Successful entrepreneurs keep their minds nourished from wisdom from other entrepreneurs. You will not find any entrepreneur with no library. As days pass, the workload increases, reducing the available time to visit the library. You need to have an audio gallery for the best audiobooks for entrepreneurs. The audiobooks come in handy when you have limited time by yourself.
After doing thorough research on the entrepreneurship audiobooks available on the market, I found the following 20 audiobooks useful for every day’s entrepreneurial journey. The books will change your perspective of business, improve your attitude, and mold your habits.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
You probably have learned about the rules and principles of running a business. However, Stephen observed some similar habits of successful people, which proved to be effective. The habits contravene the agreed policies and pop psychology of marketing. You will get a different perspective of human dignity, fairness, integrity, and honesty that will push your business to the next level.
Finish What You Started by Peter Hollins
Most startup fails when the entrepreneur lacks the willpower to push through what he or she started. Startups take time to peak. You require discipline and focus to see all plans going through. The book will train your mind on how to remain focused, avoid procrastination, and have strong willpower to see your plans succeed. Your mind will get ready for success.
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
Success can easily bring ego, but wait, how many successful people do you know who still hold on to ego? None, right? Ryan Holiday understands that too. He has witnessed great investors crumbling due to ego. Historical; facts support this claim. The ego will stop you from reaching the peak. This book, Ego is the Enemy, will be a constant reminder to drop that ego. Great businesses require humility and integrity. You will learn a lot from the people who have failed due to ego and have few tips on how to contain your ego when success comes your way.
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
I think you will agree with me; you will never grow rich by working 9-5. The lifestyle is so restrictive. Successful people device strategies on how to work for fewer hours and live the life they want. The 4-Hour Workweek will give you the secrets successful people use to live their dream lives.
Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff
If you do not possess the skills to persuade people, you will inevitably fail in business. In this book, you will learn how to pitch to win those deals, get the funds to start and expand your business, and even get new business partners. Oren Klaff shares his journey to success and how pitching helped him rise to unimaginable heights.
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Eric Ries understands that you cannot succeed with outdated strategies. The lean startup will enlighten you on the importance of being creative and innovative. The business world is very dynamic; hence, it is important to be up to date with business trends. You will achieve radical success if you create, test, and exercise new trends.
In this book, you will learn how to identify the ideal customers for your ideas, how to plan and execute the ideas, market your product, and be in control of the market. If you are starting up, this should be your go-to book to learn new and practical startup tips.
The willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal
This is one of the most scientific books about business. It has a lot of proven facts that have scientific evidence backing.
It is a short audiobook that is so detailed. You can listen to it in one day, but the information in it is so vast, it needs a considerable amount of time to digest.
The book will help you develop and strengthen your willpower towards success.
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
Jocko Willink will tell you uncomfortable truths through his book ‘Extreme Ownership.’ You are responsible for your success or failure. The book will change your perspective on fate. Fate does not shape your destiny. You define your future by the actions you take or fail to take.
This book will help you change your mindset and start working towards your success. It will instill you with practical leadership skills that translate to business success.
The power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Some habits will propel you to prosperity. If you learn to practice them, you have slim chances of failure. The willpower within you is not sufficient if you lac positive habits do not accompany it. The tips given in this book will help you develop new habits necessary for success.
The Power of Body Language by Tonya Reiman
The first impression is important in all aspects of life. It is normal to be nervous when you are meeting new business partners. You can get a tip or two on how to calm your nerves during first meetings if you are the nervous types.
Learning how to read body language will help you evade scammers- they are on the rise in the modern business world. Developing the skills to read body language will help you strike the safe business deals. This book will teach you just that.
Hyperfocus by Chris Baily
Do you want to learn the business hacks that will make every small input productive? Then this is the book for you.
You will learn the difference between being productive and being busy. It is an excellent book for startup entrepreneurs.
Indestructible by Nir Eyal
Various distractions lead to procrastination. The distractions will always be there. This book will teach you how to respond to different kinds of distractions and avoid procrastination.
If you find yourself slowing down due to distractions, this book will help you get back on track.
Deep Work by Cal Newport
In this book, you will learn how to remain focused under extreme pressure. You will need skills when work pressures you. You should never compromise on the quality of products and services you offer even when there is limited time to deliver. This book will equip you with all the skills you need.
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel, through his book ‘Zero to One’ will teach you how to create market disruptions and innovations. Knowing how to take an alternative approach to business will guarantee success. Thiel teaches you how to focus on a few ventures as opposed to many investors who invest in a variety of businesses. Having just one startup and concentrate on it will ensure you exhaust all possible strategies to ensure success. Different ventures will give you divided attention.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Napoleon hill will show you the power of mindset. If you set your mind at something, you will achieve it.
Many entrepreneurs attribute their success to the wisdom they got from this book. Listing this book as one of the best audiobooks for entrepreneurs will be a constant reminder that the bigger you think, the more you will achieve.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
This is the most popular financial book in the market. It will teach you about the different lifestyles rich and poor people live in.
There are some nitty-gritty traits that people overlook that determine your success or failure. This book will change how you view each of these things. When you put everything said in it to practice, success will be easy and automatic.
The $100 Startup by Chriss Guillebeau
Chriss Guillebeau will give you examples of successful enterprises that were started by less than $100. He went ahead and detailed the tips to follow to ensure that your startup succeeds.
The book will encourage you to turn your passion into a profitable investment. You will earn how to turn your side hustle into a full-time business.
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
When you are starting a business, your vision is to see it grow, maybe to be an international brand. To attain such kind of success, you will need great negotiation skills. Chris Voss will take you through the negotiation skills you need to win those big deals. Of course, your life depends on it; if you fail in the negotiation, you will fail in business.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries and Jack Trout
This book will help you navigate the international markets. You will need these marketing strategies to compete with international business giants and earn a place in the global market.
Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone
Sell any business idea you have in mind to generate income. Yes, you need to sell your idea to customers and business partners. No one will buy your services if you lack the basic skills of selling the idea to them. Grant Cardone emphasizes the need to sell your idea, your brand, or your business as it is the basis of any kind of business.
Best Audiobooks for Entrepreneurs Conclusion
There are thousands of audiobooks an entrepreneur can listen to. However, we have simplified your search by giving you the best audiobooks for the entrepreneur on the go. The above books will lay a firm foundation for your business, and they will guarantee your success.