5 Books every aspiring entrepreneur should read!
Every day more and more people want to get out of the “rat race”, quit their boring 9 to 5 job and start a business or at least start working from home as a freelancer.
A mistake most people make is quitting their jobs and start businesses without knowing about them, without the proper preparation, without having any money and most importantly without having the right mindset and the right skillset.
Now, educating yourself and preparing your mind to be ready for that new adventure should be number one in your to do list.
And maybe the best way to do that is to find people that are where you wish to be in the same journey, people with more experience than you that can prevent you to make a couple of mistakes and can motivate you to keep going forward until you reach your goals.
Today we have a lot of information at our disposal, mainly billions of videos online that can teach us a lot too, but in my opinion, aside of being coached personally by that mentor you admire, books are one of the best ways to really get in this successful entrepreneur’s minds.
So, here I compile 5 of what most successful people agree are some of the musts on your learning journey to become a successful entrepreneur, in no particular order:
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Number one: “Rich dad, poor dad” — by Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert’s story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you.
Numer two: “The richest man in Babylon” — by George S. Calson
The Richest Man in Babylon, based on “Babylonian parables”, has been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In simple language, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. A celebrated bestseller, it offers an understanding and a solution to your personal financial problem. Revealed inside are the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and making money earn more money.
Number 3: “The latte factor” — by David Bach and John David Mann
Discover #1 New York Times bestselling author David Bach’s three secrets to financial freedom in an engaging story that will show you that you are richer than you think . Drawing on the author’s experiences teaching millions of people around the world to live a rich life, this fast, easy listen reveals how anyone — from millennials to baby boomers — can still make his or her dreams come true. In this compelling, heartwarming parable, Bach and his bestselling coauthor John David Mann ( The Go-Giver ) tell the story of Zoey, a twenty-something woman living and working in New York City. Like many young professionals, Zoey is struggling to make ends meet under a growing burden of credit card and student loan debt, working crazy hours at her dream job but still not earning enough to provide a comfortable financial cushion. At her boss’s suggestion, she makes friends with Henry, the elderly barista at her favorite Brooklyn coffee shop. Henry soon reveals his “Three Secrets to Financial Freedom,” ideas Zoey dismisses at first but whose true power she ultimately comes to appreciate. Over the course of a single week, Zoey discovers that she already earns enough to secure her financial future and realize her truest dreams — all she has to do is make a few easy shifts in her everyday routine. The Latte Factor demystifies the secrets to achieving financial freedom, inspiring you to realize that it’s never too late to reach for your dreams. By following the simple, proven path that Henry shows Zoey, anyone can make small changes today that will have big impact for a lifetime, proving once again that “David Bach is the financial expert to listen to when you’re intimidated by your finances”
Number 4: “ Poor Charlie’s Almanack” — by Charles T. Munger
For the first time ever, the wit and wisdom of Charlie Munger is available in a single volume: all his talks, lectures and public commentary. And, it has been written and compiled with both Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett’s encouragement and cooperation. So pull up your favorite reading chair and enjoy the unique humor, wit and insight that Charlie Munger brings to the world of business, investing and life itself.
Number 5: “Unlock It” — by Dan Lok
After ten years since his last best-selling book, Dan Lok, founder of Closers.com is finally unveiling his new book In Unlock It, you’ll find the strategies and methods Dan used personally to go from being a poor immigrant boy with $150,000 debt to becoming a global social phenomenon and the leader of the largest virtual closing organization in the world. If you are struggling financially, you’ll learn how to develop skills not taught in schools that will increase your income and Financial Confidence. If you are building or leading an organization, you’ll get an inside look at how Dan Lok strategically scaled his organization through a combination of digital media and Social Capital, High-Ticket Closers and an unbeatable team culture. Wherever you are, Unlock It will show you how to find your own way to achieving wealth, success and significance.
I hope this will serve as a quick guide to get into the world of entrepreneurship, bussiness, investments and living life in your own terms.
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Thank you and until next time!.