Top Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

1) The 4-Hour Workweek: This book has inspired many people to become entrepreneurs by showing people how to develop a different mindset around work. But more importantly, it discusses how to create systems to work more efficiently and to get more accomplished with less time.

2) Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling: Master the Art of Persuasion, Influence, and Success: This book by Jordan Belfort breaks down the importance of knowing how to sell either a product or an idea. He thoroughly walks you through the anatomy of a sale and provides a step by step guide on how to take control of the process. A great resource for anyone looking for more ways to improve their skills and develop a better pitch.

3) The Ten-day MBA: The Ten Day MBA is by far the easiest way to save yourself thousands of dollars of debt while still getting the knowledge most prominent MBA programs would have given you for a fraction of the cost.

4) The $100 Startup: The $100 Startup is a great book that should be in the library of every entrepreneur. The book provides a great framework on how to start a business with little cash, but more importantly, it tells you how to effectively bootstrap your business and when to invest more.

5) How to Win Friends & Influence People: How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie is a classic for a reason. Becoming an entrepreneur requires developing a number of different skills, but having the ability to connect with people is essential for success.

6) Crushing IT!: Very few business gurus are as captivating as Gary Vaynerchuk and crushing it is a great example of this. In this bestseller, he gives both tactical and practical advice to help entrepreneurs take their brands to the next level.

7) The Lean Startup: A common misconception about this book is that it will teach you how to start a business for cheap. However, the real value of this book is that it teaches you how to prioritize and avoid wasting resources.

8) The Art of Woo: Using Strategic Persuasion to Sell Your Ideas: This book is a great tool to have when it comes to learning how to communicate with different types of people. This is a great resource when you need to learn how to motivate your team or get buy in on different ideas.

9) Contract Law For Dummies: Now, most people reading this would question why a legal book is even on this list, but hear me out. While most people would say hire a lawyer for your legal work, it doesn't negate the fact that you should still have a solid understanding of contracts. Contracts for dummies will teach you exactly how contracts are made and how to understand what your agreeing to. Contracts come in many different shapes and forms and having a basic understanding will help tremendously when working with your lawyer.

10) Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: Now being an entrepreneur is like signing up to be on an emotional roller coaster because you never really know what is going to happen next. However, one thing that you will need is an undying commitment to your business. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is a great book that teaches you how to be committed and not give up when your entrepreneurial journey takes an unexpected turn.

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