What books to read?

[andrewmeredith]

For the social entrepreneur, the Key Text is without a doubt Banker to the Poor by Dr. Yunus (he coined the term social entrepreneurship)

For entrepreneurship in general:

Entrepreneurial Imperative
Atlas Shrugged (inspires greatness)
Our Mutual Friend (satire on wealth, good balance to Atlas Shrugged)
4-Hour WorkWeek

[bronsond]

I really enjoyed Screw It Let's Do It by Richard Branson. He gives some good advice in it.... And it is not a long read.

[jonathanfigaro]

ABSOLUTELY
try these:

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" &
"The Perfect Business"
both by Robert Kyosaki

Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill

The next Millionaires
by Paul Zane Pfilzer

The Secret
by Rhonda Byrne

The servant leader
by?

The reichest man that ever lived
by ?

The Bible
by Jesus

LOL....i like that last one. Well can you tell me , what you thought about the secret? is the book better or the movie?

[pacificfame]

Everyone here needs to read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

[peoplestring]

I think

Pushing Up People ( Art Williams)

great book applies to all businesses these concepts have made me millions

[MBAGirl]

New Venture Development by Jeffrey Timmons (great overview for getting started.

[andrewhawkins13]

I can't believe this has not been mentioned. Everyone should read Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. This book is life changing and has influenced me greatly.

I also like The World Is Flat and The Black Swan.

[KatrinaManning]

I like Blueprint To a Billion.

[LTDdarling]

Here is my personal list and I believe that every one can learn from them

Life is Tremendous - Charlie "Tremendous" Jones
Success! The Glen Bland Method - Glen Bland
How I raised myself from failur to success through selling - Frank Bettger
Master Key to Riches - Napoleon Hil

Im in the proccess of developing my own top 12 book list. Books that I will read all the time.

[spacebrown]

The most invaluble book for me to read about entrepreneurship was titled Bootstrap business! These are a couple of down to Earth guys here. Great read!

[Fishman33]

I will need to check out many of the books you guys are recommending.

[EntrepreneurCoach]

Hi, I know you are looking for books, but one tip that may help... is to take notes from your books. Make a word file for your books, get down just 5 to 10 nuggets from each book..bullet point them, with some brief notes, and then think about the actions you need to take...reading all the books in the world won't hurt you, , but if you don't write down key info, and then actually action/test the concepts, most of the info is lost....

[julie01]

Start Your Own Business - Rieva Lesonsky
Business Plans That Win $$$ - Stanley R. Rich and David E. Gumpert
What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business - Jan Norman
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[Kevin Asuncion]

I think as an entrepreneur I'd suggest Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath.

In terms of social entrepreneurship here are some books that have changed my perspective:
1.) Banker to the Poor By Muhammad Yunus
2.) The End of Poverty by Jeff Sachs
3.) Commonwealth by Jeff Sachs
4.) Blue Sweater By Jacqueline Novogratz
5.) Enterprising Non Profits -by J Gregory Dees
6.) Forces for Good by Leslie Crutchfield

Last two being more how to's.

Enjoy!

[Kevin Asuncion]

oh and one more

Stir it Up by Greg Hirshberg

pretty much his story on how he built stonyfield farms