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The 5 best entrepreneurship books of all time

Trump: The Art of the Deal

by Donald J. Trump with Tony Schwartz

Trump: The Art of the Deal, by Donald J. Trump with Tony Schwartz, tells the story of how Donald Trump built his empire. And along the way, it asks a sharper question. What really makes deals succeed or fail?

The Millionaire Fastlane

by MJ DeMarco

This is The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco. It's a book that flat out rejects the slow grind to retirement and offers a faster path to real wealth, built through entrepreneurship.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is a book about how the wealthy think differently about money, and how anyone, no matter where they start, can learn to play by their rules.

The 4-Hour Workweek

by Tim Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is about escaping the all-or-nothing career trap and designing a flexible life with real freedom right now, not decades from now.

Think and Grow Rich

by Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a practical guide to turning focused thought, clear desire, and careful planning into real, lasting wealth.

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Zero to One

Peter Thiel

Zero to One by Peter Thiel is about building genuinely new things instead of copying what already exists. It's a guide to creating businesses that actually last.

The E-Myth Revisited

Michael E. Gerber

"The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber explains why most small businesses fail, and it offers a proven system to build one that actually works.

The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett

In "The Diary of a CEO," Steven Bartlett distills hundreds of interviews with world-class performers into a set of universal laws for personal and professional greatness.

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

Gary Keller

"The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller is a step-by-step guide to building lasting wealth through real estate investing.

Shoe Dog: The Story of Nike

Phil Knight

"Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight is the raw, honest memoir of how Nike went from one man's crazy idea to a global empire worth billions.

Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

Ray Kroc

Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc is the story of a stubborn salesman who scaled one brilliant restaurant system into McDonald’s—and the hard lessons you can use.

Influence

Robert Cialdini

"Influence" by Robert Cialdini reveals the seven powerful principles of persuasion that shape nearly every "yes" we give, often without us realizing it.

Sam Walton: Made in America

Sam Walton

Sam Walton’s Made in America explains how he grew Wal-Mart from one small-town experiment into a national powerhouse, using simple, repeatable habits that anyone can practice.

Little Black Stretchy Pants

Chip Wilson

Little Black Stretchy Pants by Chip Wilson—founder of lululemon athletica—explains how obsessive product design and intentional culture powered growth, and how corporate governance missteps later tripped the company.

Traffic Secrets

Russell Brunson

Traffic Secrets, by Russell Brunson, shows how to attract the right visitors consistently by combining timeless persuasion with practical, up-to-date platform strategies.