The Ultimate Must Reads for a Bookworm

In need of new book recommendations? 

We at Tech Square ATL Social Club have you covered. Check out our top 12 book recommendations and take a deep drive into entrepreneurship, maps, creativity, and control. 

 
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Psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania proves that to succeed you need more than talent –it is necessary to have passion, persistence, and grit to accomplish your long term goals. Without it, your small business wouldn’t survive, believes Duckworth. 


The Other Side of Happiness - Brock Bastian 

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Psychologist Brock Bastain proposes a new way of viewing personal failure and inevitable setbacks. Bastain believes there is a substantial amount of value and knowledge we can derive from difficult experiences. 


Lost and Founder: A painfully honest field guide to the startup world - Rand Fishkin

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Fishkin’s biggest advice is to drive your growth from your existing customer first, before looking for new work. It also includes warnings of the challenges of venture capital financing and how certain growth strategies can do more harm than good. 


Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World - Tim Marshall

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How natural landscapes, like mountains, oceans, and rivers, have shaped historic events, wars, and politics of countries all over the world.


From Idea to Reality - Jean Paul Paulynice

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From how to have a concrete plan of action for launch to growing your business, Paulynice believes all you will need is the willingness to learn. Get ready to become more self-aware and strategic. 


What It Takes: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds - Raegen Maya-Jones

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The approach taken by Raegen Maya-Jones isn't one like Harvard Business School. Maya-Jones showcases how grit and guts can help beat the status quo. 


The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It For Life - Twyla Tharp

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Tharp believes making a habit of something can make it a part of your life.  Approached in a creative way, this book showcases how it is the product of preparation and effort, and can be reached by anyone. 


Starting a Business Quickstart Guide - Ken Colwell

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Perfect basic workbook into entrepreneurship. Great motivational inspiration that will help through the first few months of your business. 


The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham

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Learn more about Benjamin Graham’s philosophy of “value investing” that is used to shield investors from error and teaches how to develop long-term strategies. 


The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck - Mark Manson. 

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It’s counterintuitive and awesome. Solid perspective on controlling what you can control and not letting the rest bother you. 


Daring & Disruptive: Unleashing the Entrepreneur - Lisa Messenger

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A mix of personal stories and important business lessons Lisa Messenger has learned throughout her journey while creating her magazine, Collective Hub. 


Shoe Dog - Phil Knight

It's about the creator of Nike and what all it took to be an entrepreneur and start a multi-billion dollar business. 


DID YOU KNOW?

In 2019, publishers in the U.S. had a revenue of almost $26 billion. $22.6 billion with print books and $2.04 billion in ebooks, according to the Association of American Publishers.

 
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Do you prefer reading an ebook or print? What about an audiobook? Let us know in the comments below. 



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