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18 books
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
Practical advice on building and leading startups, focusing on tough decisions, leadership, and resilience, with insights from Horowitz’s entrepreneurial journey.
Zero to One
Peter Thiel & Blake Masters
Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen
Examines why successful companies often fail to adapt to disruptive innovations.
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
A guide to applying lean manufacturing principles to startups, focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration.
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.
Good to Great
Jim Collins
Investigates why some companies make the leap from being good to being truly great, while others do not.
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
Explores the concept of a growth mindset and how it can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
Essentialism
Greg Mckeown
Advocates for focusing on the essential aspects of life and work to achieve greater satisfaction and productivity.
Start with Why
Simon Sinek
Discusses the importance of understanding the "why" behind organizations.
Elon Musk
Ashlee Vance
A biography of Elon Musk, detailing his journey through Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures, exploring his influence on technology and entrepreneurship.
The Effective Executive
Peter F. Drucker
Focuses on the habits and practices of effective executives, emphasizing time management and decision-making.
Built to Last
Jim Collins
Analyzes why certain companies achieve long-term success, identifying key habits and practices of visionary organizations.
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
Classic guide on achieving personal and financial success through mindset.
The ONE Thing
Gary Keller
Focuses on prioritizing the most important task for greater productivity.
The E-Myth Revisited
Michael E. Gerber
Guide to building scalable businesses and systems.
First, Break All the Rules
Gallup Organization
Insights into effective management practices based on employee engagement.
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