- Bill Gates reads about 50 books per year, which breaks down to 1 per week.<\/li>
- Mark Cuban reads more than 3 hours every day.<\/li>
- Elon Musk is an avid reader, and when asked how he learned to build rockets, he said: “I read books.”<\/li>
- Mark Zuckerberg read a book every two weeks throughout 2015.<\/li>
- Oprah Winfrey selects one of her favorite books every month for her Book Club members to read and discuss. <\/li><\/ul><\/font>\n\n\n\n
We all get the same 24 hours in a day, but these successful people do something different than the average household. THEY READ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are here to bridge the gap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the Snapreads app, you get the key insights from the best nonfiction books in minutes, not hours or days. Our experts transform these books into quick, memorable, easy-to-understand insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a glimpse of what Snapreads can help you learn, here\u2019s a look at 9 books that will change your life forever:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Good to Great by Jim Collins<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cGreatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.\u201d<\/p>\nGood to great, Jim Collins<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What makes companies like Nike, Mcdonalds, and
Coca Cola<\/g> different from other companies? <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019t
.<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll find that \u201cgreat” companies don’t only outperform \u201cgood\u201d companies monetarily, but they outperform with hiring the right people, a better vision, and a meaningful purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Jim Collins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23f1 10 min reading time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n2. Start With Why by Simon Sinek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPeople don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe\u201d<\/p>\nStart With Why, Simon Sinek<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Simon Sinek, a popular motivational speaker, researches an important question in the business of \u201cWhy\u201c some leaders are more influential and successful than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The book goes on to highlight that now more than ever people care about \u2018why\u2018 we do things rather than \u2018what.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This title provides a great starting point if you are looking to build a long-term vision for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Simon Sinek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23f1 10 min reading time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n3. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe Golden Rule of Habit Change: You can’t extinguish a bad habit, you can only change it.\u201d<\/p>\nThe Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
In \u201cThe Power of Habit,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cue encourages you to perform the habit. The routine is the actions you automatically engage in. Lastly, you\u2019ll get a reward for finishing the routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Charles Duhigg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23f1 10 min reading time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n4. Mindset by Carol Dweck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cBecoming is better than being\u201d<\/p>\nMindset, Carol Dweck<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Some believe their success is based on innate ability; these are said to have a \u201cfixed\u201d theory of intelligence (fixed mindset).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others, who believe their success is based on hard work, learning, training, and doggedness are said to have a \u201cgrowth\u201d or an \u201cincremental\u201d theory of intelligence (growth mindset). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carol Dweck\u2019s book \u201cMindset\u201d will show how to embrace the growth mindset and continue to grow in every phase of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Carol Dweck<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23f1 10 min reading time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n5. Essentialism by Greg McKeown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cRemember that if you don\u2019t prioritize your life someone else will.\u201d<\/p>\nEssentialism, Greg McKeown<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By pursuing what truly matters we are taught how to prioritize on tasks that contribute the highest returns for our purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Greg McKeown<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23f1 10 min reading time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfa7 Audio available<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n6. Drive by Daniel H. Pink<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cGreatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one’s sights and pushing toward the horizon.\u201d <\/p>\nDrive, Daniel H. Pink<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As indicated in the book jacket cover itself, this title seeks to unravel the surprising truth behind what motivates us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As humans, we are bound by rational thoughts, deadlines and a strong desire to be in control of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Daniel H. Pink<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n7. Getting Things Done by David Allen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cIf you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.\u201d<\/p>\nGetting Things Done, David Allen<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Nearly a decade after its initial release, this book is still highly sought after for improving productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A cult classic, David Allen introduces the reader to a whole new approach to managing personal and professional tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by David Allen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u23f1 10 min reading time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n8. Give and Take by Adam Grant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As Samuel Johnson purportedly wrote, \u201cThe true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.\u201d<\/p>\nGive and Take, Adam Grant<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Adam Grant highlights the importance of human networks and how it is increasingly important to develop good relationships with the people we work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the concepts of \u2018takers,
matchers<\/g>, and givers,\u2019 Grant shows us that the breed of people called \u2018Givers\u2018 achieves the most extraordinary and lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lasting result come from contributing without expecting anything in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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by Adam Grant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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