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The Four Hour Work Week, Timothy Ferriss

The Four Hour Work Week is one of the original Unconventional business books.
And, it graces the shelves of many successful people who take an alternate view on
business.

Learn to maximise your time and approach your lifestyle from a new angle.

2. The Art Of Non-Conformity, Chris Guillebeau

Another in the series of Unconventional reading books. This focuses less on


business but in goal setting and creating a vision of yourself that you can work
towards.

Its a book of lifestyle design, different views and interesting ideas.


3. 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey

The go-to book in the world of successful people. This book outlines the common
habits between successful people and how to adapt them to your world.

An effective book to have in your bookcase, regardless of where you are in your
life.

4. An Astronauts Guide To Life On Earth, Chris Hadfield

Canadas most successful astronaut outlines the lessons he learned from (going
blind) in space. It covers everything from fears, through to effective strategies
for living.

Its not only nerd-tastic, but also incredibly useful.

5. Mob Rules, Louis Ferrante

Didnt think you could learn anything from the Mafia? Well, think again.

Louis outlines their strategies for business and how you can apply them to your
own, legitimate, business. Without ever having to learn how to bludgeon someone.

6. Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman

This is a book completely about how your mind works, and how to maximise your
brains capacity. Daniel does a great job of outlining all the processes of the
mind, and when your brain is at its most effective.

An essential read for anyone looking to leverage conversation and mindset.

7. Its Not How Good You Are Its How Good You Want To Be,Paul Arden

This book takes a little over 30 minutes to read. Yet, its lessons last a
lifetime.

Paul Arden takes the lessons he learned from a career in advertising and applies
them to life and business. He eloquently lays it all out, in a no-nonsense
approach, cutting right to the core of the problem and providing the best
solution.

8. Who Moved My Cheese?,Kenneth Blanchard, Ph.D. & Spencer Johnson, M.D

Another book thats short on time but long on impact. Spencer Johnsons
masterpiece of mice chasing cheese goes on to outline all the problems in business,
management and getting what you want.

Then, shows you how to fix them.

9. Crucial Conversations, Kerry Patterson

You always talk at you worst, when you need to be at your best.

Kerry outlines how you can change that so you can be at your absolute best, no
matter what the situation.

10. Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi

Networking is of paramount importance to your success, regardless of whether its


professional or personal.

This book outlines how to network your way to success, in a wholesome, effective
way.

11. Purple Cow,Seth Godin

This book asks one pivotal question: What makes you remarkable?

If in a field of cows, one of them was purple, it would certainly catch your
attention. Seth shows you how to do the same with your business, in the only way he
can by going straight to the point.

12. Blink, Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell tells stories in a way no other author can even come close too.
And, Blink is no different.

He teaches you why people make better decision in the blink of an eye, and how
you can do it too.

13. Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion, Robert Cialdini

Want to make people say yes? Then, you need to add this book to your shelves.

Robert Cialdinis time weathered book outlines how to influence people, your way.

14. The Art Of War, Sun Tzu

This ancient military text has been adapted for all aspects of life: love, life
and business to name but a few. And, with good reason its strategies can be
perfectly applied to everything you wan it to.

Purchase the original version instead of a specified version and apply the lessons
to your own life.

15. How To Be A Productivity Ninja, Graham Allcott

Want to make the most of your time? Well, English productivity Guru Graham Allcott
shows you how.

Understand that not everything can be done and how to apply your time evenly and
fairly between the essential tasks.
16. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action, Simon Sinek

Off the back of one the most viewed TED Talks ever, Simon Sinek released a book in
the same name. He outlines the golden circle and teaches you how to be the most
successful leader possible.

17. Permission Marketing, Seth Godin

Successful people understand that their friends are the most likely to buy from
them. So, Seth teaches you how to make friends and turn them into customers.

If youre looking for success in the online, or the offline, world this book is
essential.

18. The Psychology Of Selling, Brian Tracy

If there is something about selling that Brian Tracy doesnt know, Im yet to find
it.

In this book he outlines how to double, even triple, your sales success over time,
and create a lasting strategy that works.

19. Pitch Anything,Oren Klaff

Pitching is probably the hardest part of success to master. Yet, Oren shows you
how to pitch anything, to anybody, at any time.

This is a book you need on your shelves if you want to succeed at business.

20. The 80/20 Principle, Richard Koch

The world is slowly coming to the realization that less is more. And, Richard Koch
uses the Pareto Principle to completely outline this in a real-world context.

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movies to watch :-

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look-at-life/#.en6ym1zb9

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

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