Comments on: The Best Books For Entrepreneurs

By: College Town Menus (CTM)

College Town Menus (CTM) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:46:30 +0000

I agree, Rich Dad Poor Dad is a great book. I always thought my dad was a little more logical with money than others, but during this recession, I’ve seen him act more emotional with it and see how he is by far the “Poor Dad” in this example. Whenever I talk about the love of entrepreneurship, he always talks it down saying that there is no stability in it and it’s better to work for a large company. This company has certainly helped me differentiate some of his lectures from my gut feeling.

Another great book is You Call the Shots by Cameron Johnson. I met Cameron at an entrepreneurial event a bit ago, read his book and loved it! He has some great stories how he started 12 successful companies before he was 21 and dropped out of school to follow his dreams.

I also added your book Brian!

By: Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:18:10 +0000

Thanks and welcome Jonny!

By: JONNY | thelifething.com

JONNY | thelifething.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:48:20 +0000

Hi, found your website through one of your guest posts. Looks interesting so I have subscribed.

By: Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:03:28 +0000

Interesting, hadn’t heard of that one. Thanks Gordie!

By: Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:02:44 +0000

Thanks Simona, I agree Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Cashflow Quadrant were both great. I added them to the list. Even though he focuses on real estate there is a lot of overlap. Thanks!

By: Gordie | LifestyleDesign4U.com

Gordie | LifestyleDesign4U.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:10:58 +0000

I reckon, “The Answer” by John Assaraf and Murray Smith is bloody brilliant for entrepreneurs. It has theory and practical instruction. It was an eye-opener for me about how the human brain works and has inspired several blog posts on my blog about goal-setting, planning and vision boards to date.

I second those books the Simona Rich said. In the Rich Dad series, the one with probably the most solid content is “Guide to Investing”. Once I’ve built my business I will want to start creating passive income. That is the book to help me do it.

By: Simona Rich

Simona Rich — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:13:54 +0000

By far the best book I read about business is Rich Dad Poor Dad by R. Kiyosaki. It made me realise that masses have no idea how to manage and make money. That’s the book that inspired me to become self employed. I read almost all other books by this author too, and the other great book of the series is Cashflow Quadrant.

I read The E-Myth Revisited but it failed to do any good for my business. I got lost in all the plans and systems and decided to just focus on areas that would bring me most profit instead of analyzing everything and filling in forms.

GTD was a good book because it taught me how to reduce stress by getting the to do lists out of my head and onto the paper.

I have also benefited from many marketing books. Marketing, in my opinion, is the most necessary component of any business. Dan Kennedy is the person who is hugely responsible for my ability to become self-employed.

More on the spiritual side, I took Bob Proctor’s courses and read some of his books. He taught me the importance of paying yourself first, tithing and thinking positively. This hugely influenced who I am today and what I do.

I cannot forget to mention the “Think And Grow Rich” book, but this is also more on the methaphysical side so some people will not believe that this book can make anyone financially free.

So here’s my take on the business books. I will be probably the only one leaving a comment here since Brian asked to leave it on his other website, but hey:)