Sometimes you need quick inspiration to adjust your mindset. Here is a list of 5 books that can change and adjust your mindset. You can read it in a day or two because most of the following books are small books – but they all give a very powerful message. All these books are bombs packed in small packages. Some of the concepts from the books may even contradict each other. But it was made with a goal: to look at different aspects of success and then figure out what works best for you.
5 Business Books That Will Change Your Mindset
1. Screw It, Let's Do It
If you feel like you tend to be too careful and often face a difficult time to make quick decisions then this book is suitable for you. The author is Sir Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin Group also known as 'Dr. Yes'. And the 'Yes' philosophy is the content of this book: no matter how big the task is in front of you, then do it. We live in a society where being more careful is perceived as wisdom. This book will teach you that trying to find a reason to do things is a much better way than trying to find an excuse not to do it.
2. The Lazy Way to Success: How to Do Nothing and Accomplish Everything
The title of this book can mislead you and assume this book promotes hype. But no. This book is very inspiring, very revolutionary and definitely worth reading especially if you are a workaholic.
The author is Fred Gratzon, long-haired like a hippie, and explains a certain way to succeed. He actually managed to set up two very successful businesses (an ice cream company and a telecommunications company with over 1100 employees and $400 million in annual sales proceeds). Both, it starts from ground zero, with no money, no business experience but with a different logic.
3. Rhinoceros Success
This book written by Scott Alexander talks about replenishing energy: filling at full speed toward your goal. This book is the opposite of the previously mentioned book The Lazy Way to Success. Read both books and find out what's best for you. This book discusses how to take action and be consistent. According to the author rhinoceros animals are a parable for very energetic businessmen, while cows and sheep are mediocre people who let life just pass. After reading this book, you'll feel like you're a great, thick-skinned rhinoceros filling energy at full speed through all the obstacles on the road to success.
4. The Science of Getting Rich
CAUTION: This is one of those books that can drastically change your life!
This classic book was written over 100 years ago by Wallace D. Wattles but while reading it you think it was written recently - because the idea is so fresh! This is one of those books that you'll read to the end (without a break in eating and drinking) and you'll read it regularly feeling like it's not enough. No wonder this book became the basis of The Secret' famous book. This book will teach you that everything, every success starts with your thoughts and the actions you take. If you change your mind, it will change your destiny. So the question is how to change your mind?
5. The Richest Man in Babylon
This classic was written by George Samuel Clason. If you are struggling financially at the end of each month then this book is right for you. This book will teach you some of the important secrets of every successful entrepreneur as follows:
- Keep spending low even when you're experiencing a boost in the business
- Make money work for you (not the other way around)
- Investing not for yourself, but in your business
Read this book and you will learn many more successful principles.
Read at least one of these books
NOW, TAKE ONE OF THESE BOOKS and be prepared to change your paradigm, expand your mind, so that you will go through obstacles like a rhinoceros, achieve success and yes, happiness!
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