The Goal, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, is a business novel about a plant manager, Alex Rogo, who is tasked with improving the performance of a failing manufacturing plant within a three-month deadline. The novel presents the Theory of Constraints, a management philosophy that views any manageable system as being limited in achieving more of its goals by a very small number of constraints.
Written by Jon Gordon, ‘The Energy Bus’ takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment. The protagonist, George, learns valuable life lessons from a unique bus driver, Joy, and her delightful group of passengers.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It is a book written by Michael E. Gerber. It explores the myth that most businesses are started by people with tangible business skills, when in fact most are started by ‘technicians’ who know nothing about running a business. Gerber’s E-Myth shows that a successful business must have a balance of three key roles: the entrepreneur, the manager, and the technician.
In ‘The Diary of a CEO’, entrepreneur and influencer Steven Bartlett references his own experiences to share insights into the life of a modern entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges, stresses, sacrifices, and rewards associated with running a successful business. The book also delves into his innermost thoughts, insecurities, and ambitions, offering a raw and unfiltered perspective on entrepreneurship.
The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman advocates for user-centered design and emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and limitations in product design. The book is a critique of poor product design and a guide to the fundamental principles of good design, including visibility, mapping, and feedback.
The Art of Gathering is a guide to orchestrating effective and meaningful group meetings. It provides practical advice and strategies to ensure that every meeting, whether it’s a family reunion, a company strategy session, or a dinner party, is a transformative experience.
The book is a compilation of wisdom from Naval Ravikant, a successful entrepreneur and angel investor. The book contains Naval’s thoughts on wealth, happiness, education, and life itself. While it does not follow a traditional narrative structure, it is filled with profound insights and practical wisdom that anyone can apply in their life.
The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene is a guide to the subtle social game of everyday life informed by the military principles in war. It consists of a variety of strategies, from active to passive, friendly to aggressive. The book is a guide to the intricate dynamics of social and professional situations, with the end goal of giving the reader a leg-up in all aspects of life.
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone is a no-holds-barred call to action for anyone tired of playing it safe. The book contends that success in any field requires an obsessive focus and extreme effort, challenging us to take ’10X’ action to achieve extraordinary results.