I’m a voracious reader. I’m also an entrepreneur. These books have recently helped me with everything I do. I hope they can help you too.
1. PITCH ANYTHING BY OREN KLAFF
Oren’s approach to selling (pitching) is powerful and game changing for any sales professional. A link to his book is below, and a link to my interview with Oren can be found on this blog here
2. THINK BIG, ACT BIGGER BY JEFFREY HAYZLETT
Jeff is a constant inspiration to me. We hired Jeffrey to keynote our event the Westchester Digital Summit. I learn from Jeffrey every day on his podcast, and I interviewed Jeffrey about success on this blog here.
I was fortunate enough to meet Simon last year. He’s an inspiration to me, and I think Start with Why should be required reading for all professionals.
I’ve just read this book, and I was upset I hadn’t read it earlier. Michael has run small businesses, mid-sized businesses and huge multi-million dollar businesses. He drills down to identify the one thing that has made each of those companies a success. The main point is that you have to start DOING. Launching, testing and re-iterating is the most powerful way to conduct business today. You should also always be selling. Sounds intuitive. As an entrepreneur – I can tell you that it’s not. We try to hone and perfect. Don’t. Read this to better understand why.
5. SCRUM BY JEFF SUTHERLAND
6. WHEN TO ROB A BANK BY STEVEN DUBNER & STEVEN LEVITT
7. DISRUPT YOU! BY JAY SAMIT
James is a prolific writer and thinker. His blog posts inspire me, surprise me, and always get me thinking.
9. 10% HAPPIER BY DAN HARRIS
I love to meditate. It’s saved me many times in my life. Dan offers a refreshingly honest look into the booming world of meditation. He examines some of the quacks, shares some insight and takes you on his personal journey to becoming 10% happier. I’m a bit obsessed with this book. I hope you become so too. Enjoy.
