– AUSTIN KLEON
“Always be reading. Go to the library. There’s magic in being surrounded by books. Collect books, even if you don’t plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library”.
There is no specific roadmap for entrepreneurship.
It is challenging, time-taking and takes a great focus.
And a lot of hard work!
All you need is a little inspiration and motivation.
Nothing is better than books for this purpose.
Whether you are navigating through your career or juggling through side hustles or just have an idea but are unaware of the steps you need to take in order to bring it to life.
These 11 books from entrepreneurs who are already on their journey of entrepreneurship will give you real-life insights and amazing advice to take that initial leap of faith.
1. She Means Business
AUTHOR | Carrie Green
Turn Your Ideas into Reality and Become a Wildly Successful Entrepreneur
Carrie Green is raw in discussing her failure as well as success. This book gives steps on how to turn your ideas into reality and run a wildly successful business as well as encouraging quotes. It also deals with the crazy emotions of being an entrepreneur, so you know that you are not alone.
MUST READ | If you want to start an internet-based business.
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2. Dear Female Founder
EDITOR | Lu Li
66 Letters of Advice from Women Entrepreneurs Who Have Made $1 Billion in Revenue
You will love every story in this book and would want to share it with everyone. Whether you are an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, regardless of gender everyone should read this book.
MUST READ| If you are thinking about going on a journey in the world of startups.
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3. The Power Of Unpopular
AUTHOR | Erika Napoletano
A Guide to Building Your Brand for the Audience Who Will Love You (and why no one else matters)
An honest and informative book about brand personality, the importance of community (and how to build yours), brand advocacy and why it’s important to find YOUR right people that matter. This book will slap you back into reality.
MUST READ | If you want to build a community and understand profitability – in both financial and emotional terms.
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4. In The Company Of Women
AUTHOR | Grace Bonney
Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs.
This book features anecdotes from interviews of over 100 diverse women. Everyone from architects and comedians to media titans and tattoo artists who embraced their creative side and pursued their journey as an entrepreneur.
MUST READ |If you need a dose of inspiration from women who have already been on the same path as you are now.
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5. Woman Up!
AUTHOR | Aimee Cohen
Overcome the 7 Deadly Sins that Sabotage Your Success.
Reading this book feels like having a conversation with your best friend and an elite career expert. Aimee Cohen uses real-life examples, shared experiences and her own guilty confessions to deliver sage advice to every woman who wants to achieve success.
MUST READ | If you want to take control of your career.
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6. The Big Life
AUTHOR | Ann Shoket
Embrace the Mess, Work Your Side Hustle, Find a Monumental Relationship, and Become the Badass Babe You Were Meant to Be.
Ann Shoket is the voice behind the popular Badass Babe community. The Big Life is packed with actionable guidance and personal advice. A guide for women in their 20s.
MUST READ | If you want that delicious cocktail of passion, work, money, respect, career, ambition, and a monumental relationship.
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7. Crushing It!
AUTHOR | Gary Vaynerchuk
How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, Too.
A practical, lively and inspiring book. It is filled with theoretical and tactical advice on how to use social media for your own professional and financial success. Not a ‘how to get rich’ book but a blueprint to living life on your own terms.
MUST READ | If you want to use social media at its utmost potential and build an extraordinary personal brand.
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8. Steal Like An Artist
AUTHOR | Austin Kleon
Creativity is everywhere and for everyone.
“The manifesto is this: Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use—do the work you want to see done.” – Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon gives ten principles that will help you inject creativity in your life and work. An eye-catching little book you’ll want to go back to from time to time.
MUST READ | If you want to unleash your creative side.
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9. Things Are What You Make of Them
AUTHOR | Adam J. Kurtz
Life Advice for Creatives
Handwritten and Heartfelt little book.
A funny, vibrant, and relatable book. It is filled with actionable advice and is organized in 12 color-coded sections. Perfect for gifting someone who is trying to make it in the creative world.
MUST READ | If you like illustrative and visually appealing books.
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10. Entrepreneurial You
AUTHOR | Dorie Clark
Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive.
A hands-on guide for creating multiple income streams in both traditional and online ways. Get insights and advice from the stories of entrepreneurs (from coaches and bloggers to podcasters and online marketers).
MUST READ | If you want to know how to actually make money doing what you love.
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11. Essentialism
AUTHOR | Greg McKeown
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.
Essentialism offers ideas and tools on how to identify the right things and focus on getting them done. Soon it will become a staple book in your reading diet.
MUST READ | If you frequently feel busy but not productive.
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