Did you know…
- Bill Gates reads about 50 books per year, which breaks down to 1 per week.
- Mark Cuban reads more than 3 hours every day.
- Elon Musk is an avid reader, and when asked how he learned to build rockets, he said: “I read books.”
- Mark Zuckerberg read a book every two weeks throughout 2015.
- Oprah Winfrey selects one of her favorite books every month for her Book Club members to read and discuss.
We all get the same 24 hours in a day, but these successful people do something different than the average household. THEY READ!
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For a glimpse of what Snapreads can help you learn, here’s a look at 9 books that will change your life forever:
1. Good to Great by Jim Collins
“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.”
Good to great, Jim Collins
What makes companies like Nike, Mcdonalds, and
Over the past 15 years, Collins has investigated the performance of the great companies to arrive at his conclusion of why these type of companies succeed and others don’t
You’ll find that “great” companies don’t only outperform “good” companies monetarily, but they outperform with hiring the right people, a better vision, and a meaningful purpose.
Good to Great
by Jim Collins
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
2. Start With Why by Simon Sinek
“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe”
Start With Why, Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek, a popular motivational speaker, researches an important question in the business of “Why“ some leaders are more influential and successful than others.
The book goes on to highlight that now more than ever people care about ‘why‘ we do things rather than ‘what.’
This title provides a great starting point if you are looking to build a long-term vision for your business.
Start With Why
by Simon Sinek
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
3. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
“The Golden Rule of Habit Change: You can’t extinguish a bad habit, you can only change it.”
The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg
In “The Power of Habit,” Charles Duhigg describes an array of experiments operated by researchers at MIT on the science of habit development. Any habit generally starts in 3 steps process: Cue, Routine, and Reward.
The cue encourages you to perform the habit. The routine is the actions you automatically engage in. Lastly, you’ll get a reward for finishing the routine.
The Power of Habit goes in depth on why habits occur, how to get rid of the bad habits, and how to create good ones.
The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
4. Mindset by Carol Dweck
“Becoming is better than being”
Mindset, Carol Dweck
Some believe their success is based on innate ability; these are said to have a “fixed” theory of intelligence (fixed mindset).
Others, who believe their success is based on hard work, learning, training, and doggedness are said to have a “growth” or an “incremental” theory of intelligence (growth mindset).
Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset” will show how to embrace the growth mindset and continue to grow in every phase of your life.
Mindset
by Carol Dweck
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
5. Essentialism by Greg McKeown
“Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life someone else will.”
Essentialism, Greg McKeown
One of the few books offering a fresh perspective on time management, this title provides you with practical insights on how to get more done in less time by focusing on what matters most.
By pursuing what truly matters we are taught how to prioritize on tasks that contribute the highest returns for our purpose.
Essentialism
by Greg McKeown
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
6. Drive by Daniel H. Pink
“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one’s sights and pushing toward the horizon.”
Drive, Daniel H. Pink
As indicated in the book jacket cover itself, this title seeks to unravel the surprising truth behind what motivates us.
As humans, we are bound by rational thoughts, deadlines and a strong desire to be in control of our lives.
Daniel insists that most goals fail when they ignore a fundamental inner need or motivation for the soul. The book provides ways to tap into our internal motivation and achieve higher performance levels.
Drive
by Daniel H. Pink
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
7. Getting Things Done by David Allen
“If you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.”
Getting Things Done, David Allen
Nearly a decade after its initial release, this book is still highly sought after for improving productivity.
A cult classic, David Allen introduces the reader to a whole new approach to managing personal and professional tasks.
The book provides useful tips and helps the reader set up a system in which he/she can effectively delegate when needed or deal personally with tasks efficiently.
Getting Things Done
by David Allen
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
8. Give and Take by Adam Grant
As Samuel Johnson purportedly wrote, “The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.”
Give and Take, Adam Grant
Adam Grant highlights the importance of human networks and how it is increasingly important to develop good relationships with the people we work with.
Using the concepts of ‘takers,
Lasting result come from contributing without expecting anything in return.
Give and Take
by Adam Grant
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
9. The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
“Where you are is a result of who you were, but where you end up depends entirely on who you choose to be from this moment forward.”
The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod
What if you could wake up tomorrow and any—or EVERY—area of your life was beginning to transform? What would you change?
The Miracle Morning is already transforming the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world by showing them how to wake up each day with more energy, motivation, and focus to take your life to the next level.
Are you ready? The next chapter of YOUR life—the most extraordinary life you’ve ever imagined—is about to begin. It’s time to WAKE UP to your full potential.
The Miracle Morning
by Hal Elrod
⏱ 10 min reading time
🎧 Audio available
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