Four must-read books for business.
1. Important things come first
Author Stephen? Stephen R. Cove) (Free Press, reprinted in June, 1996)
As entrepreneurs, we all know that time is the most precious, but not every entrepreneur knows how to use it correctly.
At first glance, The First Thing seems to be just a mediocre work to explore how to improve work efficiency. However, with the deepening of reading, you will understand that the real efficiency is not to accomplish more things in a shorter time, but to accomplish the most important things in a limited time.
Although many people know Covey from the book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, I think the first thing to do does point out the most important rule of efficient work: persistence? Priority? . Believe me, even if you learn a little from this book, it will be enough to make great changes in your life.
2. "Build for sale: build a company that can run without you."
Author John? John Warrillow) (Portfolio Trading Press, 20 12, reprinted in February, 65438).
Someone may have said this to you? Before you do business, think about your retreat. ? But not all entrepreneurs have really thought about how to make their enterprises sell at a good price. However, in the book Destined to Be Sold: Creating a Company that Can Run Without You, John? Valerio tried to force readers to look at it from the perspective of selling their own business.
At first glance, it is very unreasonable for people who love their careers to think about how to sell their own businesses, but it is this kind of thinking that breaks through common sense that can bring different feelings to readers and create greater value for enterprises. In other words, the development of an enterprise should be based on a mature and reasonable system, rather than the contribution of its founders. Because the latter model cannot be popularized and continued.
Different from other boring and rigid ones? Business? This book is like telling a story, which makes people feel relaxed and interesting.
3. "Choose for yourself! "(choose yourself! )
Author James? James Altucher (Creative Space Independent Publishing Platform, published on June 20 13)
When you hear the author James. You may doubt Artucher's story. But I personally like his story very much, and I also pay attention to his podcast "Great School".
I believe that every entrepreneur has experienced two decisive moments. One is when you choose to be an entrepreneur, and the other is when you are responsible for the success or failure of your career. Choose for yourself! Talking about the latter? Take responsibility.
It is not enough to pursue success with the hope of success. In fact, all entrepreneurs must face the reality of taking responsibility alone, because no one else will be responsible for you. Artucher's story from personal experience is tortuous and fascinating, which makes you immediately attracted by him. However, after listening to all the stories, you may come to the same conclusion as him: if we want to succeed, we must take responsibility for ourselves. Therefore, this book is a wake-up call for those who are not well responsible for their lives and careers.
Step 4 be proficient
Author Robert? Green (Viking Adult Publishing House, 2012165438+1October)
You may have read Robert? Other green works, such as:
The art of temptation.
33 strategies of war.
The 48 laws of power.
The 50th law.
Green's works have had a great influence on many people, which is why I interviewed him on the podcast. In the book "Reaching the Peak", I appreciate the following points most:
Learning is an invaluable quality: too many entrepreneurs? Pretend to succeed? So as to give themselves positive psychological hints, but they are unwilling to take the time to learn the skills necessary for success. However, as pointed out in the book, all entrepreneurs should know that it takes a process to reach the peak, not overnight, and it is difficult to find shortcuts.
Really? Special quality? Only people can climb to the top: when people see photos of successful people on the cover or guests in TED talks, it is easy to think that these people are successful because of luck, financial support and even better genetic talent. However, in fact, everyone is going? Reach the peak? Our paths are all similar. We have experienced failures and setbacks, even years of confusion and doubt. What really distinguishes successful people from ordinary people? Traits? , is the perseverance of successful people.
A book suitable for businessmen
1. Freedom: the purpose and means of development
(Development is freedom), Amartya? Author Amartya Sen, published in 1999.
Dictators all over the world claim that authoritarianism is a necessary condition for economic development and freedom can be given later. 1998 nobel prize winner sen said that they were completely wrong. Freedom is the cornerstone of development. He pointed out that hunger does not happen in democratic countries.
2. The mystery of capital: Why capitalism succeeds in the West and fails elsewhere.
(The Mystery of Capital: Why Capitalism Wins in the West and Fails Elsewhere) Hernando? Author Hernando de Soto, published in 2000.
Peruvian economist de Soto explained why property rights are important to liberals who don't like the concept of property rights very much.
3. Non-zero era: the logic of human destiny
(nonzero: the logic of human destiny), Robert? Author Robert Wright, published in 2000 (Chinese version was published by Taipei Teacher Zhang Publishing Company).
This book wonderfully combines history, theology, economics, game theory and evolutionary biology, and thinks it is a good thing, but it may also be inevitable because all countries in the world have become more interconnected.
Business must-read books.
1. Oil? Money? Power "
(Prize: epic pursuit of oil, money and power), Daniel? Author Daniel Elgin, published in 199 1 (Chinese version published by Xinhua Publishing House).
Oil is the most important commodity on the earth and the driving force of modern civilization. What is remarkable about Elgin is that he makes readers deeply understand why the world, especially the Middle East, is in such a state today, and when telling all this, it is always like telling an interesting story.
2. Workers: Archaeology in the Industrial Age
(Workers: Archaeology in an Industrial Age) Sebastian? Salgado, published in 1993.
Workers of Bangladeshi shipbreaking company with sledgehammers, anxious eyes of Sicilian fishermen, and oil-stained Kuwaiti technicians, all these shocking images are from the hands of a photographer who used to be an economist. They brought us into the deep cabin of the world economy.
3. Buffett's letter to shareholders
(Collected Works of Warren Buffett: Lessons from American Enterprises), Lawrence? Lawrence Cunningham, editor-in-chief, published in 1997 (Chinese version published by Machinery Industry Press).
Buffett has never written a book, but in his annual letter to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, he talked about many of his views on investment, management and corporate excesses. Cunningham screened Buffett's letters from 1979 to 1996 and compiled them into this excellent collection of Buffett's works.
This is a classic, you have to read it several times to understand the essence of Buffett. The second edition has been published abroad, adding some new themes. I hope it can be published in China as soon as possible. In addition, the letter "Buffett Biography? The translation of a version of The Growth of an American Capitalist is better than the Hainan version, and it should also be required reading for investors. There is also Buffett's official autobiography "Snowball", which is of course a must.
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