I truly believe books can change our lives and they certainly open us up to new ways of thinking. Business requires us to dig deep most of the time, and we need strength, determination, resilience, and emotional intelligence by the bucket load.
Here are 8 books that will definitely make you think differently, it will be impossible not to be a significantly better person by the time you’ve read them.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
(Stephen R Covey)
This classic provides timeless principles for personal and professional effectiveness, emphasising habits that lead to success and fulfilment.
Atomic Habits
(James Clear)
One of the most accessible books on habits out there, it offers practical strategies for developing good habits and eliminating bad ones, focusing on small changes that compound into significant improvements.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
(Carol S Dweck)
This popular book explores the power of mindset, showing how having a growth mindset can lead to greater achievement and resilience in the face of challenges.
The Lean Startup
(Eric Ries)
This book introduces the concept of the lean startup, advocating for rapid iteration and validated learning to build successful businesses with minimal resources.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
(Greg McKeown)
Greg McKeown advocates for the disciplined pursuit of less, helping entrepreneurs prioritise their efforts and focus on what truly matters for success.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
(Angela Duckworth)
This book explores the importance of grit – passion, and perseverance – in achieving long-term goals, emphasising the role of effort and resilience in success.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
(Cal Newport)
The author Cal Newport argues for the importance of focused work in an age of distraction, offering strategies to cultivate deep concentration and productivity.
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
(Simon Sinek)
This book delves into the power of starting with why; inspiring others by communicating the purpose and values behind one’s actions or business endeavours.
