22 Best Business Books of All Time

I have to be honest.

I am the incarnation of a conservative book idiot.

I never read a single book to read 50+ books every year. And it's not just me. Some of the world's largest executives and executives read 4-5 books a month.

So today, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share some Best Business books of all time with you.

To make the list easier to read, I have divided all the books into four categories, so that you can easily find the books you want to read:

1) personal development

2) Psychology

3) leadership

4) Miscellaneous

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Personal development ( Best Business Books of All Time )

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1. The Handicap is the Way - The Ancient Art of Giving Advantage by Ryan Holiday.

The book is based on ancient Greek philosophy, "Stokism." Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor, said about 2,000 years ago: "He who stands in the way becomes the way." The book shows you how some of the world's most successful people faced difficult and almost impossible situations. And why his success was less about his intelligence, his talent or luck, but how he chose to handle stressful situations.

2. Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment of Eckhart Tall.

This is probably a book to read if you want to know how to live more and more in the present and you are present in everything you do. With that said, you should be open to a little more metaphysics in it - spiritual, not religious. It can be a bit "heavy" in some places, but once you get the gist of it, it is an engaging and thoughtful read.

3. The Way of the Seal - Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Success to Mark Divine.

This book was went written by former Navy SEL, Mark Devine. He creates genuine mental toughness. The book has various exercises to help you change techniques in the regular part of your everyday life. Do not let the title scare you. The book is loaded with practical techniques and philosophy that will make you more focused and mentally stronger.

4. Unbeatable Mind - A fake of Mark Devine's receptivity and mental stamina for success at the elite level.

Yes, another book by Mark Devine. The difference between the "unbeatable mind" and the "path of the path" is that U.M. Focuses more on the mental toughness aspect. eliminate negativity, and be deeper and more sensitive to what is happening around you. You want to eliminate emotional blockages Are and become the leader you know you were created for. To be. "

5. The 5-second rule - Live mail Robins, Love, and Speak with Courage surprisingly simple way.

The book gives you an interesting technique that helps you break down the various patterns that prevent you from doing the things you want. The book has great stories, examples, and a ton of solid tools you can use.

Mel Robbins is also a great TEDx talk if you want more content than that.

6. Extreme Ownership - How You Navy Seals Lead and Win by Joko Wink and Leaf Babin.

This book ... This book is nothing amazing! Ever since I bought it last year, I've gone through it 5+ times. Whether you are a CEO, a manager, even if you are a parent, you can use the principles of this book. This is by far my favorite book out of the hundreds of books I've read. 

7. Giant the Giant - How to take immediate control of your mental, emotional, physical and financial destiny by Anthony Robbins

If you haven't heard of Tony Robbins, you're in for a treat. He has personally helped people like Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Nelson Mandela! If Tony Robbins had not been there, I would not have been here. Tony is one of my most influential mentors.

8. 59 Seconds - Little wise man.

Here's something you might not know: The self-help industry uses a lot of "gurus" to study various examples to make their point. But, no matter how interesting they are, most of them never existed. This book holds a critical view of the self-help industry, and instead gives you some very specific ways to get more motivated, enjoy your life, and more.

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Psychology ( Best Business Books of All Time )

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9. The Psychology of Winning- Ten Qualifications for Total Winner by Dennis Wetley

Dennis Waitley studied various qualities (mindset, thought, meditation, etc.). The world's top athletes and business people have compared those who struggle in life. It gives you a clear picture of what you can do to overcome the difficult times that life will inevitably throw at us.

10. Power of Habit - What We Do What We Do in Life and Business, Charles Duhig.

If you have ever struggled with a bad habit and don't know how to get rid of it ... read this book. This is by far the best book on how to take control of your habits. You get to know why we have them, how they have been created, and, more importantly: how you change them.

11. The Checklist Manifesto - How to get things done by Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande, surgeon and New York Times bestselling author, gives you insight on how to use a checklist to streamline all aspects of your life and business.

12. Influence - The Persuasion of Psychology by Robert Caledini

This book is the mastodont of a book. "Influence" is the book that references thousands of other books when it comes to understanding human psychology. There are decades of research into boiling some important theories that will help you understand the science of influence and how you can influence others and yourself.

13. Different Split The Difference: Negotiating If You Your Life Depends On The Chris Chris Voss.

I love this book! If you have ever struggled with conversation, or if you want to take your conversation skills to the next level, then you should read this book. Chris Voss was an international hostage negotiator for the FBI. He has taken his vast experience and boiled it into step-by-step principles that you can use in any conversation today.

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Leadership ( Best Business Books of All Time )

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14. Creating Magic: 1 0 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockrell.

Lee Cockrell shares the leadership principles he found during his time with the Walt Disney World Resort - a multibillion-dollar company. This sentence has greatly influenced this magnificent book: "It is not magic that makes it work; it is the way we work that makes it magic."

15. This is your ship: D. Best damn ship management technique in the Navy by Michael Abrashoff.

Leadership and management are difficult in any business. But management is something else in a rigid, top-down hierarchy like the US Navy. Nevertheless, Abrashoff still managed to take the USS Benfold, the worst performing ship in the Navy, and turn it into "the best damn ship in the Navy". The book is an excellent practical guide that will turn you into a better leader.

16. The Right Way: 10 Leadership Strategies That Influence Real Belief And Anyone To Take Action.

Ah, yes, by far, this list is my most favored book. (Hey, this is my list, there must be some benefits, right?). In the book, you will discover what you need to know to build real trust and influence someone to take action. You'll find ten modules in a hyper-specific, step-by-step program that puts nothing on the most effective leadership principles.

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Diverse ( Best Business Books of All Time )

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17. Anderson Game by Orton Scott Card.

The primary reason I read "Anders Game" is because it is one of Mark Zuckerberg's favorite books. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised by Ander's exciting story and his growth in the military as a child. If you like science fiction books, this is a great read.

18. The Alchemist: a fable by Paulo Coelho about his dream

The title says it all: Alchemist is the story of having the courage to pursue your dreams. The boy, Santiago, is a shepherd who dreams of traveling the world and its treasures. The book has sold over 65 million copies and holds the Guinness World Record for the most translated book by a living author.

19. The Way of the Peaceful Warrior - A Book That Changes Lives in Dan Milman

 The book is based on Dan Millman's actual experiences with his mentor "Socrates". It has great life lessons, stories and philosophies that you can apply directly to your life.

20. One Thing - The Amazingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller.

Most of us are probably familiar with the feeling that we are overwhelmed by the different things that we want to achieve - weight loss, the development of our business, the acquisition of a new car. “One thing” takes a opposite approach. You learn how to cut through noise, get better results in less time with less stress… by focusing on just one thing: the most important thing.

21. Tools of the Titans - Tactics, Routines, and Billionaires, Emblems, and Habits of World-Class Artists by Timothy Ferris

In this book, Tim Ferris took more than 200 podcast episodes with people like Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger - and boiled them down to the most important insights and some simple tools you can use to become the best version of yourself.

22. The 4-Hour Workweek - Survive 9–9, Stay Anywhere, and Join Timothy Ferris's New Wealthy

The last book on the list and another book by Tim Ferris and a modern classic. This book is for you if you want to live life on your own terms (ie, more time between your hands), and this book shows you how to do it.

Honestly, all these books can change your life. So here is my recommendation to you:

Do not argue with yourself whether to buy a book or not. Whatever it is, buy the book. If you only get a new idea or new information from the book, it could possibly change your life and business. At that point, it is already worth a lot more than the few dollars you have invested.

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