The Greatest Salesman in the World is a guide by Og Mandino that lays out a philosophy of salesmanship for individuals, indicating that success in sales is a matter of mindset, not a plethora of techniques. The book provides a set of principles to succeed in life, not just in sales. It uses a storytelling technique to present these principles in a captivating manner.
The Gap and the Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan is a revolutionary guide to achieving happiness and success. The book discusses the psychological concept of ‘The Gap,’ the difference between where one is and where one wants to be, and the ‘Gain,’ the measure of actual progress. It provides strategies for overcoming the mentality of constantly striving for more and instead appreciating what has been achieved.
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 Compound Effect is a self-help book by Darren Hardy that presents a practical and comprehensive guide to achieving success. The book emphasizes the importance of making small, consistent choices, and how these choices add up over time to produce significant changes in our lives. The compound effect can be used in every aspect of life, from health and fitness to relationships and finances.
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.
In ‘Secrets of the Millionaire Mind’, T. Harv Eker posits that the most important tool for gaining wealth is the mindset. He presents the idea that we each possess a personal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, and it is this blueprint, more than anything, that will determine our financial lives. The book teaches you how to identify your own money blueprint and ‘revise’ it to not only create success, but, more importantly, to keep and continually grow it.
Range delves into the various paths to success, debunking the idea that early specialization is the best approach. The book argues that a broad set of experiences and skills, which the author refers to as ‘range’, is more beneficial in complex and unpredictable fields. It uses real-life examples and academic research to demonstrate the value of range in today’s world.
In ‘Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter’, Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent, shares his personal journey of transformation. From his early years in poverty, his time in the drug trade, his meteoric rise in the music industry, to his subsequent ventures in business and acting, Curtis shares the lessons he learned and how he used them to his advantage. The book provides practical advice on how to hustle smarter not harder, and how to use adversity to fuel ambition and success.
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman is a comprehensive look at what emotions are and why they are crucial to our personal and professional lives. The book explores how emotional intelligence can be more influential than IQ in determining success. It explains the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence, and how we can improve these skills for better relationships, mental health, and success in work and life.