As entrepreneurs, we all know there is a vital need for a disciplined, self development program if we are to achieve any level of success. Along with audio resources, conferences, conventions, and seminars, we must be constantly reading. With this in mind, I put together a list of what I believe are the books every enterprising entrepreneur should read as they are beginning their ventures.  Notice I said “as they are beginning…” Never let preparing to start keep you from starting! You’ll never know “enough,” so just do it! Some of these you will recognize, but some of them you won’t, and that’s what I’m going for.  Now, on to the 5!

1. Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money–That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!  by Roberty Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki writes for you and to you. This book is a great read.  Ever wonder why someone people just happen to have all the good ideas?  Did you ever think that it’s because they developed the way they looked at the world? Kiyosaki challenged everything I was taught growing up, and it felt good!

2. The Art of Dealing With People by Les Giblin

Now, This may seem a bit elementary, but this 30 some page book has the keys to successful relationships.  Ever wonder why some people are absolutely magnetic? Did you ever think that it’s because they developed their people skills?  This book will force you to examine the way you deal with people on a daily basis and, if you’re up to the task, propell you on to success.

3. The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

This is an older book, but its’ principles still ring true today because the principles of success work whether it is 1957 or 2007. Chapters 2, 12, and 13 deal with what he calls “the failure diseases,” and as a business owner, I would want to avoid those if possible.   There is a great table of contents with about 100 topics covered in the book and where to find them.

4. The Greatest Salesman in The World by Og Mandino

This is the legend of Hafid, a camel boy of two thousand years ago, and his burning desire to improve his lowly position in life, as told to his apprentice Erasmus. Hafid relates the story of how he became known as the Greatest Salesman in the World. His success lies in the wisdom of ten leather scrolls passed down to him from his master, Pathros. Hafid applied their secrets of success to become the Greatest Salesman in the World. You will long remember the timeless words of the ten scrolls in Og’s most popular work and learn to apply them in your life to find great success!

5. How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling by Frank Bettger

Weather to believe you are a salesman or not, you are. If you are an entrepreneur and business owner, you are a salesman. You are, and will always be, selling yourself. This book talks about the secret behind his enormous success, and it’s not very complicated.  The first 7 pages changed my life.

So there you have it!  These 5 books have the potential to completely Rock the way you view the world.  That’s a good thing! 

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