Top 10 business books every Entrepreneur must read

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Ikenna Nwosu
3 min readJul 11, 2023
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This post reviews my top 10 successful business books to gain insight into the strategies and tactics used by successful business persons. These books offer invaluable advice and tips on how to succeed in business from the perspective of those who have already achieved success, enabling one to learn from their experiences and apply wisdom to avoid costly mistakes in business.

The books provide practical advice on how to build successful businesses and information on how to manage finances, develop relationships with customers and suppliers, and market effectively.

Finally, these books can help one stay motivated and focused on their goals. They provide inspiration and motivation to keep pushing forward towards success and can be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to be successful in business. By learning from the successes of others, one can develop strategies and tactics to ensure their own success.

In no particular order, my top 10 business books are as listed below.

Click the links to access audio versions of each book

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

An essential read for anyone looking to build wealth and success. It outlines the steps to success and offers practical advice on how to achieve it

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

Provides a comprehensive guide to the Lean Startup methodology, which is a process of quickly launching a product or service and then testing and iterating on it

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

Provides an alternative approach to working, suggesting that one can achieve success by working smarter, not harder

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Outlines seven habits that are essential to success, such as goal setting, time management, and communication

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Provides an in-depth look at the myths surrounding small business ownership and how to overcome them

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Explores the power of living in the present moment, and how it can help one achieve success

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Provides valuable advice on financial literacy and how to create wealth

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley

Provides insight into the habits and strategies of successful millionaires

The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki

Provides guidance on how to launch a successful business, from developing an idea to finding investors

The Startup Owner’s Manual by Steve Blank

Provides step-by-step guidance on launching a start-up, from idea to launch

I highly recommend reading or listening to these books as they provide invaluable advice on how to build a successful business and how to navigate the ever-changing world of business. They provide the tools and strategies to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals. Reading or listening to these books will give you the knowledge and insight to take your business to the next level. So take action now.

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Ikenna Nwosu

Passionate writer helping others grow. Summarizing books, providing practical tips, and unlocking earning potential. Join the journey of self-improvement!