I have been contemplating starting a ShoeMoney book of the month club. Seems kind of ironic since I never read a book eh? Well lucky for us they have books on itunes. Anyway it might be interesting for some of the ShoeMoney readers to pickup what I am into book wise (itunes) cause its really my mindset.
For instance right now I have listened to tipping point by Malcom Gladwell like 10 times in the last 2 months. I listened to it on the way to and back from Miami and a lot at home while I am working on stuff. I think its a fricking fa nominal book and a must read for any online marketer. Tipping points and being able to recognize them are so important.
Other books that have made a huge difference in me in the business sense are
Donald Trump:
Trump – The Art Of The Deal
Robert T. Kiyosak – Rich Dad Poor Dad
So what books motivate you?
March 20, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Eben Pagan directed me towards “think and grow rich”, and from there, I can’t stop reading self improvement and motivation books. Dale Carnegie’s “how to win friends and influence people” is one of my favorites.
August 27, 2008 at 4:13 pm
i havnt read any of them bt i was motivated by “you can win”by shiv kheda
April 15, 2008 at 9:49 am
I think you should be writing a book of your own!
March 4, 2008 at 10:40 pm
“Would You Like Attitude With That?”, by Justin Herald, a young Australian entrepreneur. He smashes through a lot of fancy language and waffle and gets to the point. He is the creator of the “Attitude” brand in Australia.
February 23, 2008 at 6:27 am
I like to read One read paperclip book. It was an enjoyable trip. Even my brother and sister loves it. I want to turn a blue paperclip into a house next time..
February 22, 2008 at 6:48 pm
I like all of Robert Kiyosaki’s books–especially the one about what rich people teach their kids about investing. That is a very illuminating book. He’s a super successful guy and has very good advice about money that’s practical.
February 21, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Art of War, be greedy! Money Never Sleeps Pal!
February 19, 2008 at 11:51 am
book that motivates me is Aaron Walls SEO Book
that is the best guide lol
February 13, 2008 at 9:53 am
I’ve read think like a billionaire and I thought it was very insightful. A lot of books are just BS, but there are some good ones out there for business minded folks.
February 2, 2008 at 10:31 am
Nice collection Shoe
January 27, 2008 at 1:32 am
Freakanomics is a great read…
January 27, 2008 at 1:30 am
Do the Amazon Press thing then. Like a vanity press, but they print to order in the style you want. If it works , then you invest in inventory.
January 10, 2008 at 1:43 am
thank you I checked out this book on amazon
December 27, 2007 at 11:27 pm
great book collection out there
December 18, 2007 at 1:17 pm
I liked all the trump books – they read well – he is very motivating for me
I liked 4 hour work week – it opened my eyes to the whole work from any where movement –
E-myth mastery is one of them on my list
The One Minute Millionair
not as much motivating but eye opening /intresting – Bulls Eye Investing – parts of the book were a little over my head – but the information in it made me feel extremly confident when discussing investments
I always find it intresting that most professional men that are readers have read a lot of the same books – i’m a book junkie
December 16, 2007 at 3:22 am
A very inspirational book is Richard Branson’s Autobiography. It’s seriously like an action novel – it has everything: sex, romance, adventure, corporate corruption – best story I’ve ever read and it’s nonfiction.
~ Dave
December 13, 2007 at 2:22 am
I like Kiyosaki’s books too.
One book I read recently that was great is called Juicing the Orange, about creativity in business. Another classic that I recommend is Napoleon HIll.
December 12, 2007 at 8:17 pm
hmm, think I’ll have to buy them all and read, read, read!
November 30, 2007 at 4:30 am
trum is my favorit
November 30, 2007 at 4:28 am
Rich dad poor dad is great, and I like The richest man in the world also. may u get some secret ebook in http://www.book4buy.com free of charge thanks
November 28, 2007 at 4:18 pm
My recommended reading: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
Clearly we all want to be rich, who doesn’t right? First better yourself, your thoughts and the rest will follow. This book taught me how to NOT focus on things that don’t matter and rather focus on the things that do and for only $10 or so its worth getting.
November 24, 2007 at 3:20 am
the art of the comeback – d trump, when youve lost the lot, its how you react that proves what type of guy you are
November 12, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Reminiscences of a stock operator by Edwin Lef́aevre
November 10, 2007 at 7:57 pm
i would like to read those books sometime in the future. my first inspiration book is “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. This book taught me who owns success and why successful people succeed. and a lot of his quote give me tips how to think and act the right way. But donald trump is the first person who inspire me to look for life success. before i only want simple life cause i thought richness would lead to so many bad things. but when start saw the “Apprentice” and how well donald trump speak and how he manage his biz and realise you can do many good things if you have a lot of money. so now i’m in a journey to do all that. success is a journey not a destination.
“Do not wait; the time will never be “just right”. Start where you stand, and work whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”
Napoleon Hill
October 18, 2007 at 2:24 am
this post made me decide to buy that Tipping Point book
October 17, 2007 at 3:30 pm
I’m down for free stuff, but most people won’t respect something unless it costs them something. (blow a buck)
October 17, 2007 at 10:39 am
1)Don’t Worry, Make Money
2)Celestine Prophecy
3)Do You by Russel Simmons
October 15, 2007 at 4:07 pm
I have been approached a few times by publishers to put one together… I would like to do one sometime (hardcopy not ebook).
October 15, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Malcolm Gladwell seems to write interesting books. Blink was also interesting.
September 1, 2007 at 1:30 pm
I think every entrepreneur should read Think and Grow Rich. It’s still amazing and it was published… 1937.
September 1, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Think and Grow Rich. I think every entrepreneur should read it.
August 3, 2007 at 7:05 am
The Tipping Point is definately one of my favourites..
July 31, 2007 at 9:54 am
Your list sounds a lot like mine. Think and Grow Rich, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cash Flow Quadrant, Mentored By A Millionaire, and The Secret are all great books that have inspired me in some way. I would like to add to that list, The Instant Millionaire…..this is by far my favorite. Other books that have made an impact or changed my paradigm in some way include The Total Money Makeover By Dave Ramsey, Lessons From The Richest Man Who Ever Lived by Steven K. Scott, Twelve Pillars by Jim Rohn & Chris Widener, It’s Called Work For A Reason by Larry Winget, The Millionaire Next Door, Smart Couples Finish Rich and I am currently reading Rich Woman by Kim Kiyosaki. There are many more I’ve read and have on my list, but too many to put down here. The most successful people read at least one non fiction book a month. Really, they emerse themselves in books, audiotapes and seminars. Books and learning are my passion!!!!
July 29, 2007 at 1:44 am
Books? How about a magazine, like “Mad”!
July 26, 2007 at 7:45 am
I really enjoyed PsychoCybernetics by Maxwell Maltz…kind of in the vein of Think and Grow Rich.
July 25, 2007 at 8:36 pm
You should add “the longtail” to your list. I’m about 20% into it and it gives you a great look at how there are long tails everywhere. Even Flour has a long tail… Interesting read for sure.
July 25, 2007 at 2:58 pm
I’ll have to check out some of these books at the library. Thanks for the recommendations
July 25, 2007 at 12:35 pm
do people still buy books?
July 24, 2007 at 6:48 pm
I have to take issue with the last one on your list there. “The Secret” is soooo full of crap. For anyone who doesn’t know about this “the secret” basically says you just have to want something and then it will come to you. Its a load of crap.
July 24, 2007 at 7:41 am
I could not stop myself thinking that’s a great way to sell books on Amazon, Shoemoney
but to answer to the point, I find those books motivating even if not all are that well rated.
July 24, 2007 at 6:58 am
I need to read N. Hill’s Think and Grow Rich as well. I’ve been meaning to. Thanks for the reminder.
July 23, 2007 at 6:38 pm
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Steven Covey. Tipping Point is actually on my list of must-reads, and I’ll probably be reading that one next.
July 23, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I dont have time to read many books so I am motivated by other things.
July 23, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Great list, I will check out a few. I personally cant think of any motivating books right now as I dont read much.
July 23, 2007 at 11:17 am
I agree – when will shoemoney write his own book? We should come up with titles to encourage him to write it…I say it should be called “Shoemoney – making money online the OG way”
July 23, 2007 at 11:13 am
yep, on this list “Think and Grow Rich” gets my vote too…that’s an old school motivational book, but it’s still awesome after all these years.
July 23, 2007 at 11:07 am
I just picked up rich dad/poor dad a couple weeks ago. I read it and honestly picked up some good information. I did a short review of it on my blog http://www.digitalbattlegrounds.com and have passed the information and book along to friends for them to read. Today i plan on picking up ‘The richest man in babylon’ to see if it lives up to all its hype.
July 23, 2007 at 8:53 am
Yea that sounds more like the Shoemoney we all know.
July 23, 2007 at 8:43 am
My favorite motivational books include the following,
1.) Rich Dad Poor Dad
2.) The Richest Man in Bablyon (I could swear it was personally written for me)
3.) Rich DaD Guide To Investing
4.)Think & Grow Rich
5.) The Secret
6.)4 hour work week
7.)Seth Godin – The Dip,Permission Marketing
8.)How to win Friends and Influence people
July 23, 2007 at 6:54 am
I really like the Rich Dad Poor Dad Books and my favourite is “Rich Dad’s Before You Quit Your Job: 10 Real-Life Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Building a Multimillion-Dollar Business”.
I also really like “Loosing my Virginity” by Richard Branson. I like his sense of adventure etc.
July 23, 2007 at 2:11 am
I’ve read it a little. Pretty good especially if it’s free.
July 23, 2007 at 2:09 am
I recently read another book by R. Kiyosak about how to Retire Young and Retire Rich. It really struck me about how many different ways this can be accomplished. The main hurdle seems to be the mental barrier rather than the physical one.
July 22, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Great list. I also like “How to Get Rich”. It’s a very insightful book. It’s just amazing how those books make a difference in our lives.
July 22, 2007 at 10:07 pm
nice list. Amazon here I come
July 22, 2007 at 10:06 pm
He has a whole box full
July 22, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Repetitive is good. I had an instructor during a lot of my MCSE training, that said “I repeat everything important three times: twice in the same tone of voice, and the last with emphasis.”
Sure enough, using that same trick in other things in life, I tend to remember better, as it sinks in more…
Yes, I did get tired of hearing the same thing over and over (audio books) but it reinforced better. Sort of like listening to ShoeMoney’s podcasts a few time. “Wow, I totally missed that the first time I listened!”
July 22, 2007 at 9:02 pm
I’ve got how to get rich on my palm. I dust it off once and a while. when are they going to come out with a good ebook reader?
July 22, 2007 at 2:38 pm
I’ve read Rich Dad Poor Dad and I recommend it to everybody. You can get great deal on Ebay.
July 22, 2007 at 12:48 pm
I never read books mainly because i’m a slow reader and I havent got time. I didnt know you could get books on iTunes so I will be checking that out thanks!
July 22, 2007 at 6:44 am
Some good book recommendations. Thanks, shoemoney! I might just go ahead and check some of those out.
Steve
July 22, 2007 at 3:23 am
I too have read ‘Talent is Never Enough by John Maxwell. I could not rest till I have finished it.
July 21, 2007 at 10:10 pm
That is definitely true, and holds true some of his other books as well.
July 21, 2007 at 8:57 pm
only if they are written on a T Shirt..
July 21, 2007 at 8:53 pm
I’ve read all of Trump’s books and I definitely agree that there are some gems in there. Don’t take it for scripture though, because he goes overboard in some places
July 21, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Sounds like most people aggree that Rich Dad Poor Dad is an extremely motivating book. I have read it a couple of times and recommend it to friends, family and aquantences regularly. Puts real life wealth building at a tangable level. Great Post!
July 21, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Yeah, I ran into that Johntreed post a few years back when I had that similar funny taste in my mouth, regarding the veracity and necessity of what was written. I have encountered many excellent books on real estate, but they have been more technical in nature…as much analysis usually is.
Here in the Phoenix area the commercials for Kiyosaki’s australian friend have been popping up — another real winner (sic).
July 21, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Shoe… You read books?! Wow, I thought it was all experience and a little of the Shoemoney touch… Well I was wrong.
July 21, 2007 at 11:16 am
John Chow is giving out a copy of the 4 hour work week right now.
July 21, 2007 at 10:14 am
Not really a book but I like the Fisherman vs Businessman story.
In a nut shell: Don’t spend too long chasing dreams, climbing the wrong ladder, when you may already have all you need.
July 21, 2007 at 7:28 am
Obscurely, the best motivational book I’ve ever read was ‘Masters of Doom’ by David Kushner, chronicling the story of the Id software guys. Many other developers I’ve spoken to have also mentioned it. It won’t give you any business tips but it will inspire you.
July 21, 2007 at 6:21 am
I am currently reading Timothy Ferriss – The 4 Hour Workweek, it’s so n so.
My favorite ones are Andrew Carnegie – How to Think & Grow Rich and maybe How to Win Friends and Influence People.
July 21, 2007 at 5:18 am
Nice books Shoemoney.
July 21, 2007 at 4:21 am
Have to agree. “Good to Great” by Jim Collins is an excellent business book.
July 21, 2007 at 2:49 am
Just downloaded a couple of these through iTunes. Thanks!
July 20, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I read Rich dad poor dad and thought it was a good book for motivating you on learning about business. He talks about how he made so much money with real estate deals and other ways but he never gets specific which at the end of the book, you barely know more but you have some sort of a strong urge to actually try to know about what he talks.
July 20, 2007 at 7:39 pm
I agree. I liked his concepts and perspectives, but found it was a bit repetitive.
July 20, 2007 at 6:40 pm
7 highly effective habits had a lot of interesting thoughts.
July 20, 2007 at 6:39 pm
I read a little of this book. Cool idea.
July 20, 2007 at 6:38 pm
I read The Economist. I haven’t read books since school. I guess I’m more focused on current stuff. Sometimes books seem ancient.
July 20, 2007 at 6:11 pm
The Art of the Deal is like a benchmark in the industry. Definitely a must read.
July 20, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Rich Dad Poor Dad for me
July 20, 2007 at 3:50 pm
This is fab read. Principals of making money never change regardless of century.
July 20, 2007 at 2:28 pm
It’s funny that you mention Amway.
RD/PD got no traction initially in the marketplace, couldn’t even find a real publisher, until he introduced his book to several Amway “Diamonds” (the people at the top of the pyramid) who started promoting it to their underlings.
These Diamonds helped RD/RD push his book to all the hundreds of thousands of Amways downliners, until the book became a bestseller. Then, it went mainstream because of its “Bestseller” status.
After you read RD/PD, read this guy’s analysis:
http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html
(No, I’m not JTR, nor do I get a commission)
July 20, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Oh I see – he listens the them. Funny how I never noticed that before but it stuck out like a sore thumb when I returned to the blog. I didn’t realise you could also get audio books on itunes.
July 20, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Life 101 by Peter McWilliams is another book which motivates me.
July 20, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill And Rich Dad Poor Dad
July 20, 2007 at 10:59 am
Crap I mean the 48 Laws of Power! Hehe
July 20, 2007 at 10:59 am
48 Powers of Law
July 20, 2007 at 10:13 am
Harry Potter series are quite motivating…..can wait for the latest one….;)
July 20, 2007 at 9:21 am
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one of my favourite.
July 20, 2007 at 9:00 am
The Robert Kiyosaki book – Rich Dad Poor Dad is really motivate me..great book..i really mean it..
July 20, 2007 at 9:00 am
Yeah, i recently got that. It seems really interesting.
July 20, 2007 at 7:30 am
I like the how to get rich book by Wattles. The Science of Getting Rich –
It’s a good book even if a little dated.
July 20, 2007 at 6:52 am
Is a non-fiction or fiction?
July 20, 2007 at 6:52 am
I agree… very insightful book.
July 20, 2007 at 6:26 am
The Bible, especially Proverbs for business motivation and a book called “Business by the Book – The complete guide of Biblical principles for the workplace” by Larry Burkett.
July 20, 2007 at 5:36 am
1. “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill
2. “Unlimited Power” by Tony Robbins
3. “Awaken the Giant Within” by Tony Robbins
4. “4-Hour Workweek” by Tim Ferris
5. “Life 101″ by Peter McWilliams
July 20, 2007 at 5:17 am
Two books by Flemming Østergaard – A danish business man who started from scratch and built up several businesses including two soccer clubs. (Lyngby and FC Copenhagen)
July 20, 2007 at 3:33 am
Good to Great was excellent
July 20, 2007 at 3:32 am
good question…
July 20, 2007 at 3:29 am
This is a great book. I need to read it once a year to keep on track.
July 20, 2007 at 3:10 am
“The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason
“Wellness Revolution”, “The Next Millionaires” and “The Next Trillion” by Paul Zane Pilzer
July 20, 2007 at 12:56 am
Rich Dad Poor Dad is recommended book.I got so many good input from it.
July 20, 2007 at 12:53 am
I think the “How to get Rich” book is a great and motivating book. It’s details and highlights are strong points to a business to consider.
July 20, 2007 at 12:53 am
Absolutley. The whole Market Wizards series is awesome.
The biggest conclusion I picked up from them: You can make money doing ANYTHING, regardless of what the investment “experts” tell you.
I also noticed even some of them say “That doesn’t work”. Then you turn the page and see another guy doing what doesn’t work.
July 20, 2007 at 12:32 am
Cygnus – the best take away from Rich Dad Poor Dad was this – working in a “secure job” as a “loyal employee” is no guarantee of financial rewards or success. Rather, the wealth individuals are the ones who own and invest rather than earn and survive.
But you have a point – too much of Kiyosaki’s writings and interviews reek of MLM and Amway. In fact, I think he brags in one of his books about how good a certain MLM scheme was for him.
July 19, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Rich Dad Poor Dad was the first book that motivated me a few years ago. The book that motivates me now is The 4 Hour Workweek.
July 19, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Good but heven’t read it?? That makes sense.
I have read two of his, they are good (quick and easy).
Also Tony Robbins. Need to take him with a grain of salt but has some good stuff in there with all the hype.
July 19, 2007 at 10:49 pm
Rich Dad, Poor Dad was really mind blowing the first time I read it. After I finished for the first time I stopped a while and seriously reconsidered my priorities.
July 19, 2007 at 10:49 pm
I couldn’t stand Rich Dad, Poor Dad because if you pay attention, never actually says anything other than the usual rah rah Amway type speak. That said, I was suckered into buying and reading it, so the marketing surrounding the product was at least good.
What is inspiring to me? Autobiographies from people who have been seemingly lost in the sea changes of history, business biographies (rise and fall of RJR Nabisco, history of the Thinkpad, and Nuts! [Southwest] get thumbs up from me), and anything else non-fiction that is laying around. I try to juggle between reading a book on management/entrepreneurship, hard science/tech, and then a subject I know absolutely nothing about.
Cheers,
joe
July 19, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Ditto on the Millionaire Mind. That’s a must read. Main pts i got from it … 1) be an entrepreneur and work in less competition markets 2) surround yourself with successful people 3) your spousal choice is one of your most important financial decisions
July 19, 2007 at 10:05 pm
I like:
4 Hour Workweek
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
July 19, 2007 at 10:05 pm
I might have to check this one out – never heard of it!
July 19, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Think and Grow Rich, The Millionaire Mind, 7 Highly Effective Habits
July 19, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Just finished Four Hour Work Week, which left me really motivated to automate more of my business processes and analyze where my time and effort is really being spent.
I’ve read lots of Kiyosaki and am a big Rich Dad, Poor Dad fan aswell. I read at one point though that attempts to independently verify a lot of claims in the book had failed.
I found “Never Eat Alone” very motivational, too.
July 19, 2007 at 9:48 pm
I like Trumps and Kiyosaki’s book. I also finds Patton’s biography pretty inspirational.
I don’t read near as much as I used to. Seems like the Internet has ruined my reading skills, I now “skim” everything and I don’t seem to have the attention span any longer to sit and read a novel. I’ve been trying to finish the Lewis & Clark book for damn near a year!
July 19, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Great list of books that I will definitely check out. Of those, I’ve only read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and it blew me away. The guy’s a little pompous, but if what he says is true he has every right to be.
Coincidentally, I just posted a YouMoz article on my top 5 books all search engine marketers should read. Would love your feedback.
July 19, 2007 at 8:22 pm
“Think & Grow Rich”by Hill – timeless and wealth building beyond the monetary.
“The Razor’s Edge” – again, still relevant in the pursuit of deep desires.
“I Am That” – when I need my sensibilities shaken.
July 19, 2007 at 8:02 pm
I’ll second Freakanomics.
A series of books I haven’t seen mentioned are the Harvey MacKay books “How to Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive”, “Sharkproof”, etc. The guy was in the envelope business … not a lot of margin, loads of competition, etc. … and he got rich at it.
July 19, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Shoe,
I have a great book if you do a lot of ringtone traffic.
The book is called Who Moved My Cheese.
Ive included a short video for those who either didnt get the book or are so hell bent on doin it all the hard way. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhs0ejEKhgY
July 19, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Clearly you fail at reading in general.
July 19, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Yep! That one is great too.
July 19, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Winning-Jack Welch
Good To Great – Jim Collins
Blink-Malcolm Gladwell
All these are great for when you are trying to get motivated to take your online business up to the next level.
July 19, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Best in last few years…
Freakanomics – Amazing
Tipping Point
Good to Great
Great Game of Business (dated, but clearly shows how even Old Economy can move quickly with the right mindset).
Anything by Tom Peters
Same for Seth Godin
Jeffrey Gitomer, (but I am a sales person)
Rich Dad, Poor Dad – eye opener on “work” vs. “life”.
The Wealthy Barber – why you waste so much money in life.
Never Eat Alone – network, network, network
How To Become CEO –
More, lots more out there.
July 19, 2007 at 5:03 pm
i have read that trump book, all it motivates me to say is that trump is an asshole!
July 19, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Have you turned over a leaf? I thought I read in a previous post that you’d not read a book to the end, so well done.
I read too much, so if I narrowed it down, I would choose Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
July 19, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Oh yeah, I forgot to add…rich dad poor dad is also a great book, and any of the books by Clark Howard are pretty decent, too.
July 19, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Great post! Any chance you could put those books together in a “deal” and sell them all at once? Just a thought.
Malcolm is great–had a chance to meet him a while back at Brett Tabke’s Pubcon where he was a keynote speaker. His other book, “Blink” is also a great read.
July 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm
The latest book that motivated me was “Into Thin Air” by John Krakauer. Great book that will want to make you live life to the fullest.
July 19, 2007 at 4:01 pm
I recently posted about a book I found pretty motivating: The 4 Hour Workweek.
July 19, 2007 at 3:41 pm
So anyone actually gotten rich by reading these books except shoemoney ?
July 19, 2007 at 3:18 pm
I absolutely agree about The Tipping Point. I’ve read it twice. His other book, Blink, has an interesting premise, but was not as rich with information as The Tipping Point.
July 19, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Was talking about “The millionaire next door” is also a great book comment….
July 19, 2007 at 3:10 pm
July 19, 2007 at 3:09 pm
A bit of a sucker for these type of books & love most of them, one im suprised that hasnt cropped up:
Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill
July 19, 2007 at 3:09 pm
The books which influenced me the most are
1) Magic of thinking Big
2) Master key to riches
3) Think and grow rich
4) Rich Dad poor dad (I liked the first half of the book then it goes into real estate)
5) Billionaire Secrets to Success: Bill Bartmann
And some more….
and many more to read and learn…..
Vijay
July 19, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Almost bought a Trump book once, but he seems like such a butt crust.
Reading articles like the one the other day on Businessweek (that you’re in) pumps me up, but I try to avoid hype books when I can get it for free online. So I haven’t really read one…
July 19, 2007 at 3:05 pm
“The millionaire next door” is also a great book.
July 19, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Couple of my authors and their books:
Zig Ziglar-Secrets of Closing the Sale
Peter Drucker-deep stuff normally, but good! Just finished Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Napolen Hill-Think and Grow Rich
Stephen Covey-Any thing related to 7 Habits
July 19, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Tipping Point is next on my list. I am currently reading The Little Red Book of Selling. Its no nonsense in its approach, and most of it is probably geared toward “regular” selling, but still a good read.
If you haven’t checked it out before, The Personal MBA has a great list of business related books – and a pretty cool idea behind the site in general.
July 19, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Ehh, I tend to disagree. Read the first 1/3 of the book and you’ll get the whole picture without having the same ideas regurgitated on you two more times.
July 19, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Recently –
Seth Godin’s – The Dip (encouragment for how and when to quit)
Chris Anderson’s – The Long Tail (just about every internet marketer is a beneficiary of this phenomenom)
All time favorites –
Michael Lewis – Liar’s Poker ( entertaining + teaches you to watch out for yourself because no one else is going to)
Jack Schwager – Market Wizards (shows how about a dozen guys make money on wall street – they all have a different approach – great outside the box kind of book)
July 19, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Anything by Tom Peters, plus the 48 Laws of Power
July 19, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Shoemoney when are you going to write your own book?
July 19, 2007 at 2:35 pm
I’ll second Winning
July 19, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Donald Trump are good reads too, haven’t read any of his books yet
July 19, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Jeremy, you need to next start a post and thread for motivating songs. I often find that when it’s time to get down to it, I have certain playlists to do certain things.
Just a suggestion!
July 19, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I was just skimming Seth Godin’s, “All Marketers Are Liars” at the bookstore the other day. Seems like an interesting read.
July 19, 2007 at 2:10 pm
A couple that I highly recommend:
How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
Never Eat Alone- Keith Ferrazi
Winning – Jack Welch
If you are a fan of the Sopranos read Leadership Sopranos Style – Deborrah Himsel
July 19, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Do you really not have affiliate tracking in those links to the Amazon books? That’s like flushing money down the toilet. I know you are rick and all, but taking 5 minutes to put up the aff link should net you a hundred bucks. You could at least pay one of your lackeys to do it.
July 19, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Playboy
Actually, a few of my favorites have been Iacocca, Pizza Tiger by Domino’s pizza founder Tom Monaghan, Managing by Harold Geneen (former CEO of ITT) and How To Sell Anything To Anybody by Joe Girard,
July 19, 2007 at 1:52 pm
i love rich dad poor audio books
July 19, 2007 at 1:46 pm
I recommend “The alchemist” before getting into the real business. It teaches you more than the book “How To Get Rich”.
July 19, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Think Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
July 19, 2007 at 1:35 pm
I recently read one of Richard Bransons books, called “Screw it… lets do it” only a little quick read book but entertaining and very inspiring.
July 19, 2007 at 1:27 pm
I agree, I really enjoyed Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It might be time to go read it again as a matter of fact! As for the others, I haven’t read them yet, but I’ll be sure to check them out soon. Thanks for the suggestions.
July 19, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Trump – The Art Of The Deal – about to order it!
Think Like A Billionaire – About to order it!
How To Get Rich – CHECK! have it..
Robert T. Kiyosak – Rich Dad Poor Dad CHECK! best book ever!…I try to re-read it once per year when i feel in a slump.
- I also like 48 laws of power
- Cashflow Quadrant (this is rich dad poor dad part 2)
July 19, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Atlas Shrugged (or anything by Ayn Rand), Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich
July 19, 2007 at 12:33 pm
These motivational books all look great. But I have also found that those outside of the business world, such as sports books on this subject, are also quite helpful!
July 19, 2007 at 12:26 pm
The Richest Man in Babylon is a MUST read!!!!
July 19, 2007 at 12:06 pm
thats a good read… I also enjoyed 4 hour work week Has some good thoughts and ideas. I also like the Tipping Point. another one is 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.
July 19, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Rich Dad Poor Dad is an oldie but a goodie, should also read ‘the goal’ by eli goldratt.
July 19, 2007 at 11:56 am
1. The Science Of Getting Rich
2. Think And Grow Rich
3. Awaken The Giant Within
4. Secrets of The Millionaire Mind
5. The Success Principles: How To Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be
6. The Lazy Mans Way To Riches
7. The Attractor Factor
8. Wealth Beyond Reason
9. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
10. Cashflow Quadrant
11. Body For Life
12. Mentored By A Millionaire
13. The 4-Hour Workweek
And a *MUST WATCH* DVD… The Secret
July 19, 2007 at 11:44 am
The Rich Dad Poor Dad book really has motivated me. It really doesn’t do much in the way to tell you how to make money, but it has sparked a lot of creative thinking one how to do it myself. Great book, and thanks for the list.
July 19, 2007 at 11:42 am
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a great read.
July 19, 2007 at 11:42 am
“The Richest Man in Babylon” motivated me recently.
I’ve read Trump’s “How to Get Rich” and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” as well. Each had some good points to take away.
I tried reading “The Tipping Point” but couldn’t seem to get through it.
July 19, 2007 at 11:42 am
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a great read.
March 20, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I loved the 1/7th concept and the 1/10th concept and how to become a free man.
July 19, 2007 at 11:37 am
I recently read “Talent is Never Enough” by John Maxwell and I really liked it.