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Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my awesome list to the world.

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Forward Note: Every book on this list has inspired me to become better today that I am tomorrow. Ever since I became an entrepreneur I have been reading business books and learning fromentrepreneurs who have been there. I hope you find this list as inspiring as I did.

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- Contents-

An Entreprenuer’s Book Guide IOI

My Workbook

Notes

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ENTREPRENUER SERIESAN ENTREPRENUER’S BOOK GUIDE IOI

The must have books to get you rolling and pushing ahead in work, life and business.

1. The Minimalist Budget: A Practical Guide On How To Save Money, Spend Less And LiveMore With A Minimalist Lifesty by Simeon Lindstrom (Kindle) Interesting read and one toadd to the collection as it teaches to save money, spend wisely and live a little harmoniously ingeneral.

2. Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School?: 99 Personal Money Management Principlesto Live By by Cary Siegel Gift for both College and High School grads! Why do high schoolsand colleges require students to take courses in English, math and science, yet haveabsolutely no requirements for students to learn about personal money management? WhyDidn't They Teach Me This in School?

3. How To Stop Worrying and Start Living - What Other People Think Of Me Is None Of MyBusiness by Simeon Lindstrom (Kindle)

4. The 21 Day Minimalist Challenge: learn how to get our life decluttered, simplified andorganized in just 21 days by 21 Day Challenge (Kindle)

5. How to Manage Your Money When You Don't Have Any by Mr Erik Wecks (Kindle) 6. The Brain Fog Fix: Reclaim Your Focus, Memory, and Joy in Just 3 Weeks By Mike Dow

People are thinking and feeling worse than ever. Why? Because our brains are not getting thesupport they need to produce the essential brain chemicals that keep us energized, calm,focused, and inspired. In fact, if you look at the way that most of us live, it’s almost as thoughwe had chosen a lifestyle deliberately intended to undermine our brain chemistry. Fortunately,there is a solution.

7. Ask and it is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther Hicks I swear by thisbook. Oh, my poor is worn from flicking pages, doodling and marking. One to definitely add tothe bookshelf and read.

8. Perfecting Your Pitch by Ronald M. Shapiro do not miss this one!9. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne this book started my Personal Development journey and still re-

read it.10.The Secret: Gratitude Book completed with The Secret Book. No other way to live then to be

grateful.

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11. The Art of Happiness Handbook by Dalai Lama XIV worth reading because most of us coulduse a happy smile in our lives.

12.Running with the Mediation by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche A unique fitness program froma highly respected spiritual leader that blends physical and spiritual practice for everyone -regardless of age, spiritual background, or ability - to great benefits for both body and soul. Asa Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditationcenters), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well-being.He's been trained in horsemanship and martial arts but has a special love for running. Here heincorporates his spiritual practice with running, presenting basic meditation instruction andfundamental principles he has developed. Even though both activities can be complicated, thelessons here are simple and designed to show how the melding of internal practice withphysical movement can be used by anyone - regardless of age, spiritual background, or ability- to benefit body and soul.

13. Getting things done by David Allen great book if you procrastinate like me. 14.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie This book can change your life!

And it will!15.Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie

TOMs CEO Blake Mycoskie will helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the importance of making a difference in the world when it comes to building businesses and products.

16.Customer Acquisition Strategies for Entrepreneurs by Gregory Ciotti for Help Scout17.Ultimate Growth Hackers Resource List by the team at AutosendThe team at Autosend

teaches readers everything they will ever want or need to know about growth hacking.18.Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Techniques: The Complete List by Brian Dean for

Backlinko Brian Dean educates on the in’s and out’s of CRO by providing helpful examples,definitions and links to additional resources.

19.60 Must-Read Marketing, Business & Social Media Blogs for 2015 by Brian Honigman forHonigman Media Brian Honigman helps business owners prepare for the New Year bysending you to the top blogs that you should be reading for marketing, business and social-media strategy.

20.The Complete Guide to Understanding Consumer Psychology by Neil Patel for QuickSprout

21.How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie This book is guaranteed tochange your life forever. Not only will it teach you all the do’s and don’ts of the social life, but itwill also teach you how to be a better entrepreneur. We all know that the digital age has madeit harder to be influential outside of the Internet, which is just as important as web influence, butDale Carnegie breaks down all the steps you need to take in order to make friends witheveryone you meet. It teaches you the etiquette of how to overcome competition or how to winover people who are close-minded or simply not interested in your pitch. Every youngentrepreneur needs to read this book at least once a year, it’s a business classic!

22.Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in YourLife by Spencer Johnson With only 96 pages of wisdom, this book is an easy weekend read.Featuring four mice – Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw – the story goes over the four differentpersonalities and how they can affect one’s business. This book will enlighten all youngbusinesspeople on themselves and the choices they make in life. It will teach you how tobecome flexible with your decisions in order to move forward confidently towards your dreamsand goals. At the end of the book, it’s recommended to draw a map and position yourselfbetween the four mice, at the personality type that best fits your own. If you are within a typethat will most likely keep you from succeeding in business, do something.

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23.Rich Woman by Kim Kiyosaki All women unite! Again, young entrepreneurs don’t have thefinancial education that most older entrepreneurs tend to have, which is why reading books onfinancials education is key to succeeding! Kim Kiyosaki takes on the challenge to informwomen everywhere about the power of money and how they can get a piece of that too. Sheempowers women to learn about their finances to make sure that they don’t depend on men forthe rest of their lives. She teaches women from all ages on how to create a budget, invest inreal estate, stocks or businesses, and how to use the financial knowledge you have – the onethey don’t teach you in school – to become wealthy and independent.

24.Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman goes over the two systemsfound in our mind, that can make or break our ability to move forward and succeed in life, in hisbook THINKING, FAST AND SLOW. He talks about the fast and emotional system, and theslow, more logical system that makes up our whole mind. He breaks down the various effectsof each system on our success, mentality, confidence, and teachability index. Youngentrepreneurs where raised in a fast environment, this book is a must-read for everyone whowants to get to the top of the tower without actually killing the dragon.

25.The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform YourCareer by Reid Hoffman It’s time to get inside the mind of LinkedIn’s co-founder andchairman, Reid Hoffman, and learn more about the keys to managing your career as if youwere already an entrepreneur. It’s possible that you are still working a part-time job while you’regrowing your business and it might be hard to stay focused on your entrepreneurial life whileyou still have to answer to a boss, but Reid Hoffman is here to help. In his book, he teachesyou how to put yourself in the entrepreneurial mindset even if you’re still working for someoneelse. This will help you think like an entrepreneur at all times, which will motivate you tocontinue on your venture no matter what. At the same time, you will know what to look for inemployees when your business becomes big enough to employ people. Win-Win.

26.The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Who hasn’t heard of Timothy Ferriss? His namehas been everywhere since he launched in his book, THE 4-HOUR WORKWEEK. Nowadays,everyone is looking for that easy fix, and becoming an entrepreneur is all about enjoying thewonders of life without having to work 40 hours a week. Timothy knows that and therefore putsyou in the right mindset to start building a business that will allow you to work not 20, not 10,but 4 hours a week and still build a fortune.

27.The $100 Startup by Chris Gillebeau This is a very interesting book for anyone who feelsunmotivated because they lack funds. You might be just out of College, or STILL in school andfeeling unmotivated because of your lack of funds, but Chris turns the tables around and givesyou the upper hand. In his book, he talks about 50 of the most amazing success stories ofentrepreneurs who are making more than $50,000 and who started with only a few bucks intheir bank accounts. This is the perfect book to motivate you to move forward without focusingon the money or the HOW. Get the idea, have the passion, and the rest will follow.

28.Click Millionaires by Scott Fox The Internet is taking over the world with more e-commercebusinesses opening than ever before. Scott Fox focuses his words on how to combineoutsourcing and automated online marketing to build monthly cash-flow online. He thoroughlyteaches you how to build an online business by going over all the tools that are available toyou. It’s the perfect book to learn more about online business and how to utilize the softwarethat’s been available to you since you were a baby.

29.The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber There are many misconceptions out there aboutstarting your business and being a successful entrepreneur, and it’s only natural to become alittle confused as the contradicting information is thrown at you from all directions. Michael E.

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Gerber breaks down each myth and walks you through the real life steps of having a businessand becoming successful as an entrepreneur in today’s era. He wants to make sure that youknow the difference between working on your business and working in your business.

30.Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk Gary takes a very motivating and persuasive voice in hisbook CRUSH IT! by motivating you to move on your passions. In his book, he goes other themany reasons why you should stop sitting on your couch dreaming about the day you will getpaid to do what you love. He wants you to get out of your comfort zone and create a happy andpassionate life for yourself. If you need that little extra nudge to move on your passion andcreate a business, this is your go-to book!

31.Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston We all hear the success stories after theyhappened: how millionaire XYZ started their business with only $1,000 in their bank accounts.But how did they grow their business from that starting point? How did they becomemillionaires? What was their journey? How did they feel while they were battling through theobstacles? Jessica Livingston goes over all those questions in her book FOUNDERS ATWORK by interviewing some of the biggest entrepreneurs in the world and asking all the rightquestions. How did Steve Wozniak from Apple grow his business? Where did Sabeer Bhatiaget the strength to move past obstacles? All these questions will be answered only if you readthe book!

32.The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Gillebeau Ah, conformity. Most people tend to failbecause of conformity; they want to follow what everyone else is doing just to not feel rejected.This book is perfect for all young entrepreneurs looking to break away from the crowd and faceentrepreneurship head first. It’s time to stop believing the assumptions we were told about lifeand start living life differently. In his book, Chris Gillebeau talks about how to live the life youwant, following the rules you create, and the goals you set for yourself. This is a great andinspiring book for the young entrepreneur struggling with their ability to break away from theirtoxic entourage and making a run for it towards what they want most in life – entrepreneurship.

33.The Lean Startup by Eric Ries The games have changed; building a business is no longerabout updating the business plan every other week according to Eric Ries. In his book, he goesover the various techniques an entrepreneur can use in order to create a business that will goagainst the odds and succeed. He takes on a more scientific and intuitive approach as to howto be a successful entrepreneur with a lasting business under your arm.

34.The Entrepreneur Mind by Kevin D. Johnson Everything starts in the mind. If you havenegative thoughts all day, it’s pretty certain that your day will not end on a good note. Kevin D.Johnson knows that and wants to help entrepreneurs around the world to change their mindsetin order to be successful. In his book, THE ENTREPRENEUR MIND, Kevin D. Johnson talksabout the different ways to change your way of thinking in order to start a business, make itgrow, and make it last. By the end of the book, he makes sure you know when to keep goingand when it’s time to let go and start again. Being an entrepreneur means being able to getback up, and this book will teach you how to get back up without too many scars.

35.Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder Great for the visual entrepreneur.We’re all used to looking at pictures more than we are reading books, which is why AlexanderOsterwalder wants to teach you the right way, according to him, to create a business plan andact on it. With pictures, graphs and timelines, this book is a must-have for every visionaryyoung entrepreneur. If you need calendars, post-its and picture reminders in order to dosomething, this is for you. Build a successful business plan, and you’ll build a successfulbusiness. Back to the basics.

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36.Rework by Jason Fried, David Hansson Compared to Alexander Osterwalder, David Hansonand Jason Fried want to approach the other type of entrepreneurs – the ones who want fastresults and don’t really care or have the time to go through all the basic steps. The two authorsteam up together to crunch down the basics and create a whole new system that will make youact upon your dreams and goals faster. The book will motivate you to get up on your feet andmove forward without planning the steps on a piece of paper before. This is for the go-getterswho prefer to learn by doing!

37.The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz There are many things that schooldoesn’t teach us, and Ben Horowitz wants those things to be out in the open for entrepreneurs.His book, THE HARD THING ABOUT HARD THINGS, gives advice on how to build and run astartup in the real world. He will give you advice on things that school just doesn’t seem to goover, like how to analyze problems and find solutions, or how difficult running a businessactually is. He puts you in the CEO mentality by sharing his entrepreneurial story of how heovercame the competition and cultivated success. It’s a great read for young entrepreneurslooking for a mentor to guide them through their journey. This book isn’t censored – it’s the realtruth about being an entrepreneur!

38.My Philosophy for Successful Living by Jim Rohn has inspired many with his words overthe years, and his book MY PHILOSOPHY FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING, is no exception.This book will teach you the principles and values behind being successful in life. According toJim Rohn, living a successful life isn’t about being selfish, it’s about bringing value to people.It’s about being kind to others and letting the good karma come back to you. Of course, hepushes you to work hard towards your goals as well, but he also goes over what a successfulattitude should look like. No one wants to associate with someone who brings them down. Withonly 64 pages, it’s a great read to remind yourself to be good to the people around you and bethankful for everything in your life.

39.Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of TrueInspiration by Ed Catmull This book is a must read for any business leader, not just theentrepreneur. It is filled with valuable insights about what creates, drives and sustains aninnovative culture and compels a company to attempt what no other company has done.Remarkable lessons that only a CEO would know.

40.True North by Bill George and Peter Sims This is a great book to discover your personalleadership vision, values and motivations. The authors surveyed 125 men and women on whatthey believe makes them authentic leaders, and the answers may surprise you. Also of note isthe personal leadership development portfolio handbook that accompanies the book, which is apersonal guide to help you develop your authentic leadership.

41.Zero to One: Notes Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel sums up theconcept of Theil’s book: “Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the worldfrom 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. But when you do something new, you go from 0to 1.”

42.ThinkerToys by Michael Michalko The ability to create is just that -- a developable ability --that can be learned and improved upon much like any other competency, and the author doesjust that in this creativity “bible.” After all, creativity and opportunity are what emboldenswannabe startup founders to take the plunge into the world of debt known as entrepreneurship.ThinkerToys, and its companion Thinkpad: A Brainstorming Card Deck, offers 33 differentexercises and 56 cards that will spark your creativity and inspire the innovation monster within.

43.Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by LauraHillenbrand There’s a reason why this book is number one on Amazon and a Hollywood

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motion picture. While entrepreneurism isn’t quite the theme of this book, the lessons ofpersonal sacrifice, survival and resiliency are. After reading this book your perspective onfounding a startup may change because if the main character, Louie Zamperini, overcame thechallenges and catastrophes he faced, then so can you.

44.Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven KotlerWhile this book is completely visionary, it raises questions and concerns about currentindustrial and societal trends and where they will lead in the future. From a startup perspective,the global challenges the authors envision also serve as business opportunities. Of note, theauthors have a second book entitled Bold coming out in February 2015 that will “teach today’sentrepreneurs the tools, technologies and mindsets they will need to make ‘it’ happen.”

45."The Virgin Way: Everything I Know About Leadership" by Richard Branson As thefounder and chairman of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson is currently estimated to be worth$5 billion. That’s why the latest book from this eccentric entrepreneur and adventurer is a mustread. Branson shares his unorthodox leadership techniques that have made him one of themost successful entrepreneurs of the last forty years.

46.“The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the DigitalRevolution” by Walter Isaacson Author Walter Isaacson follows-up his incredible Steve Jobsbiography with a chronicle of some of the most disruptive minds in the technology industry. Itbegins with computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, the daughter of Lord Byron, who developedcomputer programming back in the 1840s. It also explores the minds of everyone from RobertNoyce to Sergey Brin and Larry Page.

47.“How Google Works” by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg Were you ever curiousabout how Google’s business model worked? If so, check out this informative book fromGoogle executive chairman and ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former SVP of Products JonathanRosenberg. It illustrates how you can make a business successfully by fostering a creativeenvironment.

48."The Shifts and the Shocks: What We've Learned — and Have Still to Learn — from theFinancial Crisis" by Martin Wolf Martin Wolf, The chief economic commentator for theFinancial Times, explores the origins of the recent financial crisis, analyzes why we may still bein trouble and examines how the global economy has since changed.

49.“How We Got to Now: Six Inventions That Made the Modern World” by Steven JohnsonThis fascinating book takes a look at how innovation has changed our world. Perhaps mostintriguing is how Johnson can relate seemingly unrelated inventions - such as the invention ofair conditioning - to the largest migration of humans in history.

50.“The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest BusinessProblems” by Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel B. Rasmussen Christian Madsbjerg andMikkel B. Rasmussen explain how human behavior has led to ineffective problem-solvingmethods. By using the social sciences, the authors introduce a new methodology knownas SENSEMAKING.

51.“The Power of Habit:Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles DuhiggThis best-selling book from NEW YORK TIMES investigative reporter Charles Duhigg takes alook at how identifying patterns in our daily life can help us become successful. Duhigg statesonce we are aware of these habits, we can become able to change them and become moresuccessful.

52."A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas" byWarren Berger This thought-provoking book examines how successful individuals are alsoexpert questioners. By asking questions, we are able to solve problems and develop innovativeideas.

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53."Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success" by Shane SnowSerial entrepreneur and journalist Shane Snow explains how successful individuals use "lateralthinking" to think outside of the box and grow their brands and companies faster than thenormal rate.

54."Outliers: The Story of Success" by Malcolm Gladwell Best-selling author MalcolmGladwell suggests we should stop paying attention to what successful people are, and paymore attention to where they came from. By examining everyone from Mozart to Bill Gates,Gladwell argues that successful people aren’t lucky, they “rise on a tide of advantages”.

55."Crazy Is a Compliment: The Power of Zigging When Everyone Else Zags" by LindaRottenberg Between research, inspiring research and the personal experience of author LindaRotenberg details how all businesses should embrace the mentality of an entrepreneur -meaning that they take calculated risks, being flexible and unique.

56.“This Changes Everything” by Naomi Klein This powerful and profound book examineshow we need to make changes to the current economic situation in order to save the planet.

57.“The Motivation Manifesto” by Brendon Burchard What makes this such an inspiring readis that Burchard doesn’t just provide tactics that will make you successful. Instead, he exploresthe inner psychology of humans and discusses how doubt and fear hold us back and how youcan break free to live the life you want.

58.“Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less” by Robert Suttonand Huggy Rao By using case studies and examples of industry leaders, Sutton and Raoexplain how you can create a successful business by looking at every aspect of your companyor startup.

59."Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life andBusiness" by Gene Simmons Gene Simmons is more than the bass player from KISS. He’san extremely successful businessman that delivers honest, and actually words of wisdom, forentrepreneurs and anyone aspiring to launch a business empire.

60.“Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t” by Simon SinekSinek, author of the best-selling book START WITH WHY, details how biology makes us feelsecure in groups. When leaders create an environment built on trust, cooperation, and security,employees will actually love going to work.

61.Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty: The Only Networking Book You'll Ever Need byHarvey Mackay Mackay teaches how to network strategically without being disingenuous. Hedelivers a solid mix of advice and action to help build an effective network that returns on yourtime investment. The tone gets a little "rah-rah" at times, but this is a master networking classthat goes far beyond business cards and LinkedIn invitations. And the list of 16 contactseveryone should know is just plain smart.

62.The Wall Street MBA: Your Personal Crash Course in Corporate Finance by ReubenAdvaniNo MBA? No problem. The Wall Street MBA takes the role of mentor, coaching on thebasics of corporate accounting and financial statements. While it could have easily veered intothe mind-numbingly dry, the book has an engaging tone and is full of anecdotes that make it anaccessible read on finance basics for growing companies, including accounting standards,operational and capital cost analysis and valuation strengths and weaknesses.

63.The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas FriedmanThe Pulitzer Prize winner and former New York Times foreign affairs columnist has updated hisbestselling The World Is Flat, sketching out the fast-paced changes of the 21st century in aglobal economy. From values and technology to economics and shifting socioeconomicprofiles, Friedman chronicles the changing world and the factors contributing to these shifts.

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Even local businesses need to understand the opportunities and threats of a global economy,and this book is an excellent primer.

64.The Godfather by Mario Puzo Leaving aside the murder and mayhem, this blockbuster 1969novel holds its share of leadership profiles. Issues like managing multiple businesses, dealingwith problem employees and fighting off cutthroat competitors (often, quite literally) will feelfamiliar to every business leader--even if Victor and Michael aren't exactly perfect role models.

65.Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success is the one taking upspace on my reading table and in my head. In it, authors David Feldman and Lee DanielKravetz examine how some people not only bounce back from severe trauma, but actually usethat experience as a springboard to “jump forward.”

66.Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words which, although written bybusiness consultant Kevin Hall, with a forward by Stephen R. Covey, is not a book aboutbusiness; and

67.Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, by Natalie Goldberg, now in itssecond edition. Both of these books, in different ways, pull me back to a pattern of eloquence,honesty and articulateness that I can ill afford to forget.

68.The Mysterious Flame: Conscious Minds in a Material World, by Colin McGinn. More thanany other of the 100 or so books I’ve read about the function of the mind, this one just keepschallenging me to rethink my thinking.

69.The Mozart Effect: Tapping the Power of Music to Heal the Body, Strengthen the Mind,and Unlock the Creative Spirit, by Don Campbell. After reading the science and the stories,you’ll never experience music the same way again.

70.F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote that, "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold twoopposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." If that is true, myFacebook time line is a pretty good test of my intelligence. But the title in this category that hasspent considerable time on my list of books to study is The Universe in a Single Atom: TheConvergence of Science and Spirituality by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

71.The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Malcolm Gladwell attempts to uncover the“mysterious sociological behaviors” that shape everyday life. Gladwell explains a tipping pointas “the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point,” and says “ideas and productsand messages and behaviors spread like viruses do.”

72.The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen “First published in 1997, Christensen'sbook suggests that successful companies can put too much emphasis on customers' currentneeds, and fail to adopt new technology or business models that will meet their customers'unstated or future needs. He argues that such companies will eventually fall behind.Christensen calls the anticipation of future needs 'disruptive innovation,' and gives examplesinvolving the personal computer industry, milkshakes, and steel minimills.”

73.Crossing the Chasm by Geoffery A. Moore Immediately after reading this book I thought Iunderstood everything about building a company. This book teaches you why you may havehad early “traction,” but how and why that traction does not guarantee mass market success.He does this by breaking down early adoption cycles, and shows the difference in your productlifecycle.

74.Launch! by Scott Duffy Go figure! Check this one out yourself. 75.Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas From the Computer Age by Paul Graham He takes us on a

journey of what he calls "an intellectual Wild West,” where anyone with an idea can take a shot.76.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey This book is the top 7 books, I

own in physical form on my shelf and there is not a day, that I admire it. And, I begin towonder… Ultimately I start reading again, again and again.

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77.The 50th Law by Robert Greene and 50 Cent Robert Greene is the man behind the 33Strategies of War, The 48 Laws of Power and other classics. Teaming up with 50 Cent,they have written the manuscript for business and life success, which can be summed up asone mantra: “Fear nothing.” The book walks us through real life examples of 50 Cent’s life, andhow he overcame personal and business adversity. It provides a message of hope andencouragement.

78.The One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen A practical inspiring lesson in creatingtrue wealth whether you aspire to become a millionaire or simply beat credit-card debt andhave enough money to live on without worrying.

79.Business Stripped Bare by Richard Branson Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur Down toearth, realistic with a unique voice that strips the BS off and gives you the goods.

80.Screw it, Let’s do it. Lessons in life by Richard Branson Have faith in yourself. Believe thatanything can be done. Live life to the full. Never give up.

81.The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Great book! A must read even if for just leisure. 82.Wisdom from the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Be impeccable with your word;

Don't take anything personally; Don't make assumptions; and Always do your best. 83.Your First 100 Days : How to Make Maximum Impact in Your New Leadership Role by

Niamh O'Keeffe This book will coach you through the real-time challenge of the first 100 daysin a new role, providing an all-in-one solution through a combination of structured planning,commercial insight and leadership coaching, all in a deliberately concise 100 minute speed-read. The first 100 days in a job are a pressurised moment of need, this book addresses boththe practical and emotional challenges faced by leaders, offering realistic guidance, thoughtfulinsights, and useful advice in bite-sized portions, which are easily understood and immediatelyimplementable.

84.The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason This is the book that reveals the secret topersonal wealth. The Success Secrets of the Ancients An Assured Road to Happiness andProsperity Countless readers have been helped by the famous Babylonian parables, hailed asthe greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personalwealth.

85.Lean In : Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg Ask most womenwhether they have the right to equality at work and the answer will be a resounding yes, butask the same women whether they'd feel confident asking for a raise, a promotion, or equalpay, and some reticence creeps in. The statistics, although an improvement on previousdecades, are certainly not in women's favour - of 197 heads of state, only twenty-two arewomen. Women hold just 20 percent of seats in parliaments globally, and in the world of bigbusiness, a meagre eighteen of the "Fortune" 500 CEOs are women. In "Lean In", SherylSandberg.

86.The Power of Habit : Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change by Charles DuhiggCharles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habitsexist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vastamounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole newunderstanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. Along the way we learnwhy some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while othersseem to remake themselves overnight.

87.The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up : The Japanese Art of Decluttering andOrganizing by Marie Kondo, Translated by Cathy Hirano Always inspired to Zen my spaceand find the harmony in creativity, productivity and tranquility. If you are like me, then this bookis for you.

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88. Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins Tony is someone who look to when it comes tobreaking through blockages and to revisit why I do what I do.

89. The Glitter Plan: How We Started Juicy Couture for $200 and Turned It into a GlobalBrand by Pamela Skaist-Levy I thought the book was inspirational, entertaining - and I'veeven reviewed it on my own blog (I bought my own copy of the book and was not asked for areview), recommending it to Duran Duran fans alike. I think just about anyone can gleansomething from this story, whether you've got a great partner-in-crime; an obsession, or evenwhat you think might be a pie-in-the-sky business idea. I love the "can-do" attitude, and it wasa quick and easy read besides. The tips at the end of each chapter were really good too - theywere like a snapshot of what you'd just read. Well done!

90.People Over Profit: Break the System, Live with Purpose, Be More Successful by DalePartridge Serial entrepreneur and business visionary Dale Partridge reveals seven core beliefsthat create success by putting people first. Every day major headlines tell the story of a newand better American marketplace. Established corporations have begun reevaluating thequality of their products, the ethics of their supply chain, and how they can give back bydonating a portion of their profit to meaningful causes. Meanwhile, millions of entrepreneurswho want a more responsible and compassionate marketplace have launched a new breed ofsocially focused business models.

91. How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John CMaxwel Gather successful people from all walks of life-what would they have in common? Theway they think! Now you can think as they do and revolutionize your work and life!

92.Emergence: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change by Derek Rydall Personal developmenthas been an enormously popular topic, from Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends andInfluence People to Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project, from Tony Robbins to DeepakChopra. But it's not working anymore. Many of us struggle with the same, on-going battles dayin and day out. We attract a new mate but have the same old fights. We increase our paycheck but end up broke. We fight for our health only to slip back into the same, old habits. Andthe harder we try to change, the more difficult it becomes. Emergence is not the end of the oldyou, it is the beginning of the real you.

93. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and EmbraceWho You Are by Brene Brown In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert onshame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness. Each day we face a barrage ofimages and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be.We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longerfeel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, "What if Ican't keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn't everyone else working harder and living up tomy expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself?"

94.The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Much more than simple principles and platitudes, thebook takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self andreach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light.

95. Rising Strong by Brene Brown When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own ourstories, we get to write the ending. Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a globalconversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovereda profound truth: Vulnerability—the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee ofoutcome—is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life isnot always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. It is the rise from falling thatBrown takes as her subject in Rising Strong.

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96.Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love,Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown One of my all-time desk loving book favorite. A must read.

97. Big Magic, Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert This book helped me over-come many fears I had about life, business and self.

98. The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr I usually don’t read memoirs, bio books but this one reallystood out for me.

99. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering andOrganizing By Marie Kondo Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to awhole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you’llnever have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach,which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with itsrevolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo’sclients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list).

100. GET YOURSELF A JOURNAL FOR IDEAS & INSPIRATIONS from eBay, Amazon and Etsy101. GET YOURSELF A JOURNAL FOR BUSINESS & LIFE GOALS from eBay, Amazon and Etsy

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MY WORKBOOK

YOUR NAME:

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BEGIN YOUR ENTREPRENUER GOALS BY TURNING IMPOSSIBLE TO: I’M POSSIBLE!

Attitude is Everything. When I speak publicly, I often ask how many people believe in the power of writtengoals. Every hand shoots up. Yet when I ask how many of them have written goals for THIS YEAR, veryfew hands go up.

This always surprises me, given the fact most people know intuitively (and research has proved) that thosewho write their goals down accomplish SIGNIFICANTLY more than those who do not write their goals.

Some of this, I suppose, is just inertia. But from years as a corporate executive and now as a mentor,coach, and occasional consultant, I know that most people have just never been taught HOW to writeeffective goals.

With that in mind, I wanted to offer a basic goal-setting primer. You can find plenty of advice online, but Ibelieve S.M.A.R.T goal setting helps with making goals easier especially if you’ve never written goalsbefore:

What are your S.M.A.R.T goals?

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Specific. What will the goal(s) accomplish? How and why will you accomplish them?

Measurable. What will the goal(s) accomplish? How and why will you accomplish them?

Attainable. Is it possible? Have others done it successfully? Do you have the necessaryknowledge, skills, abilities, and resources to accomplish the goal? Will meeting the goalchallenge you without defeating you?

Results-Focus. What is the reason, purpose, or benefit of accomplishing the goal? Whatis the result (not activities leading up to the result) of the goal?

Time-bound. What is the established completion date and does that completion date create a practical sense of urgency?

REVISED GOAL(S):

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NOTES

What is important to me? And how will making changes in my life impact me and others?

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