What kind of book do you guys read?

**Jett** · 08-11-2008 10:00 AM

Hey guys,

I just wanted to know what have you guys read in the past till now since a reader is a leader, and a leader is a reader. These are the books I have read so far:

The Magic of Thinking Big
The Choice
The Greatest Salesman In the World
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Acres of Diamonds
The Art of Dealing With People
How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success Thru Selling
The Go Getter
The Greatest Miracle in the World
Bringing Out the Best in People
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Personality Plus
Think and Grow Rich
Dream Giver
What to Say When You Talk to Yourself
The Master Key to Riches
Your Best Life Now
The Pursuit
The Five Love Languages
The Greatest secret in the World

Jett

**jasaunders** · 08-11-2008 12:46 PM

You have a pretty extensive list of motivational books. How have these books helped you in your business career? Have reading these books helped you achieve new levels of success in your professional career or with your business?

**RLorenzen** · 08-11-2008 01:13 PM

The Art Of War - Sun Tzu

How To Get Rich, Art Of The Deal, Think Like A Billionaire, Art Of The Comeback, The America We Deserve, Surviving At The Top, The Way To Success, Think Big & Kick Ass - All By Donald Trump (yes, I know I have read a lot of his books)

Where Have All The Leaders Gone? -Lee Iacocca (sp?)

Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki (sp?)

The World Is Flat - ? Friedman?

Microtrends - Mark Penn

Winning - Jack Welch

Those are just a few...I have read far too many to list.

**Jett** · 08-11-2008 01:45 PM

All the books I read, I have learn stuff that I never could image in my life. I learn stuff that the school system never taught me and heard the truth that hurted me, but gave me strenght enough go out there and fight for the truth. My mind totally changed and I enjoy being the minority instead of the masses. After reading most of the book you'll realize that successfully people have most thing in common. I achieved a lot and is successful, but the most important is to achieve my dreams and goals with every fiber of my body that God have given me.

**pboychuk** · 08-11-2008 02:02 PM

i prefer to read fiction, although i am starting to pickup and slowly read some motivational/business books. My dad is obsessed with those types of books. I just figure they dont contain knowledge, and I dont want to be preached to.

**RLorenzen** · 08-11-2008 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by pboychuk

i prefer to read fiction, although i am starting to pickup and slowly read some motivational/business books. My dad is obsessed with those types of books. I just figure they dont contain knowledge, and I dont want to be preached to.

There are some good business fiction books around too. I normally don't like fiction much, but these I liked:

Rigged - Ben Mezrich

The Chairman - Stephen Frey

The Protege - Stephen Frey

The Power Broker - Stephen Frey

The Successor - Stephen Frey

The Fourth Order - Stephen Frey

The Vulture Fund - Stephen Frey

**Jett** · 08-11-2008 02:29 PM

pboychuk that good that you are reading since most people don't read. It's better to read than not read at all. Just one question comes to mind is that is the fiction book going to further you in your life? Which one more important being comfortable or living a life of purpose? It's all choice.

**pboychuk** · 08-11-2008 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by RLorenzen

There are some good business fiction books around too. I normally don't like fiction much, but these I liked:

Rigged - Ben Mezrich

The Chairman - Stephen Frey

The Protege - Stephen Frey

The Power Broker - Stephen Frey

The Successor - Stephen Frey

The Fourth Order - Stephen Frey

The Vulture Fund - Stephen Frey

Ill have to check out stephen Frey, I have read some business fiction, i have a small library in my room that I have accumulated. My roommate actually jokingly checks books out from me.

**pboychuk** · 08-11-2008 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jett

pboychuk that good that you are reading since most people don't read. It's better to read than not read at all. Just one question comes to mind is that is the fiction book going to further you in your life? Which one more important being comfortable or living a life of purpose? It's all choice.

Hmm, i read purely for enjoyment, same reason as someone would watch TV. I just have this thing agaist books like "I did it, so can you!", i guess the cliche motivational books. I am actually reading one of the rich dad poor dad books now, it shares a little knowledge beyond motivational repetition. But, when I pick out a "learning" book. I would rather it be a manual than a sermon.

**1entrepreneur** · 08-11-2008 07:12 PM

That's a mighty impressive list, Jett.

**ideazman** · 08-12-2008 05:41 AM

The richest man in babilon is the one I like the most. All entrepreneurs need to read this. It is a highly motivational book.

**Jett** · 08-12-2008 08:17 AM

Yeah I would agree with ideazman, it is a good book just haven't read it since I'm still reading something else.

**jasaunders** · 08-12-2008 10:43 AM

I think many of you have to start getting over reading motivational books and start reading books that have substance that will teach you how to start or run your business better. After reading 2, 5, or 10 motivational books, how much more motivation do you need?

Why not read books that you will actually learn hard skills from. Even biographies have important lessons in them from personal experience. Now that you have the motivation and have read about "skills" to talk and sell to people, why not develop skills in other areas of business development. There is a lot more to running a business than having the "right mindset." I just don't see the value in reading a dozen motivational books.

**pboychuk** · 08-12-2008 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by jasaunders

I think many of you have to start getting over reading motivational books and start reading books that have substance that will teach you how to start or run your business better. After reading 2, 5, or 10 motivational books, how much more motivation do you need?

Why not read books that you will actually learn hard skills from. Even biographies have important lessons in them from personal experience. Now that you have the motivation and have read about "skills" to talk and sell to people, why not develop skills in other areas of business development. There is a lot more to running a business than having the "right mindset." I just don't see the value in reading a dozen motivational books.

That is exactly how I feel. Infact I hate motivational books because they are like reading a suspense book that is only suspense no revelation. So when i decide to start a new business maybe I would read a book about how to run this specific business, and then a book on how to manage/hire employees. But, jimbo telling me he ate ramen for two years and got lucky doesnt help me run my business.