Read these 23 books to give yourself an MBA in 2023:
1. The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck
by Mark Manson
This bestselling book teaches one of the most important lessons in life and business:
Sometimes, you’ve got to know when not to give a fuck and focus only on what you can control.
by Mark Manson
This bestselling book teaches one of the most important lessons in life and business:
Sometimes, you’ve got to know when not to give a fuck and focus only on what you can control.
2. Zero to One
by Peter Thiel
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel breaks down his processes for transforming ideas into successful products. These are insights that only experience can bring — and you won’t get them in a classroom.
by Peter Thiel
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel breaks down his processes for transforming ideas into successful products. These are insights that only experience can bring — and you won’t get them in a classroom.
3. $100M Offers
by Alex Hormozi
This book is packed with value — literally. Read priceless insights on how to set your prices, utilize psychology to get leverage, and make offers that are nearly impossible to refuse.
by Alex Hormozi
This book is packed with value — literally. Read priceless insights on how to set your prices, utilize psychology to get leverage, and make offers that are nearly impossible to refuse.
4. Never Split the Difference
by Chris Voss
Negotiation is the language of business. Learn how to anticipate what others will offer and have the plan to get what you want in order to have the upper hand in every deal.
by Chris Voss
Negotiation is the language of business. Learn how to anticipate what others will offer and have the plan to get what you want in order to have the upper hand in every deal.
5. Atomic Habits
by James Clear
If you want to live a high-performance life, you have to build habits that set you up for success.
Clear provides you with 4 steps you can take to replace bad habits with good ones and explains how small changes can lead to massive results.
by James Clear
If you want to live a high-performance life, you have to build habits that set you up for success.
Clear provides you with 4 steps you can take to replace bad habits with good ones and explains how small changes can lead to massive results.
6. EntreLeadership
by Dave Ramsey
Ramsey is one of the world’s leading financial advisors who has helped millions achieve financial freedom.
This book acts as a playbook on how to lead your team and build a business that will last.
by Dave Ramsey
Ramsey is one of the world’s leading financial advisors who has helped millions achieve financial freedom.
This book acts as a playbook on how to lead your team and build a business that will last.
7. How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
You’ve heard it said that “business is about who you know.”
This book teaches you how to find the people you want in your network — and how to make them want you in theirs.
by Dale Carnegie
You’ve heard it said that “business is about who you know.”
This book teaches you how to find the people you want in your network — and how to make them want you in theirs.
8. The Power of Broke
by Daniel Paisner and Daymond John
If you’re reading this, you probably already have everything you need to start a business.
Paisner and John dispel the idea that you have to have money to make money and explain how being broke can be your biggest asset.
by Daniel Paisner and Daymond John
If you’re reading this, you probably already have everything you need to start a business.
Paisner and John dispel the idea that you have to have money to make money and explain how being broke can be your biggest asset.
9. Rich Dad Poor Dad
by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Kiyosaki and Lechter give an insightful look into how wealthy people approach finances.
Learn about financial literacy, investing, and the living philosophies used by the rich to build wealth.
by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Kiyosaki and Lechter give an insightful look into how wealthy people approach finances.
Learn about financial literacy, investing, and the living philosophies used by the rich to build wealth.
10. The Art of the Start
by Guy Kawasaki
Nearly 20% of new businesses in the US fail in their first year.
Guy Kawasaki lays out the fundamentals entrepreneurs should keep in mind in order to build a team and business plan that will stand the test of time.
by Guy Kawasaki
Nearly 20% of new businesses in the US fail in their first year.
Guy Kawasaki lays out the fundamentals entrepreneurs should keep in mind in order to build a team and business plan that will stand the test of time.
11. The 4-Hour Workweek
by Tim Ferriss
Living financially free and having the luxury of free time aren’t reserved for the super-rich.
Ferriss teaches you how to ditch the 9-5, separate your income from your time, and live life on your own terms.
by Tim Ferriss
Living financially free and having the luxury of free time aren’t reserved for the super-rich.
Ferriss teaches you how to ditch the 9-5, separate your income from your time, and live life on your own terms.
12. The $100 Startup
by Chris Guillebeau
Guillebeau is on a mission: help readers escape the 9-5 workforce.
In his book, you’ll learn about how to utilize the power of the internet to create a startup on $100 or less and scale it into a thriving business.
by Chris Guillebeau
Guillebeau is on a mission: help readers escape the 9-5 workforce.
In his book, you’ll learn about how to utilize the power of the internet to create a startup on $100 or less and scale it into a thriving business.
13. Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
Unchecked emotions can sabotage even the best business plans.
This book teaches you how to avoid the internal conflict your brain is constantly experiencing in order to master your mind and make better decisions.
by Daniel Kahneman
Unchecked emotions can sabotage even the best business plans.
This book teaches you how to avoid the internal conflict your brain is constantly experiencing in order to master your mind and make better decisions.
14. Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
This self-help classic provides you with 13 principles to follow in order to make your dreams a reality.
by Napoleon Hill
This self-help classic provides you with 13 principles to follow in order to make your dreams a reality.
15. Financial Intelligence
by Karen Berman, Joe Knight, John Case
From basic topics like reading balance sheets to understanding how to estimate an ROI, these three authors use their expertise to break down concepts that too many schools overcomplicate.
by Karen Berman, Joe Knight, John Case
From basic topics like reading balance sheets to understanding how to estimate an ROI, these three authors use their expertise to break down concepts that too many schools overcomplicate.
16. Team of Teams
by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal
Good leaders create great businesses. Bad leaders destroy them.
Learn from a decorated US Army General about leadership tactics and how you can accomplish amazing feats with a small, well-managed team.
by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal
Good leaders create great businesses. Bad leaders destroy them.
Learn from a decorated US Army General about leadership tactics and how you can accomplish amazing feats with a small, well-managed team.
17. The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
by Al Ries and Jack Trout
Ries and Trout are legendary marketers credited with bringing the idea of “positioning” back to the forefront of marketing.
This book lays out the 22 laws that are the foundation of their professional work.
by Al Ries and Jack Trout
Ries and Trout are legendary marketers credited with bringing the idea of “positioning” back to the forefront of marketing.
This book lays out the 22 laws that are the foundation of their professional work.
18. The E-Myth
by Michael E. Gerber
Unlearn the myths and lies you’ve heard about starting a small business.
In the E-Myth, Gerber explores why 80% of small businesses fail and explains what you can do to defy the odds and build your legacy.
by Michael E. Gerber
Unlearn the myths and lies you’ve heard about starting a small business.
In the E-Myth, Gerber explores why 80% of small businesses fail and explains what you can do to defy the odds and build your legacy.
19. Thinking in Systems
by Donella Meadows
No matter the industry, business boils down to solving problems.
This book teaches you how to train your mind to make better decisions, adapt to change, and adopt a systems-first approach to problems.
by Donella Meadows
No matter the industry, business boils down to solving problems.
This book teaches you how to train your mind to make better decisions, adapt to change, and adopt a systems-first approach to problems.
20. Steal the Show
by Michael Port
Confidence is everything. Before you ever speak a word, your audience is already influenced by how you carry yourself.
This book gives priceless advice on how to carry yourself with confidence and win in any room.
by Michael Port
Confidence is everything. Before you ever speak a word, your audience is already influenced by how you carry yourself.
This book gives priceless advice on how to carry yourself with confidence and win in any room.
21. Rework
by David Heinemeir Hansson and Jason Fried
Starting a business doesn’t have to be as complicated as we make it out to be.
Rework teaches you new ways to think about things like productivity, finding investors, and other entrepreneurial challenges.
by David Heinemeir Hansson and Jason Fried
Starting a business doesn’t have to be as complicated as we make it out to be.
Rework teaches you new ways to think about things like productivity, finding investors, and other entrepreneurial challenges.
22. The Lean Startup
by Eric Ries
Launching a startup is full of uncertainty and risk, and bloated business plans are the main source of this.
In his book, Ries teaches the power of building a minimally viable product and using it to build a stable business.
by Eric Ries
Launching a startup is full of uncertainty and risk, and bloated business plans are the main source of this.
In his book, Ries teaches the power of building a minimally viable product and using it to build a stable business.
23. The Entrepreneur Mind
by Kevin Johnson
This collection of 100 fundamental beliefs and habits of elite entrepreneurs teaches you about strategy, marketing, leadership, and everything else you need to understand in order to take your business to the next level.
by Kevin Johnson
This collection of 100 fundamental beliefs and habits of elite entrepreneurs teaches you about strategy, marketing, leadership, and everything else you need to understand in order to take your business to the next level.
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