These recommended reads and listens give entrepreneurs four practical places to start.
Entrepreneurs often learn best from books, audiobooks, and magazines. Here are four reads and listens we have covered on SmartBizOpps, with a link to each full write-up. These are recommendations for learning only and do not promise any business result.
Free foundr Magazine Download
foundr is a magazine and website whose tagline is “Even the greatest entrepreneurs had help.” Our write-up covers the free inaugural issue and why it caught our attention. Read the full post on foundr Magazine.
The Compound Effect Audiobook
By Darren Hardy, narrated by the author, this 4 hour 44 minute audiobook is listed under Business and Careers and Management and Leadership. Read our overview of The Compound Effect.
Endless Energy: A Blueprint for Productivity, Focus, and Self-Discipline
By Peter Hollins, book 2 in the Think Smarter, Not Harder series, this 3 hour 25 minute audiobook looks at building the energy to follow through on your plans. Read our overview of Endless Energy.
Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management
By Kam Knight, this 5 hour audiobook covers mind mapping, a visual thinking technique. Read our overview of Mind Mapping.
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Further reading: Penn State University.
Keep reading
If this topic is useful to you, these related guides on SmartBizOpps are a good next step.
- Buying and Selling a Business Opportunity: A Complete Guide
- How to Find a Business for Sale: Where to Look First
- Earnout Agreement: How It Works in a Business Sale
How to use these recommended reads and listens
Pick one item that matches your biggest challenge right now, whether that is habits, energy, memory, or inspiration from other founders. Give it a fair trial for two weeks before moving on to the next.
Take short notes as you go and write down one action you will try after each session. Recommended reads and listens only help when they lead to a change in how you work.
Make learning part of your week
Schedule short sessions on your calendar, such as a listen during your commute or a magazine issue over lunch. For more ideas, see our guides to audiobooks and podcasts for entrepreneurs.
