Preface: How did I find the time to read?

These books are especially useful for those interested in entrepreneurship, but anyone can benefit from reading them.

1. The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
   How to prepare for improbable (usually negative) events.

2. Unlearn by Barry O'Reilly
   To achieve extraordinary results, forget past successes. Related: On Unlearn

3. ReWork by David Heinemeier Hansson & Jason Fried
   Rethink your assumptions about business.

4. Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson & Jason Fried
   Why you don’t need a physical office anymore (written years before the COVID pandemic).

5. Never Get a "Real" Job by Scott Gerber
   How to ditch your boss, start your own business, and avoid bankruptcy.

6. The Worst Business Model in the World by Danny Schuman
   A new type of guide for a new type of entrepreneur.

7. The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth by Chris Brogan
   An entrepreneurial guide for the misfits, rebels, and strong personalities.

8. EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey
   Practical business wisdom from 20 years of frontline experience.

9. Predictable Success by Les McKeown
   How to bring your business to a growth line and keep it there.

10. How to Have a Happy Hustle by Bec Evans
    A practical guide to implementing your ideas.

11. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
    One year of research and exploration of happiness in everyday life.

12. 10 Days to Faster Reading by Abby Marks-Beale
    How to read books, magazines, and newspapers faster while remembering what you read. If you don’t have time for the book, this speed-reading guide by Mark Manson will help.

13. 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam
    Time management: You have more time than you think. Related: I’m Not Busy, I’m Just Rude

14. Hooked by Nir Eyal
    How to create addictive products.

15. Atomic Habits by James Clear
    A simple, proven method to build good habits and break bad ones. Highly recommended.

16. Contagious by Jonah Berger
    Why do some ideas “catch on”?

17. Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder & Yves Pigneur
    A guide for innovative entrepreneurs.

18. The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank
    A solid strategy for product success.

19. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
    How modern entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create successful businesses.

20. The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick
    How to validate your idea’s success when everyone lies to you.

21. The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital by Andrew Romans
    Secrets from successful startup leaders.