This reading list covers the fundamentals of wealth building, personal development, income generation, business scaling, and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs. Each book offers practical insights and strategies for building business acumen and financial success.
š§ Personal Development
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Essential communication skills and understanding people’s motivations for effective interaction.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Seven habits for increased efficiency and effectiveness, including “begin with the end in mind.”
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray
Understanding relationship dynamics and communication differences between men and women.
Never Finished by David Goggins
Inspirational story of overcoming obstacles and pushing beyond perceived limitations.
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Strategic principles for business and corporate success, focusing on influence and power dynamics.
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Covers goal setting, decision making, and personal leadership, all crucial for business success.
šÆ Psychology & Persuasion
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
Master the six universal principles that drive people to say “yes” to any request.
Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini
The art of capturing attention and steering it toward your message before you even speak.
Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by Robert Cialdini
Quick, practical techniques backed by behavioral science to increase your persuasive power.
š Building Personal Wealth
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki First exposure to money, investing, wealth, and passive income concepts explained in accessible terms.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Step-by-step methods for paying down debt and building wealth through “baby steps.”
The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin
Understanding the Federal Reserve, money theory, and why investing is crucial for wealth building.
Investing in Real Estate by Gary W. Eldred
Comprehensive guide covering real estate investment fundamentals, strategies, and getting started.
One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch How to invest in stocks, analyze companies, and read financial statements effectively.
š¼ Business Strategy
$100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi
Create irresistible offers that eliminate price objections and skyrocket your business value.
Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat by Michael Masterson Four-stage blueprint for rapidly scaling businesses from startup to nine-figure revenue.
The Motive by Patrick M. Lencioni
Why great leaders embrace the responsibility of leadership rather than chasing the rewards.
š Sales & Revenue Growth
Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Creating a Mass Movement by Russell Brunson
Transform your knowledge into a movement of people who pay for your expertise.
Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross
The proven system for building a reliable, scalable sales machine that grows itself.
The Sales Acceleration Formula by Mark Roberge
Data-driven methodology to build a predictable, scalable sales organization.
One to Many by Jason Fladien
Master the art of selling to groups and scaling your impact through webinars and presentations.
š Scaling Your Business
Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden
Timeless leadership principles from the legendary UCLA basketball coach who won 10 championships.
The Bezos Letters by Steve Anderson
14 growth principles extracted from Jeff Bezos’ annual shareholder letters that built Amazon.
Built to Sell by John Warrillow
Building a real business that can operate and be sold without the founder’s direct involvement.
Blue Ocean Strategy by RenƩe Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim
Creating uncontested market spaces instead of competing in existing markets.
Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
Zappos CEO’s approach to building company culture that transforms business operations.
Purple Cow by Seth Godin
Making your business remarkable and memorable in a crowded marketplace.
Jack: Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch
Former GE CEO’s management philosophy, employee strategies, and building a winning culture.
š Inspiring Biographies and Memoirs
Call Me Ted by Ted Turner
CNN founder’s journey from billboard advertising to building a media empire.
Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance
Behind-the-scenes look at Musk’s thinking process and approach to building revolutionary companies.
Onward by Howard Schultz
Starbucks founder’s story and the art behind building the coffee chain’s culture and experience.
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Comprehensive biography of Apple’s co-founder and his “think different” approach to innovation.
Finding My Virginity by Richard Branson
Virgin Group founder’s unconventional approach to business and life on his own terms.
That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph
Netflix origin story showing how to overcome skepticism and build a disruptive business.
Billion Dollar Brand Club by Lawrence Ingrassia
Case studies of companies like Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club that disrupted industries with limited resources.
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Nike founder’s journey from startup to global brand, showing perseverance and vision.
Sam Walton: Made In America by Sam Walton
Walmart founder’s memoir on building customer value and scaling from small stores to global retail.
The Airbnb Story by Leigh Gallagher
How three founders leveraged the internet to build a massive corporation from a simple apartment rental idea.