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Old 07-24-2008, 04:32 PM
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My favourite is "The 8th habit" by S Covey.
Also, books from D Carnegi.
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The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin

Someone else already recommended this book, but I would like to second the recommendation. Josh lives his life with such intensity that he has an incredible amount of wisdom to share for such a young guy. This book really struck a cord with me because I want to approach life and perpetual learning the way Josh does.

Now that I'm done with this book, I want to read more about performance psychology of athletes, philosophy and brain science (and chess).

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Default Best Book of 2008 - A Must Read for Business People

I recently read a new book by Clifton Lambreth. The title was Ford and the American Dream - Founded on Right Decisions. This book takes doing the right thing at all cost to a new level. Everyone in American can learn from the new Ford book. Clifton Lambreth after 20 years with Ford decided to do the right thing by Writing a book about everything that went wrong at Ford while still working there and then sent first copy to CEO. Mr. Lambreth in Ford and the American Dream actually laid out a plan for recovery and I thin Ford seems to be listening. Hats off to Clifton Lambreth for having the courage to do the right thing!
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Ford and the American Dream: Founded On Right Decisions: Clifton Lambreth, Mary Calia, Melissa Webb

This guy is out giving speeches and saying
"Do the right thing at the right time with the right motivation and you will get the right results!"
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Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful

Author: Marshall Goldsmith

A great book to read if you don't like unsolicited advice or give too much of it yourself (section in book: adding too much value).

In particular, I love this book recommended method of talking to people (especially difficult people), which I adopted immediately with great results.

1) Ask a question 2) Wait for reply no matter how it is said or the content 3) Say Thank You.

A simple an effective way to get information and improve your ability to not get too absorbed when praised (leading to ungroundedness), to let criticism run off your back like water off a duck... AND I've found that I've become a better listener and say "thank you" much more often. Love it. Simply love it.
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The one book that absolutely changed the way I think about Capitalism and Monopolies, is Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr.

It was the most motivating book I have ever read for a few reasons:

1. Rockefeller came from humble means
2. Rockefeller was persistent
3. Rockefeller continuously failed his way to success
4. Rockefeller started several businesses before hitting home
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Default Oldies but goodies

Here are some of my favorite books, which have helped me in my financial and spiritual life:

1. Zen Mind, Beginners Mind, bu Shunryu Suzuki
2. The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle
3. Manifest Your Destiny, by Wayne Dyer
4. Meditations, bu Marcus Aurelius
5. Island, by Aldous Huxley
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I know all of these have already been posted, but I recommend these books:

Good to Great - Author: Jim Collins
This book goes in to detail about what made some of the biggest companies become the biggest and best companies in the world. There are many principles any of us can apply to our businesses, and even our personal lives.

The Four Hour Work Week - Author: Timothy Ferriss
This guy wrote this book, his first book ever, and became a New York Times bestseller. That alone deserves a second look. This book basically challenges the stereotypical view of work and business. Why do you do it, what is your goal, and is there a better way? Very interesting, and even if you think the guy is crazy, there are points in this book that can work for you.

Think and Grow Rich - Author: Napolean Hill
It's a classic. If you never read it, and want to be rich, go read it. Enough said.


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If you're going to grow your business beyond just yourself, you have to learn to lead people. The best book I've read on leadership (so far) is:
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You" by John C. Maxwell.

It's a great read with lots of hands-on exercises and practical advice for building your personal leadership skills.

Also check out:
"Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat" by Michael Masterson.

Chapter Four, "The Supremacy of Selling", is a compelling, eye-opening, and (for me at least), paradigm-shifting essay on why you should focus less on building and perfecting your products and services, and instead spend WAY more time letting others know about them. Get the book for that chapter alone.


There is a much more complete list of recommendations on my site at RoadmapsToSUCCESS.com - Entrepreneurship Books.

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A few good ones I read/listened/watched recently:

The New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz and Dan Kennedy
A system for building a strong self-concept which pretty much determines a lot of things in your life.

The Power of Full Engagement - Tony Schwartz
Energy management book.

Wake Up Productive - Eben Pagan - a video series, not a book.
Energy and time management program.
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FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY - Susan Jeffers
THE WAY OF THE SUPERIOR MAN - David Deida
FIRE IN THE BELLY: On Being a Man - Sam Keen
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Currently reading The Big Idea, by Donny Deutcsh. Excellent so far - mirrors the show of the same name on CNBC in that it profiles average people that have taken simple ideas and grown them into businesses. Very motivational if a little light on business application.

It also lists many great resources at the end of each chapter, and many of the resources are free and excellent.
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I have finished reading a book called 'The Knack' - a very good book on Entreprenuership and starting/sustaining a small business.
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Just in case someone hasn't mentioned "Art of the Start", it is a fantastic book for anyone starting anything!

There are a few other good recommendations at this gift book recommendation website - My Novel Gift under the business section.

The question I have for people is... how do you translate what you've learned in books into serious action?
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hey, I know this is not a book but i felt like i needed to share this. This has really helped me and my company out, because i write books and he helped me succeed.
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I love Secrets of Millionaire Mind from T.Harv Eker and The Scret from Ryonda Bynes
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The 4-Hour Work Week is a pretty forward-thinking book that I like a lot. It's probably been mentioned at least once on here, but it deserves another vote!
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Also check out:
"Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat" by Michael Masterson.

Chapter Four, "The Supremacy of Selling", is a compelling, eye-opening, and (for me at least), paradigm-shifting essay on why you should focus less on building and perfecting your products and services, and instead spend WAY more time letting others know about them. Get the book for that chapter alone.
I did some research and found that Michael Masterson is a scam artist. That's not even his real name apparently. It's Mark Ford. I've only bought an ebook with him as an author so I haven't been scammed too much. He has copywriting courses in his "American Writers and Artist Institute" which is an absolute balony thing.

Done some research about him and this is what I've found:

Re: NOW 34 Things About AWAI Michael Masterson SCAM

37 Things You Need Yo Know About American Writers and Artist Institute

He espouses copywriting a lot and likes saying that copywriters can make $100k easy if you work hard at it. If it sounds too good, it probably is.
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i just finshed the first half of one of the best books i have read in a long time

the one minute millionaire by mark victor hansen & robert allen (please dont judge on the dubious title)

its a strange hybrid, each right page being a novel showing how a young woman got her kids back in 90 days the other page (left), tell you the tatics and intetions you need to take in to be a millionaire. its a inspirational tool and a pratical how to do at the same time. I imagine it wont give me concrete ideas like rich dad poor dad (although im temptede to try some of the real esate tips but i think its the perfect gift and will be handing plenty copies out this xmas.

other books I higly recommend

the power of the subconious mind
think and grow rich
steves book of course
the 4 hour work week
i can teach you to be rich by felix denis
anyone can do it (by the drangons den guy)
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Personal Development for smart people by steve pavlina
Is your Genius at work? by dick richard
Life on Purpose, Six passage of inspired life by Brad Swift
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