Book Recommendations List + Book Club?
Posted July 31, 2020
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Business-Related:
Not So Business-Related:
The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon by Steve Anderson
I also just wrapped up The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. An absolutely incredible book on spiritual self awareness.
I got stuck into David Brooks last month:
Also finished up:
Started up Roadmap To Revenue by Kristin Zhivago for the second time. Might play a role early on in a possible new gig.
That may get interrupted by Own Your Greatness by Dr. Richard Orbe-Austin and Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin. Stumbled across this title yesterday and have struggled mightily with imposter syndrome from time-to-time. Not a lot of reviews but she sounded good on the Hello Monday podcast lol. Hoping it delivers.
Highly recommend it! (This is linked with the book!)
I’m just getting into Atomic Habits by James Clear. Really enjoy his thoughts so hoping to get a lot out of that one.
Big fan of almost all Dan Kennedy’s books, such as Speak to Sell and No B.S. Price Strategy.
Otherwise I have a few technical books half-finished on my shelf, but not sure anyone else will be reading Metaprogramming Ruby with me 🙃
Shoe Dog: How Nike grew to the empire that it is today, told first hand by their Founder Phil Knight. For small business owners looking how to scale as well as those looking for an inspirational story about entrepreneurship and working hard to succeed and build your dream, this book is an awesome read.
To Pixar and Beyond: The behind the scenes look at how Pixar grew from a struggling digital animation company to going public at a record high IPO to the largest acquisition Disney has ever made. This book talks all about how Lawrence Levy (Pixar CFO) navigated the challenges of balancing Pixar's business model with the goals of Steve Jobs.
(Note: The last 5-6 chapters kind of fall off in my opinion.)
Rob Hatch’s book, Attention! The Power of Simple Decisions in a Distracted World, was launched this week and became a #1 Best Selling Book in three separate categories on its first day on Amazon.
I’m a big fan of Rob’s work (and his business partner, Chris Brogan), so I bought the book the first day. And then I was so pulled in that I read half the book before I could tear myself away. Now, I’m taking it in smaller doses, because it is SO wonderful! And actionable! And I really don’t want it to end!
I’m probably going to gift this book to my son and my sister for Christmas.
It’s all good, Connor! You wouldn’t know Rob, as this is his first book. His partner, Chris Brogan, has nine New York Times Bestsellers!