10 books that played an important role in building my 7-figure business:
The Minimalist Entrepreneur by @shl
How it helped:
I overcomplicate everything, so this book is a great reminder to keep it simple. He strips away all the complexity, delivering a straightforward read.
Key quote:
“You don’t learn, then start. You start, then learn."
How it helped:
I overcomplicate everything, so this book is a great reminder to keep it simple. He strips away all the complexity, delivering a straightforward read.
Key quote:
“You don’t learn, then start. You start, then learn."
It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work by @jasonfried
How it helped:
While I no longer work in an office or with a team, this book is a great reminder to stay focused & eliminate distractions.
Key quote:
“Sustained exhaustion is not a badge of honor, it’s a mark of stupidity.”
How it helped:
While I no longer work in an office or with a team, this book is a great reminder to stay focused & eliminate distractions.
Key quote:
“Sustained exhaustion is not a badge of honor, it’s a mark of stupidity.”
Zero to Sold by @arvidkahl
How it helped:
I felt like I could see parts of myself in the book, and I don't find that often.
Key quote:
"They'll be willing to pay if the solution saves them time, saves them money, or makes them money. If it does all 3, it's a guaranteed hit."
How it helped:
I felt like I could see parts of myself in the book, and I don't find that often.
Key quote:
"They'll be willing to pay if the solution saves them time, saves them money, or makes them money. If it does all 3, it's a guaranteed hit."
Atomic Habits by @JamesClear
How it helped:
Gave me systems and frameworks for building strong, repeatable habits. For a systems guy like me, this is critical.
Key quote:
"Goals are good for setting a direction but systems are best for making progress."
How it helped:
Gave me systems and frameworks for building strong, repeatable habits. For a systems guy like me, this is critical.
Key quote:
"Goals are good for setting a direction but systems are best for making progress."
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
How it helped:
Not really a business book, but a great reminder that the world is getting better, no matter what we see on the news. This book helps keep me positive.
Key quote:
“There’s no room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear.”
How it helped:
Not really a business book, but a great reminder that the world is getting better, no matter what we see on the news. This book helps keep me positive.
Key quote:
“There’s no room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear.”
The Psychology of Money by @morganhousel
How it helped:
Helped me set up a better strategy to feel financially secure & is the only finance book I've found interesting.
Key quote:
“Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money."
How it helped:
Helped me set up a better strategy to feel financially secure & is the only finance book I've found interesting.
Key quote:
“Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money."
The $100 Startup by @chrisguillebeau
How it helped:
Chris helped me understand that passion was just one part of the equation. Skills and customers matter.
Key quote:
“I can be very passionate about eating pizza but no one is going to pay me to do it.”
How it helped:
Chris helped me understand that passion was just one part of the equation. Skills and customers matter.
Key quote:
“I can be very passionate about eating pizza but no one is going to pay me to do it.”
The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business by @ElainePofeldt
How it helped:
Does a great job at breaking $1M businesses into six, digestible parts. This makes it feel more achievable.
Key quote:
“Uncovering an idea that you will enjoy thinking about every day...is the secret."
How it helped:
Does a great job at breaking $1M businesses into six, digestible parts. This makes it feel more achievable.
Key quote:
“Uncovering an idea that you will enjoy thinking about every day...is the secret."
Company of One by Paul Jarvis
How it helped:
Paul breaks down the benefits of staying small, rather than going big.
Key quote:
“There’s nothing wrong with finding the right size and then focusing on being better. Small can be a long-term plan, not just a stepping stone."
How it helped:
Paul breaks down the benefits of staying small, rather than going big.
Key quote:
“There’s nothing wrong with finding the right size and then focusing on being better. Small can be a long-term plan, not just a stepping stone."
When to Jump by Mike Lewis
How it helped:
The book that convinced me to quit my job when I was ready. Lots of people don't like the book, but it gave me motivation.
Key quote:
"There is a difference between crazy and stupid. The difference lies in knowing when to jump."
How it helped:
The book that convinced me to quit my job when I was ready. Lots of people don't like the book, but it gave me motivation.
Key quote:
"There is a difference between crazy and stupid. The difference lies in knowing when to jump."
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