📚 What books have you found most useful as a founder/solopreneur/marketer?

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As a first-time founder I am looking for tips on how to do things right with my projects everywhere I can. Here I would like to discuss books.

📖 I have just read "The mom test" and finishing "The diary of CEO". Found advice there applicable, text was enjoyable and easy to read. Now I am eager to learn more.

📗 Next one on the list "$100M Leads"

📘 What are you reading? 
What would you recommend to read for the first-time founder?
What are the most relevant books for you in the product making journey?

Marina K · Accepted Answer

@duffdevone Interesting suggestion, thank you!

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Building a story brand by Donald Miller.

Najish · Answer

jim collins explores what makes companies transition from good to great,

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Hi Marina! Zero to One by Peter Thiel is a fantastic read for innovative thinking and building unique  products

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one minute manager

murph · Answer

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

overcome resistance and unlock your creative output

Anthony Harris · Answer

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries is a must-read for any founder, especially if you're doing anything tech related. Zero to One by Peter Thiel also has valuable insights on building something new. For marketing, This Is Marketing by Seth Godin and Traction by Gabriel Weinberg are both excellent. I'm also a big fan of the classics like How to Win Friends and Influence People. But honestly, nothing beats talking to customers and iterating based on real feedback. Books can only take you so far!

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Blue Ocean Strategy is great for finding market opportunities

Faijan Ansari · Answer

The Startup Owner's Manual by Steve Blank provides actionable steps and frameworks for launching a startup.

Two Heads · Answer

Interesting books down here! 
Mine; 4 hour work week. I know a lot of you think it's a cliché, but this book really gave me the reason to quit my day job and start freelancing.

Marina K · Answer

@sandeep_kumar_ Finished that one too, loved it :)

Marc-Oliver Gewaltig · Answer

Bill Aulet's "Disciplined Entrepreneurship"
time tested, practical script to start your business, from idea to market fit.

Marina K · Answer

@puja_sharma11 Thank you! Added to the list)

Marina K · Answer

@najish Thank you, added a couple of his books to the list

📚 What books have you found most useful as a founder/solopreneur/marketer?

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