What is the most valuable business book you have ever read, and why? – Entrepreneur Polls

Last week we asked a brand new Young Entrepreneur Poll Question! What is the most valuable business book you have ever read, and why?

The poll is off to a great start, and we have had some really interesting answers so far!

For you techy entrepreneurs we have Maximum Linux Security (2nd Edition) According to Amazon customer reviews it does a good job of showing examples, as well as showing how to secure your system step by step.

Next up we have Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller–Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

The Amazon editorial review says; “Think and Grow Rich has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” It was the first book to boldly ask, “What makes a winner?” The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world’s winners himself.

The most famous of all teachers of success spent “a fortune and the better part of a lifetime of effort” to produce the “Law of Success” philosophy that forms the basis of his books and that is so powerfully summarized in this one.

In the original Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. In the updated version, Arthur R. Pell, Ph.D., a nationally known author, lecturer, and consultant in human resources management and an expert in applying Hill’s thought, deftly interweaves anecdotes of how contemporary millionaires and billionaires, such as Bill Gates, Mary Kay Ash, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, achieved their wealth. Outmoded or arcane terminology and examples are faithfully refreshed to preclude any stumbling blocks to a new generation of readers.”

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money–That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! is our next contender. “Anyone stuck in the rat-race of living paycheck to paycheck, enslaved by the house mortgage and bills, will appreciate this breath of fresh air. Learn about the methods that have created more than a few millionaires. This is the first abridged miniature edition of Rich Dad Poor Dad. The full-length edition has sold millions as a New York Times bestseller. As proven by the runaway success of The Secret and like titles, changing one’s thinking to influence one’s fortune sells big, and forms the basis of rich dad’s advice. Learn to think like a rich dad and let your money work for you!”

And as voted for by you – the popular entrepreneur Donald Trump found his way in with Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life Love the title for this one! The book discusses his proven strategies for success, and who can argue with a multimillionaire!

Do you have an inspirational book you have read which stands out from all the others – we want to hear about it, leave your answer in a comment or by entering our poll in the YE Forum! To say thanks for sharing, everyone who enters their most valuable business book is in with the chance of WINNING the MOST valuable book themselves, as voted for by our Young Entrepreneurs – So tell us what yours is right now!

Matthew Toren