helpful. The author proposes to apply the stated habits simultaneously. However, some difficulties may arise with this. Still, keeping such a large amount of information in your head is quite problematic.
This book can teach you:
– Calmness. You will be easier to relate to things that used to annoy;
- Business planning. Every person should strive to do things that really bring pleasure;
– Time planning. Many readers note that after reading Sharma's work, they have much more free time. And this is very important, because time is not renewable and the most expensive resource in our time;
- Discipline. You will learn to do much more than before;
- Positive attitude. The author encourages you to suppress negative thoughts in yourself. By familiarizing yourself with the principles outlined in this book, you will learn how to save positive attitude in almost any situation, and also understand that mistakes are great life lessons;
- Fixing goals. The author recommends always fixing your goals on paper. You must always have a clear vision of your goal. Dreaming of a car? Then what's stopping you from printing his photo and hanging it in front of your desk? It is important to remember that desires and thoughts materialize;
- Fighting fear. By applying the principles of Robin S. Sharma, you will learn to manage your fear. Many people claim that after reading this book they have started doing things that they used to be very afraid of;
– Ability to live today. Don't think about the past! Don't worry about the future! Take action today!
. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki is one of the authors considered by many experts to write the best business books. In this ranking, his work “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, which was one of the top ten bestsellers of publications such as The New York Times, BusinessWeek and The Wall Street Journal, is simply obliged to be.
The basis of the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" is a story about two "dads". The first dad is the author's own father, the second dad is best friend father, who, according to the author, is "the richest man in Hawaii."
Kiyosaki talks to readers about the impact the lives of two popes have had on his life. The author compares two different approaches to the accumulation of money, two principles of education, two different opinions regarding financial investment.
At the end of the story, Kiyosaki reveals that Rich Dad's path is much more preferable for him. This is a story about how to change your attitude to life and how to become a rich person. Kiyosaki argues that money is a tool that can determine the reality around us.
What can a classical education give a person? Each of us studied at school such sciences as literature, chemistry and mathematics. But have they helped us in life? Can they give us knowledge regarding the ability to earn money? Schools don't teach you how to be rich. According to the author, acquiring financial literacy is not included in the plans of those who are at the top of the money pyramid.
The truly wealthy are only 5% of the world's population. It is they who dictate the rules of life for the rest of the 95%. Kiyosaki invites everyone to try to become one of those who determine the laws and rules. You have to change life in such a way that a person manages money, and not money a person.
The book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" can hardly be called an instruction for building any business projects. This is just an illustration of how people's thinking can differ. Some spend as much as the asset allows, others spend as much as they earn, and spend as much. In a sense, this work can be called the foundation of the thinking of a businessman.
Here are the common traits of people who look further than their own salary. This is the difference between a PhD who has been stuck in debt all his life and a businessman who has only 8 years of education. The book is about illiteracy in financial terms and not understanding why the money is disappearing.
There are no complex diagrams or intimidating terms in the book. Kiyosaki simply recalls his childhood, the time when he received instructions from two "dads". Poor dad constantly advised Robert to do well at school in order to get a decent job in the future. The other father acted differently. His main goal was to break the stereotypes that society imposed on Robert.
The style of the book is light and simple. The author's thoughts will be clear even to a schoolboy. Kiyosaki writes in a style favored by success writers. He repeats his ideas many times. Initially, it may seem that this is quite boring, but this approach is necessary to consolidate necessary principles in your mind.
In Rich Dad Poor Dad, there are no one-size-fits-all recipes for how to become rich overnight. Recommendations and advice are presented here in the form of aphorisms, anecdotes and all kinds of life stories. The author points out that nothing in this life is given just like that. That's why, initial capital should be your main goal.
2. “To hell with everything! Get it and do it, Richard Branson
If you read only the best books on business, then this work by Richard Branson is for you!
Richard Branson is an outstanding British businessman who is one of the richest people on the planet. At one time, Branson founded the Virgin Corporation, which currently unites almost 400 companies under its own brand, specializing in various fields - from underwater tourism to publishing.
Branson is a non-standard and bright personality. He believes that everything should be taken from life. According to Branson, there can be no place for fear in life. You don't have to be afraid to do what you want. It does not matter at all whether you have enough education, experience or knowledge.
Any goal will be on the shoulder if your eyes are burning. Life is too short to throw away precious time for things that don't bring joy. If you don't like something, then drop it immediately. If you like it, then keep working.
In the book "To hell with everything! Get it and do it” Branson offers life rules that can help achieve spiritual growth and find yourself in creativity. This work is a real treasure for those who seek wisdom and optimism.
The author points out that the life of modern man has long turned into an endless struggle. Nothing is certain today. That is why people have to make difficult choices. The most important life lesson is this: get on and do it! No matter how difficult things seem! Branson tells the reader about a key decision he made in 1984. Then he was offered to invest in a new transatlantic airline. And he did not lose!
Branson claims that he has a well-developed intuition: "I trust my intuition, I have the ability to achieve all my desires." According to the author, the main thing in this life is to watch, listen and learn.
It is important to note that Branson is not only known as a billionaire who founded a huge brand. He is also known as a person who can serve as an excellent example for all those who do not know how to enjoy life. Branson simply loves risk and adventure.
The author of the book urges the reader not to look back at others. You should not pay much attention to what your relatives, parents or friends think of you. They strive to achieve stability. They don't want to make mistakes. They don't want to be laughed at. However, such thinking carries certain risks. The thing is that at some point, a stable job will turn into a tedious routine.
It is possible that there are things in your life that you were afraid to do before. This book will be a great incentive for you to make the right decision.
"To hell with all of it! Take it and do it ”- the title of the book reflects the main life rule of Richard Branson. That was the rule the author of this bestselling book was guided by when he decided to start publishing Student magazine when everyone told him that he needed to go to college. It was this rule that Branson used when creating new companies in the field of mobile communications, air travel and sound recording.
It is important to point out that Branson, for all his accomplishments, is a very humble person. On the pages of the book “To hell with everything! Take it and do it! he keeps talking about his stupid mistakes. Many experts note that Branson's fearlessness borders on insanity. For example, at one time Branson almost died after crashing while flying his plane. It is possible that it is precisely in the ability to go on your own fear lies main secret his success.
The success stories of outstanding people are great motivators. That is why do not miss the opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most important works of Richard Branson!
1. "The richest man in Babylon" by George Clason
The book The Richest Man in Babylon is written for people who dream of "passing on you" in their relationship with money. George Clason talks about the most important rules for the use and accumulation of funds.
The entire storyline of the work is conducted through Ancient Babylon. This is precisely the novelty of Clason's work. The protagonists of the story are Babylonian artisans and merchants. The book is very easy to read and interesting. Ancient Babylon is considered the cradle of basic financial laws that are relevant even in our time.
Clason offers anyone a set of rules that can save you from a skinny wallet. According to the author, everyone can understand financial laws. If you are striving for success, then first learn the secret of money. All that is required of you is to accumulate capital, and then make it work.
The author of the book is convinced that only success in financial affairs will help a person fulfill all his desires and plans. Ways to achieve financial well-being Clason sets out in short parables. The "secrets" of financial success in the book are handed down from traders who are taught the hard way. According to the author, a person will be a slave if he has the soul of a slave. If a person has a free soul, then he will always be respected.
Arkad, the richest man in Babylon, earned much more than he could spend. How did he do it? Everything is very simple. He knew a few simple rules! Without a doubt, every person living in our time dreams of earning more. Everyone wants to pamper themselves and their relatives with all sorts of surprises and gifts. What is the problem? We simply do not have enough basic knowledge about finance.
This book will help all those who are experiencing constant difficulties with money. This work by George Clason can be an excellent foundation on which to build your wisdom in financial matters. This book is perfect if you want to instill financial literacy in your children. The small volume and simplicity of the stated rules have made this work a classic of literature concerning business building and self-improvement.
George Clason's list of rules includes the following:
- Top up your wallet. Each of the crafts is a "golden stream" that will help you accumulate capital. Of the ten coins you receive, spend only nine!;
– Cost control. Money should be enough for the necessary needs, worthy desires and pleasures. In this case, all costs should not exceed nine tenths of income;
- Wealth should be increased. Profits should grow, whether you travel or work;
- Watch out for losses. It is necessary to be able to protect even the most modest savings. It is in this case that heaven will reward you with even greater wealth. Keep your savings by making investments only in those projects that are safe for investors;
- Your house should become a profitable enterprise;
– Secure income for the future. Be sure to think about your old age. Remember that youth is not eternal. At some point, you will no longer have the strength to study. It is at this time that a wallet will come in handy for you! A person who knows the laws of accumulation provides a constant increase in profits, thinking about the future. All investments must be profitable for many years to come, so that their results can be used in old age;
- Sharpen your skills. The desire to be rich can be compared to a dream.
As income increases, a person replenishes his stock of knowledge necessary for making money. The wiser we become, the more we earn!
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